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Title: Setting guidelines/directions for 23 year old son Post by: Hope05 on August 02, 2018, 07:21:08 AM How do I set guidelines and parent a son whose current “choices” include “working out and getting some sun” to feel better about himself before trying to get a job or return to school?
We’ve just gone through a failed semester, depression due to breakup of girlfriend, suicide attempt with Baker act, inpatient treatment for dual diagnosis of alcoholism and mental illness. He is going to AA meetings,(about 5/wk), but has no income. Does small jobs around the house to earn enough $ for cigarettes. Title: Re: Setting guidelines/directions for 23 year old son Post by: Feeling Better on August 02, 2018, 09:21:45 AM Hi there Hope05, I would like to welcome you here *hi*
I’m sorry to hear of your problems with your son, I hope that we can offer you the help and support that you need right now. Sounds like you are in quite a frustrating situation at the moment. I can see why your son has made his current choices - working out and getting some sun - yes, both good for depression but they should not be his only choices. I would imagine he has low self esteem and maybe him getting a job or even doing voluntary work would help. Perhaps you could broach this with him in a loving and supportive way? He is moving forward himself by attending AA meetings, all credit to him, he is making the effort to help himself. |