I also wanted to add that there are several online support groups and blogs dealing with raising kids with mental illness also, if you look around. Maybe you’ve found some already? It’s been a while since I’ve been to one since things have calmed down with son and I’m working on myself now. I have mom friends with special needs children who find a lot of suppport and connection in a common experience with online. One even goes to a face to face meeting group in her community.