Yes....but you will need to insure that any trucks you drive will have an inverter so you can plug it in. Many drivers have to use a CPAP machine. Also, for your DOT physical you will need to bring 90 days usage printout.
About your anxiety and not on meds, I don't know about. Most people with anxiety are on meds and some of those are restricted. Someone will come along and answer.
Laura
A department of the federal executive branch responsible for the national highways and for railroad and airline safety. It also manages Amtrak, the national railroad system, and the Coast Guard.
State and Federal DOT Officers are responsible for commercial vehicle enforcement. "The truck police" you could call them.
CPAP is a breathing assist device which is worn over the mouth or nose. It provides nighttime relief for individuals who suffer from Sleep Apnea.
Have you been diagnosed by any doctor for this anxiety?
That's a question on the medical form.
Have you been diagnosed by any doctor for this anxiety?
That's a question on the medical form.
Yes, I have been diagnosed by the Doctor with General Anxiety Disorder.
I would be looking for a Self Cure.
I'll get bashed by some, but I feel strongly that a lot of the newer disorders, afflictions, maladies, and syndromes of the previous 30 years are created by the medical community and the pharmaceutical industry mainly.
I would be looking for a Self Cure.
I'll get bashed by some, but I feel strongly that a lot of the newer disorders, afflictions, maladies, and syndromes of the previous 30 years are created by the medical community and the pharmaceutical industry mainly.
No bashing here; I / we totally agree.
Val, Look into St. John's Wort; our nephew takes that for GAD.
~ Anne ~
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Hello everyone, my name is Val, and I am thinking about starting my truck driving career. I have a couple of questions regarding the DOT physical. Would I able to pass my physical if I have anxiety and sleep apnea. I don't take any medications for anxiety, and it is in stable condition. Also, I have mild sleep apnea , which I am using a CPAP machine.
Thank you
DOT:
Department Of Transportation
A department of the federal executive branch responsible for the national highways and for railroad and airline safety. It also manages Amtrak, the national railroad system, and the Coast Guard.
State and Federal DOT Officers are responsible for commercial vehicle enforcement. "The truck police" you could call them.
Sleep Apnea:
A physical disorder in which you have pauses in your breathing, or take shallow breaths, during sleep. These pauses can last anywhere from a few seconds to a few minutes. Normal breathing will usually resume, sometimes with a loud choking sound or snort.
In obstructive sleep apnea, your airways become blocked or collapse during sleep, causing the pauses and shallow breathing.
It is a chronic condition that will require ongoing management. It affects about 18 million people in the U.S.
CPAP:
Constant Positive Airway Pressure
CPAP is a breathing assist device which is worn over the mouth or nose. It provides nighttime relief for individuals who suffer from Sleep Apnea.