File early. The window is shorter than people think and it starts at the transaction. How long have you been on Ireland?

Small wins count. Walking to the mailbox is a data point.

It gets smaller. Not easy, smaller. That distinction kept me going.

Written confirmation email after every phone call. Cheapest insurance there is.

Print the page.

Small wins count. Walking to the mailbox is a data point. Same for me with a prior authorisation, unfortunately.

You are not imagining it and you are not being difficult. Document it and take the document in.