Sole working parent - Burned out, how to continue?

[Alw2019]

Hi all, the title is self explanatory really.

A series of unfortunate events have led me to be 26, mother to DS6 with special needs, working full time and a support network that is practically non existent due to my parents who helped out getting sick, sister dying unexpectedly and my long-term partner leaving me.

How does one continue to work full time (needed as the only income I have is my job) and make it work/be content? I don't even want to be happy, I just want to survive. I am in therapy now as a lot has happened over the last 12 months and I was moments away from a nervous breakdown last month.

My therapist has explained that a root cause of my anxiety is due to my circumstances (work, child, parents that need help as they're sick, getting over the recent loss of my sister) and that "something has to give" but I look at this list and each individual thing is important and non-negotiable.

Any advice on how to manage would be great, there must be someone out there successfully spinning these plates?

TIA

Do you get DLA for your child? Would that enable you to drop your hours?

I only work part time as I have 2 DC with SN, one severely disabled and no access to wrap around and school holiday childcare. It is a bloody nightmare and I am quite ill from the stress. I dream about giving up work and just claiming carers allowance but cannot afford it. My child's team is very much of the opinion I should give up work as it is all not manageable but I ignore the 'something gotta give' advise. It's easy to give to someone else of it doesn't affect your own income. I would see if DLA is an option and then reduce hours.

As ypur chile has SeN speak to children with disabilities team for respite , direct payments for extra support etc.
Your therrapist and gp can wrire in support
Maybe shared care with foster carers regularly so you get a break ?