Thanks so much. I do try to let her out on the balcony to watch the birds and to go out for a couple hours a day (even just to walk) to make sure she has quality time to herself. She has plenty of toys that smell like me and unfortunately I can't get another cat at this very point in time. She is sleeping on the bed atm so I have closed the door and will check on her later.

I am hoping this is just a phase *fingers crossed*

I didn't post that I was ill btw - mainly because its taken me all this time to recover enough to sit for more than 10 minutes

Thanks for your concern