I was doing so good...

My kids constantly fight and complain 12 hours a day. I am not exaggerating, I know it's my responsibility but I take their toys, their screen time, put them in time out, ext. I can't emotionally regulate when the stress is constant.

I don't have support from friends or family. I don't have money for time alone. I had these kids and I am responsible, but the point is my only escape from stress is alcohol and cigarettes.

I have been doing so good but then I get an entire day of fighting and manipulation and I just can't cope anymore.

I can use all the mindfulness and medication in the world and my kids just drive me up the wall. My son makes constant noise and annoys my daughter. My daughter bullys him for it, then he doesn't want to play with her, and she complains.

I can't let them fight it out because the fighting and bullying is constant!

By the end of the day all 4 of us are losing our mind. I don't know what to do! I ask for space to calm down but I'm fighting a losing battle. What can I do?