Doctor won't give me diazepam ..aibu?

[lucyhar]

I've been getting diazepam off my doctor for around 4 years now for when I have to travel by plane.
I normally get 7 tablets a year.
My doctor has retired now and I'm travelling to Australia in may to see my aunt and uncle.
I've just got out of the doctors (new doc) and he refused any.
Now I understand people get addictive but I get 7 tablets a year!
I have a massive fear of flying,I've tried CBT,hypnotherapy,kalms,I did a fear of flying course and nothing.
Before I was prescribed diazepam I didn't go on holiday for 7 years.
They gave me my life back (without being dramatic)
Aibu to speak to the practice manager?

It’s more than two years later @froggy1811. I’m sure she’s over it by now.

@SausageLady

It’s more than two years later *@froggy1811*. I’m sure she’s over it by now.

I know. Completely random to resurrect this🙄

Found on a UK site: As per prescribing guidelines benzodiazepines (a group of drugs which includes Diazepam) are not allowed in treating phobia. Hence we are not allowed to prescribe them for phobia, which includes fear of flying. Our decision has also been based on the following: Diazepam is a sedative, which means it makes you sleepy and more relaxed.
Fear of Flying and Diazepam | East Shore Partnership

Argh why can't people read the zombie thread alert?? It's happening so much lately! I reckon if you resurrect a zombie thread you ought to be banned simply for your inability to read simple instructions.

I know it's a zombie but

So, it has been proven over and over again that mental health problems are chemical. To my understanding, this refers to an imbalance of chemicals in the brain? (Please feel free to correct my stupidity 'Doctors') but if this IS the case, then doesn't this essentially mean that a panic disorder is actually 'physical' - seeing as how your brain is part of your body? And yet, those of you who are 'qualified' to comment have called the OP out on her desire to receive medical intervention for an affliction that she suffers from due to the imbalance of chemicals in her brain?

Most psychologists are very much aware that mental health issues are much more than chemical, hence why, for example, SSRIs only have a 65% success rate (Paul and Skolnick, 2003) and many have moved on to a biopsychosocial approach.

Resurrecting a 2 1/2 year old thread to post your uninformed nonsense and bring up cases which have nothing to do with the OP is pointless @froggy1811