I'm so sorry you are having such a tough time. I wish I had some really good advice to give you. I'm not sure if this helps, but it sounds like you're so busy, and consequently tired, that you don't have the time to make/eat safe foods. I am also very busy and stressed (not on the same level as you, however) and I find that the following things work for me:
*During the week when I am really busy with work and then stuff at home I try to eat lots of small meals/snacks during the day and evening. Some examples are: minute rice (which I make a few servings at a time so I have some for a couple of days), bagels, Luna bars (great for taking with you to work, on errands, etc.), Arrowroot cookies, fat free saltines with peanut butter, Baked Lays, pretzels, safe cereal...that's all I can think of right now, but I'll send you more suggestions/ideas when I think of them. One thing that I really like to take to work with me are these Thai Kitchen Instant Rice Noodle Soups (I love Thai Ginger) Thai Kitchen. I just bring a rubbermaid container with me, add some hot water, microwave for a couple of minutes, then let it sit for a few minutes, and then I have a delicious snack/mini-meal! Just make sure you read the labels in case you have particular food sensitivities (peanuts, etc.) - but I've never had any bad reactions to the flavors I've tried (but the Lemongrass & Chili flavor is quite spicy).
*I love to bake so I try to make the Breads in Heather's Eating for IBS cookbook on a regular basis. I make enough to freeze a couple of loaves so I know I can pull one out of the freezer when I need to. I usually do my baking on the week-end when I have more time.
Like other people have said, it's important to learn how to say "no" to people. It's really hard to learn this - I know, I'm just starting to learn it myself - but you have to take care of yourself before you can take care of anyone else (easier said than done, I know!). Also, sometimes I just have to say to myself that this or that isn't going to get done today, tomorrow, whatever. I'm a perfectionist, so this is really hard, but sometimes I just need to let it go.
I don't know if any of this helps. I will continue to think about suggestions I can give you. I would really like to help you because back in May you gave me such a wonderful suggestion with regard to Clarks shoes Clarks shoes post . I'm having an awful time with my back and I recently bought a couple pairs of Clarks sandals, which I love. Thank you so much 
You will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers. Good luck dealing with everything. 
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