After a joyful trip to Croatia for his 30th birthday, Troy Merritt descended into severe depression, characterized by overwhelming sadness and isolation. He sought therapy but refrained from accepting medication, fearing a diagnosis could endanger his job as a pilot. Merritt found temporary relief while flying, where focusing on work distracted him from his emotional turmoil. However, upon arriving at different hotel rooms, feelings of loneliness and despair flooded back, highlighting the ongoing struggle between his professional responsibilities and profound personal challenges.
Troy Merritt found himself in a deep depression following his 30th birthday trip, battling feelings of despair and isolation even as he continued flying.
Despite a pushing husband encouraging outdoor activities, Merritt struggled with severe depression, often feeling as if he were in a state of coma, unable to engage.
Merritt felt better while flying, immersed in his duties, but were haunted by loneliness upon reaching destination cities and settling into hotel rooms.
The therapist suggested medication, but Merritt was resistant to this, fearing a mental illness diagnosis would jeopardize his career as a pilot.
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