I can relate to the "therapeutic warmth of a dead fish' part - lol
I wish I could handle it a lot easier to just walk into the appointment, discuss what I need to say, and walk out with my script. I need to understand and accept that this is their role.
I think I may also arrive at the appointment, knowing beforehand what I think I should be prescribed, and getting upset when the doctor says otherwise. Now that really is a stupid outlook to have.