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<blockquote data-quote="Nomad" data-source="post: 659042" data-attributes="member: 4152"><p>A break up after two years is extremely hard on a young man, and this goes double for someone who is already struggling. But time, counseling and healthy activity should be of help.</p><p></p><p>A comprehensive evaluation does sound like a good idea.</p><p></p><p></p><p>I personally think that sometimes psychologists are not ideal for some situations and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker or a Mental Health Counselor might be a better fit. A psychologist is unlikely to help a person to set goals and encourage them to attain them. Another thought is to keep the psychologist, but to employ a coach as well. BUT, it would need to be a life coach who has worked with young adults and has some experience with different thinking individuals, for example there are ADD coaches.</p><p></p><p>Since your son seems to have either a social anxiety, depression and/or other difficult issues right now, perhaps a part time job would be a good idea.</p><p></p><p>This would also allow him to see the doctor(s) without him having to possibly ask for time off from work, which is stressful for anyone. He could work PT for now and perhaps down the road, say in nine months, you could re-evaluate.</p><p></p><p>Another thought...is to check the local community college or a similar area that offers training programs. Ex Plummer, electrician etc. and see if anything interests him at all. Maybe one of these educational programs wouldn't be too taxing and it would help him move forward.</p><p></p><p>I would definitely put boundaries, limits...on his video playing activity. Gaming can get out of control, addictive and fast. If at all possible, put limits on this NOW! I know someone whose son played video games about twenty hours a day for several years and caused chaos in the family. It didn't start off that badly, but it rapidly worsened, until it was a horrible situation. </p><p></p><p>It's great that he is in counseling and you've had counseling.</p><p></p><p>This might sound strange, but does your son take vitamins? Do you? Some vitamins that help with stress and depression include: b complex, D3 and Fish Oil. They help me Immensely!!!! Turn my world around for me. (I suspect stress depletes our vitamins. But of course, everyone is different. )</p><p></p><p>You and your spouse need to stay strong and nurture your relationship...go out, have fun, get counseling if needed, etc. this is taxing stuff. Keep your marriage paramount.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Nomad, post: 659042, member: 4152"] A break up after two years is extremely hard on a young man, and this goes double for someone who is already struggling. But time, counseling and healthy activity should be of help. A comprehensive evaluation does sound like a good idea. I personally think that sometimes psychologists are not ideal for some situations and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker or a Mental Health Counselor might be a better fit. A psychologist is unlikely to help a person to set goals and encourage them to attain them. Another thought is to keep the psychologist, but to employ a coach as well. BUT, it would need to be a life coach who has worked with young adults and has some experience with different thinking individuals, for example there are ADD coaches. Since your son seems to have either a social anxiety, depression and/or other difficult issues right now, perhaps a part time job would be a good idea. This would also allow him to see the doctor(s) without him having to possibly ask for time off from work, which is stressful for anyone. He could work PT for now and perhaps down the road, say in nine months, you could re-evaluate. Another thought...is to check the local community college or a similar area that offers training programs. Ex Plummer, electrician etc. and see if anything interests him at all. Maybe one of these educational programs wouldn't be too taxing and it would help him move forward. I would definitely put boundaries, limits...on his video playing activity. Gaming can get out of control, addictive and fast. If at all possible, put limits on this NOW! I know someone whose son played video games about twenty hours a day for several years and caused chaos in the family. It didn't start off that badly, but it rapidly worsened, until it was a horrible situation. It's great that he is in counseling and you've had counseling. This might sound strange, but does your son take vitamins? Do you? Some vitamins that help with stress and depression include: b complex, D3 and Fish Oil. They help me Immensely!!!! Turn my world around for me. (I suspect stress depletes our vitamins. But of course, everyone is different. ) You and your spouse need to stay strong and nurture your relationship...go out, have fun, get counseling if needed, etc. this is taxing stuff. Keep your marriage paramount. [/QUOTE]
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