Amanda, your feelings are completely normal, I am a Dr Jeckyl & Mr Hyde when I have had no or little sleep to this day, I dont get a straight nights sleep.
Have you considered co-sleeping for a while or putting the cot in your room with the side down? Then you can pat him from your bed or he can settle with you. Seperation anxiety is difficult and peaks at 18 months, but starts well before then too. They dont understand that you are in the next room - you could be in China for all they know.
It is a difficult time, I hope you can steal some sleep somewhere during the day or get some help at night. It is so tough but always remember that it will pass.
Some good books if you can try and read, it helps! Sleeping Like a Baby (Pinky McKay - goes up to 2 years of age I think but toddlers too) and The Science of Parenting (Margot Sunderland). The Wonder Weeks is great, but its hard to get and I think only goes up to the 13 month stage.
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