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Hello, my name is Mare, I am just checking in after being away from the computer for a long time...found this when I logged in.   My first thought is to wish you well, and better days ahead...sometimes it takes a very long time to come to the conclusion of what happens to us, and then, we understand better, with more clarity. I would say that to remedy the situation you have right now, you must go to the people involved, have a quick to the point talk, and tell them exactly what you say here about your daily life.   If it were my situation I would have done the same thing to help out initially, yet, we are all taxed these days. Tired. Tired from people who need, even. It is for you to decide if you are being taken advantage of. It is just very clear to me that I would go to them all and tell them you are now overwhelmed ~ and must take the pressure onto themselves and deal.   It is good to guard yourself more ~ in light of the fact of your own life being extremely hard....you come across as a helpful person.   To say "no"  or "no more" really is ok, to say no is to free yourself to concentrate on your self in staying healthy, physically AND emotionally ~ in order to care for your son. This call in life, is very tough, I feel for you, empathize.   Please know that there are people out there who understand. So, step back, go with what is your priority ~ YOU. If you are not feeling rested and peaceful, you are not able to take on any more, and must speak up. Really, maybe talking to them ~with hope ,you will find they will be agreeable.  *If they are not, then do you really need people in your life like this?   Make getting sleep your number one focus. It allows you to deal with the day better. As far as your prescribed med, go to your provider and speak to her/him....meds take a long time to kick in, but they do not change life around you. It is always recommended to get some measure of therapy to learn new ways to look at things, new perspectives.   You have to make the changes, and if you are not able to right now, then that is ok as well! Clear your plate, you'll be glad you did, it is good to to that. I wish I could offer you three wishes :)   Now I mean it when I say... Take care, Mare