http://www.spinalcordinjury-paralysis.org/discussions/caregiving/2011/03/02/florence-nightingale-syndrome Does anyone else have a problem with Florence Nightingale Syndrome, i.e. falling in love with the person you take care of? If so, how do you deal with this? The person with quadriplegia whom I care for is going through a lot in his life, and I feel too attached to the situation. He may have to move out of his home into a nursing home, unless he can find someone to take care of him in his home, since his wife is leaving him. I have considered becoming that person, but it is a complicated situation, and he still may end up in a nursing home, not by choice. How do I detach myself from this situation, i.e. just walk away? I know it is not healthy for me to worry about him when I cannot really do anything to change his situation. I am thinking maybe I should just not continue to work with him (which I do part-time as needed). Any thoughts?

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