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Old Nov 26, 2016, 11:31 PM
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Take time for yourself. I am in a very stressful position of caring for my mother in the advanced stage of dementia. I am 24/7 for several straight months now. I feel so old and burnt out, foremost because respite care is not available since she can be violent at times. She can yell and throw fits. So I can understand your situation. Furthermore, I am not suited to caregiving.

Please take time off for yourself. Mental stability is of extreme importance. Do not let your job take that away from you. Between mental and physical health, those two IMO are the most important to have. If you cannot take care of yourself, how can you take care of others?

Tucson
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