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(e) The following constitutes evidence that a person has a psychiatric disorder or condition described by Subsection (d)(1):
(1) involuntary psychiatric hospitalization;
(2) psychiatric hospitalization;
(3) inpatient or residential substance abuse treatment in the preceding five-year period;
(4) diagnosis in the preceding five-year period by a licensed physician that the person is dependent on alcohol, a controlled substance, or a similar substance; or
(5) diagnosis at any time by a licensed physician that the person suffers or has suffered from a psychiatric disorder or condition consisting of or relating to:
(A) schizophrenia or delusional disorder;
(B) bipolar disorder;
(C) chronic dementia, whether caused by illness, brain defect, or brain injury;
(D) dissociative identity disorder;
(E) intermittent explosive disorder; or
(F) antisocial personality disorder.

couzin wrote: ↑Sat Dec 01, 2018 7:38 pm I think (think because it has been a while since I have read the entire rule) that the license disqualification is if there is a "chemical dependency" (illegal drugs or substances) rather than a legally prescribed compound such as an anxiety medication. As long as one has not been committed for serious mental issues or taking medications that impair judgement, I would think there is any reason to disqualify anyone. Maybe someone else on here has the definitive answer.

GC §411.171. DEFINITIONS.
In this subchapter:
(1) “Approved online course provider” means a person who is certified by the department to offer in an online format the classroom instruction part of the handgun proficiency course and to administer the associated written exam.
(2) “Chemically dependent person” means a person who frequently or repeatedly becomes intoxicated by excessive indulgence in alcohol or uses controlled substances or dangerous drugs so as to acquire a fixed habit and an involuntary tendency to become intoxicated or use those substances as often as the opportunity is presented.

ELB wrote: ↑Sat Dec 01, 2018 7:50 pm I don’t know how this would affect your LTC and I am not a doctor so I’m not gonna give you medical advice, but:

I have seen the pluses and minuses of a family member taking benzodiazepine for anxiety, and I advise you to really go over your problems and your treatment pros and especially cons in detail with your doctor - and maybe more than one doc - before you start on any of them.

Having seen one case very close up, I would do anything in my power to find another way of dealing with job stress and anxiety before I would start taking any benzodiazepines (or any other drug) based treatment. Meditation, prayer, therapy, change jobs, whatever I could manage.

mupepe wrote: ↑Sat Dec 01, 2018 4:38 pm I currently have a valid CHL for another 3 years before renewal.

My job is getting stressful. The anxiety is keeping me from sleeping and really starting to get to me.

My doctor suggested Xanax. I told him no for now because I don’t know if that would disqualify me being prescribed Xanax. It’s not depression or anything. Simply anxiety. Come renewal time will I be get denied if I go on it?

rotor wrote: ↑Sat Dec 01, 2018 10:49 pm

mupepe wrote: ↑Sat Dec 01, 2018 4:38 pm I currently have a valid CHL for another 3 years before renewal.

My job is getting stressful. The anxiety is keeping me from sleeping and really starting to get to me.

My doctor suggested Xanax. I told him no for now because I don’t know if that would disqualify me being prescribed Xanax. It’s not depression or anything. Simply anxiety. Come renewal time will I be get denied if I go on it?

Time for a new doctor. Xanax is a very BAD drug. I know of no anti-anxiety drugs that are not addicting. Change jobs. These drugs will ruin your life.