Emily wrote:
In any case, it's NOT depression, which is why I'm so worried about
him saying it is. It seems like a case of "patient is tired all the
time and I don't know what else could cause it, but I need a
diagnosis, so let's pick the one that can't be proven or disproven."

There is a good chance you are needlessly worrying. If you click on the
"FAA Reporting Requirements" item in the following site,
http://www.aviationmedicine.com/arti...e&articleID=32
it states "visits to mental health professionals were reportable ONLY if it
was due to alcohol/substance abuse OR resulted in a personal psychiatric
diagnosis." Is your doctor prescribing medication for your alleged
"depression"? Is he a psychiatrist or a pschologist? If not, I don't see it
as being a proper diagnosis but rather a brush-off by a less than competent
doctor. But if you are a member of AOPA I believe the standard advise given
on these forums is to contact them for more accurate answers.