One would have hoped they would have been kinder to someone with problems, but perhaps you have scared them with your trashing of your cubicle (we have all been tempted!) and stream of correspondence.

Perhaps you could think of it as being set free and at least losing work-related anxiety. All the same you need to take care of business - in the UK there a charity called Citizens Advice that helps people cope with getting their rights - perhaps there is something similar in your region?