That's very kind of you Bex, thanks.

It hasn't helped that I'm supposed to be resting my adrenals and I've spent the last hour frantically sifting through online costume shops, trying to get a hobbit costume for my daughter to wear to school on World Book Day, which is two days away. I've also had to buy her a Victorian costume for their Victorian field trip in a few weeks' time. I don't think the school realises the pressure it puts parents under when it says "dress your kids up." I have absolutely nothing at home that would work for her to wear and I don't sew.

The irritability, adrenal fatigue, constant stimulation etc are probably why I've found myself embroiled yet again on a certain forum. I was doing well with simply reading patiently before.

I'll keep things updated here, fingers crossed that all will be OK. it helps to talk to others who have been through this experience. I tend to over-analyse things, which can tie me in knots when I'm dealing with symptoms.