Even a chronically runny nose can produce teasing or goading by classmates. They may bring this psychological burden home and take out their frustrations on their family members. Perhaps the biggest problem with caring for a sick child is fatigue. As parents try to balance out work, recreation, family needs and the needs of their sick child, stress mounts. There never seems to be enough time in the day to get everything done.
Someone always needs something.
Support groups can provide practical advice and moral support. Especially when a child s problems may last for longer than six months, it is important to use all available opportunities to minimize stress in your life. It is normal for families to feel stress when a child is sick. The family may temporarily overload on the child s needs to the exclusion of others. Fatigue may become a way of life.