In this recession many jobs have become consolidated from 2 or 3 jobs into one which can make a lot of people stressed out from the amount of work they receive.  The problem with stress is that if it is not managed properly it can be a very destructive cycle.
One way to cope with the pressure is to first organize your life.  Finding ways on how to make work as efficient as possible can help.   Write everything down and try and stick to a schedule so you can make sure you maximize your time both at work and home.   Also outside of work doing activities such as, joining social or support groups can help a lot to because it allows you to meet like minded individuals who probably are dealing with or have had the same or similar problems.  Plus, it allows you to temporarily escape your problems which can be exactly what the doctor ordered.  But perhaps most importantly, always set goals for yourself and actively pursue to complete them.  Sure right now you may be making $48,000 annually at a job that should be paying $65,000 but if your goal is to prove that you are worth that salary and you do a great job chances are once the company improves so will your salary.  Then you can afford that after school program for your child, that extra outfit for you, and that nicer car you’ve wanted for what seems like forever.