Just a reminder that this is a Gentle Sleeping forum so discussion is about gentle methods only - i.e. no cry it out or sleep schools.

Mitch, seperation anxiety is at it's peak at 18 months so no wonder you are feeling it. Lots of reassurance and nurturing is important here, and remember it will pass... it doesn't feel like it now, but it will and it gets better I promise. I have been there!

Grab a copy of the Science of Parenting which will see you through with sleep and other behaviour challenges. It's written by Dr. Margot Sunderland and it's my new bible. It will help you regain some sanity and give you some great tools to work with. Keep venting and taking if you need, but please be sure you are completely normal as is your bubba.