Managing caregiver stress.......... found this to be a good resource:

http://www.thespeciallife.com/stress.html#axzz2bOpXzJvG from the special life: Managing Caregiver Stress Just being a parent brings its own level of stress and anxiety. But, if you have a special need child, then it goes without saying that your entire family deals with additional pressure in your daily life, and caregiver stress is a whole different problem to deal with. Everything is just a little bit more difficult. And what often goes unnoticed is that difficulties aren’t just experienced by the child with the disability, but by everyone in the household. Yes, obviously the person with the disability has the most to deal with. And they deserve all of the support they can get. But caregivers need support too. We know that just getting through the day is usually exhausting. After a few years of constant extra effort, you’re likely to find yourself totally exhausted, not just physically, but also emotionally, mentally and spiritually. You’re not alone! One of the hardest things to come to terms with is the realization that it isn’t a temporary situation that you’re dealing with. Most of us are able to draw on extra reserves of strength to deal with calamities in our lives. And somehow, we manage to get through it. But, when the situation is ongoing, we need to consider an ongoing support process to be able to replenish our reserves, so that we’re able to deal with all of the additional tasks and stresses placed upon us. Caregiver stress management is something that the whole family needs to be aware of. Parents are especially in need, since they set the tone for the whole family. Read more: Manage your stress from dealing with special needs http://www.thespeciallife.com/stress.html#ixzz2bPoOF5wv