Medication to help with everyday parenting

[pearfigsandoranges]

I’ve been struggling for a while… my son is on the ASD pathway and I love him dearly but it is so demanding and challenging most days.
I know that parenting in general is hard. But I am also trying to work part time and struggle getting him into school most mornings. I get sworn and at kicked when getting him dressed and then refusal to go out of the house. Won’t sleep in his own bed. He has a pda profile so most things are not straightforward.
he only seems to want me.
I also navigated a very difficult and stressful divorce a few years ago.
he doesn’t like going to dads either.
It all just feels very stressful and today I’ve sat and cried and am considering taking some medication to help.

Sorry it must be so tough on your own. Do you have any help and support? Do you get any time to relax at all?
Help and support is based on need rather than diagnosis, so hope you are accessing everything that you and your son are entitled to.
Is the dressing related to sensory needs? Has he had a sensory assessment from a specialist OT?
It can all feel overwhelming so maybe try to identify what causes you most difficulty right now and try to get strategies to support (although children with an avoidant profile don’t always respond consistently to a strategy or solution) as I’m sure you know!
You could post for more specific advice.
Absolutely no shame in asking for medication. If you don’t look after yourself, you can’t look after your son. Make that GP appointment. First brave step to admit you need help, well done.
Look on your LA’s Local Offer to see what else is available for help and support.