Ooh, there are a lot of pretty hearts, and magnificent roars in this thread.

That's you in a nutshell, Fuzzy!

It's a tough one, having to ask the UK system for help. Big hugs to you for trying.

I'd agree that moving on and trying another GP, and another, and another (and then another practice, and so on), might be the least stressful option.

Maybe make a list of their names, and work through them, ticking them off one by one. And don't expect anything much. Maybe number six or seven will be not too bad!

(It's easy to say, but hard to do!)

If you're wanting to return their rudeness, maybe just reflect back whatever they have said or done. Like holding up a mirror. It's an assertiveness technique I use a lot.

"Please don't raise your voice."

"I feel as though you're not taking this seriously."

"I really need you to..." (and ask for a specific thing). I used this when I was dying with toothache, and a dentist tried to fob me off. OK, I did cry a bit, too (not intentionally). It's best accompanied by an air of looking like you are going to sit here for as long as it takes. Maybe rest back in your seat.

Ooh, and folding your arms is always a good way of returning rudeness!

Sorry you even have to think about these things!