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I cant do this anymore, absolutely cannot cope, children are so difficult

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13MAPARTHELL · 12/11/2025 06:46

For context I have a 4 year old, diagnosed autism (pda) & a 3 year old with eczema who is on immunosuppressants. My 3 year old screams constantly he never sleeps, he wakes like a newborn & has a extremely strong parental preference to his dad in which case he does not respond to a single thing I say or do.

My 4 year old with ASD, he’s behaviours are displayed as bullying type, anti social behaviours, he hits his brother CONSTANTLY as well as myself, he is high functioning in terms of development for context I understand that its not his fault, i am just trying to explain the behaviours in a clear way.

obviously life is tough anyway, but i seriously do not have the patience, maturity to deal with them. My OH is constantly judging me and is somewhat a hipster parent who gives a look whenever I put the TV on, is anti vax, is anti certain plastics, is anti flouride and so on.

i feel like he’s constantly judging me, but I almost do not have capacity anymore, I feel if I ended my life he could live hes hippy fantasy and raise the kids how he sees fit, they have a parent who is more relaxed and he will meet someone new who can be better with them than I can.

its like mornings are hell, bedtime is hell, daytime is also hell and I dont see light at the end of the tunnel

i dont want to play with them, i quite honestly wish nothing more than i could just close my eyes and wake up with them being older, and everyone tells you to never wish it away!

every part of it just overwhelms me massively

has anyone come out the other side 😭

HopeMumsnet · 12/11/2025 07:49

Hi there,
We're sorry to hear that you are having such a hard time at the moment and pleased that you are already receiving helpful and constructive advice. We have moved your post to the board for parents of kids with SN but could change that to Relationships if that hits the spot better?
Just with reference to your thread title, however, we should drop off this information for you. Of course you may not need it but you will have it here if you change your mind.
First of all, here's a link to our Mental Health resources. There are many organisations listed which can provide you with some support. If you're feeling very low, you can contact the Samaritans, any time, by emailing [email protected] or by calling 116 123.
You can also get help from a text service called Shout 85258. Its trained volunteers are available all hours of the day and night to listen and support you to get to a calmer and safe place. It's a free, confidential, anonymous service for anyone in the UK and it won’t appear on your phone bill.
And finally, here's a link to Mind's pages on Tips for everyday living and How to improve your mental wellbeing.
It does sound like you have a lot on your plate, and we wish you all the very best in breaking them down with the help of your wise fellow MNers, and chewing them off bit by bit. A little co-working spot sounds ideal for a start. I know some friends who get together to do this, so they still use their homes but at least they are in one place together.

The very best of luck to you,
Hope
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