Just to agree with everyone else, you need to look after yourself as well. Caring for someone is very very stressful, but you need to meet your own needs as well (both physical and emotional needs).
As disappear said, it is possible to arrange for a Mental Health Act assessment if it comes to that point, do you think a proper assessment or a stay in hospital for a little while would help? Even if not, there is help and support they can offer your dad - and you - at home as well. Has your dad ever spoken to a Crisis Team or a Home Treatment Team, anyone who could come round and visit him at home for some more support?
You do need to put yourself first, I know it's easier said than done and that you feel like you have to cover up your own feelings and concentrate on other people - but your health has to come first, and you can look after each other better if you're ok too. Please don't avoid going to the doctor because of this - if anything it's even more worth going now, even if just so that they can give you some reassurance or advice for where to get help and support.
And as cliched as it sounds, try and spend some time looking after yourself, watching a film, doing something creative, having a bath, whatever you like you do, give yourself some time to do it.
Take care, xx
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