Yup my 17 month old still does this
my baby is 6 months and she’s started doing this too, it’s so hard. It’s got to the point where I take her with me when I have to do things because she’ll do that’s same and cry till she’s out of breath
Every. Single. Time.
Like others have said I read about this in the 6 month leap.
This sounds like a development leap, they realise you can leave them. They'll be another one when they realise you can leave and not come back! It's so tough, it should pass with time. Can completely empathise though, it's heartbreaking. Sending support rather than help x