talking to the GP could be exactly what you need - they sound good with kids & approachable. it's always good to get an unbiased opinion from someone not so emotionally involved. now you've made the appt, you can try (i know, not easy!) to put it out of your mind a bit because you've taken the first step.

i'm glad you got some time to yourself last night, you very rarely seem to get that much needed time to recharge your batteries