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My suggestion is to put on a coat of patience and understand you are probably facing a long delay and big expense (depending on your health insurance coverage). The last thing you want to do in appear impatient about getting your chl. That would throw up all kinds of red flags. Submit kindly to whatever hoops they want you to jump through and do it with a smile. If a new Doc wants to see you over 6 months, agree to it and be open and honest. Don't get down in the dumps. It will all be worth it in the end.

I am truly sorry you are facing this. You are strong enough to overcome it though.

After that, my treatment ended, and my doctors and I agreed I was completely over my depression. That was 13 years ago, and I hardly remember most of the details now. I self-reported it because the application asks for any and all hospital stays, even voluntary ones.

Is there any reason you can't go back to the treating physician that cared for you 13 years ago? They will have your records stored and would be the best person to fill out the form. That's probably the least expensive route and least intrusive. A new physician would likely be afraid to just "sign off" on anything and would require lenghty sessions to be sure you are not still carrying murderous wishes.

Just my 2c.