To those parents who have children with additional needs, how do you cope?

My 16 year old daughter is autistic and has depression and anxiety.
Its so exhausting and so hard sometimes. Really tired of feeling so alone and isolated.
I'm so tired of being so tired.

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Justmeraeagain · 56-60, F

The only advice I can really give you is if there's help in your school or community to take that help.
I remember when my son was younger I got what was called respite care for a few hours a week from community mental health.
I'm not sure if your child has classic autism or is on the autism spectrum?
My daughter is definitely on the spectrum but my son was misdiagnosed and has a different mental illness.