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createyourownmerit- Good morning! What an ingenious way of handling your own stress. My circumstances are very different than yours and I have my own problems that would not allow me to do this. If you think that you would not be as tired if you got a job so that you could be a better caregiver then go for it. Being around someone 24 hrs is exhausting and if this would alleviate some of your stress then go for it. DO you have family memebers that you can talk to about this who might help out?

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Thank you so much for your reply. It helps me to have outside feedback and endorsement. Wanting to work to get away - there's guilt in that. The jobs I'm applying for would be low stress but provide a social outlet. I love to work and have regretted at times having to retire, although I have plenty of interests in retirement also. Family members are located across the U.S. but they say "Do it yesterday!" My husband has a wonderful attitude despite all of his challenges. He cannot see well enough to drive, however, and has severe neuropathy. We think we can identify a reliable driver or use Uber. When I suffer burnout I become angry and resentful toward my circumstances - a life I'd never have chosen but can find beauty in becomes burdensome. I want to avoid taking it out on my husband, who also would never have chosen his circumstances.