Is this burn out as a single parent?

[HelloSunshine100]

I’m a single parent to a 8 year old who is also autistic and likely adhd. No contact at all with other parent and that has been his choice and he has not initiated or made any attempts to have contact.
up until now things have been okay but I’m really starting to struggle and feel overwhelmed. Just life and all of life admin and stuff that needs to be done is overwhelming. I work part time and have a stressful job and feel like I’m barely coping. There is always so much to do and I feel exhausted and I’m really feeling the term ‘single’ parent as I am completely solo. Also the mental load of running a home, earning money making sure I’m organised so my child has everything they need. Parenting is hard and I feel my mental health is not good. I need a break. I don’t message friends back and know it’s rude but I just don’t have the mental energy to engage in chat
is being burnt out as a single parent such a thing?

I totally get why you’re feeling like this but I would suggest asking in the SN Parents section. You’ll probably find a few MNers in there having to deal with DC with a diagnosis of AuDHD when they’re single themselves

Hi, I've just come across your post. My son is 9 and is awaiting and ADHD assessment. His dad sees him for 8 hours a month, the rest of the time he is with me. I work full time and live alone with just myself and my boy. I can totally relate to how you feel.

I know many people will tell you to make time for you, once your son is in bed of an evening. If he's anything like mine, he's in my bed most nights! I totally get the lonley, suffocating feeling of overwhelm!

I journal a lot, to get the noise out of my mind. I also 'romanticise' the little things in my life, to bring me some small joy. For example, I like to buy myself a nice cup to have a nice drink out of, use a nice bathbomb and hair and skin masks, buy myself some flowers. I love reading but often find my mind is too loud after a long day.

We really have to make the effort to provide ourselves with self care, even when we can't be bothered. Make it part of our routine. It also sets the example that we need to be cared for too! Hang in there. Big hug x