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<blockquote data-quote="Crayola13" data-source="post: 709355" data-attributes="member: 21066"><p>How would he do if he just took one or two classes? I think he's miserable because he's not doing anything productive. Maybe taking only 1-2 classes wouldn't be too much for him to handle. After gradually exposing himself to the outside world, his anxiety would improve. I definitely think he needs counseling. If he can't get insurance, I would hope he's willing to go to a support group. Getting out on the world can be scary, but he's actually bringing on more anxiety by doing nothing. When you do nothing, you think more, which breeds more fear. He's trapped in his head. You should remind him that he's not the only person who has anxiety attacks. Most people learn how to manage it eventually. I get the idea that maybe he doesn't know what he wants to do for a career, and possibly wonders if college is for him. He might do better with a certification. What are his interests? You'll probably have to do this part yourself, but get him a list of training courses at a specific school. Organize it and be ready to explain all the details to him so that he doesn't feel overwhelmed. Simplify it as much as possible. You may have to go with him to register, etc. It's going to take some arm twisting, but I think after he starts doing a couple of classes or a one year certification, he will be glad he did it. </p><p></p><p>.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Crayola13, post: 709355, member: 21066"] How would he do if he just took one or two classes? I think he's miserable because he's not doing anything productive. Maybe taking only 1-2 classes wouldn't be too much for him to handle. After gradually exposing himself to the outside world, his anxiety would improve. I definitely think he needs counseling. If he can't get insurance, I would hope he's willing to go to a support group. Getting out on the world can be scary, but he's actually bringing on more anxiety by doing nothing. When you do nothing, you think more, which breeds more fear. He's trapped in his head. You should remind him that he's not the only person who has anxiety attacks. Most people learn how to manage it eventually. I get the idea that maybe he doesn't know what he wants to do for a career, and possibly wonders if college is for him. He might do better with a certification. What are his interests? You'll probably have to do this part yourself, but get him a list of training courses at a specific school. Organize it and be ready to explain all the details to him so that he doesn't feel overwhelmed. Simplify it as much as possible. You may have to go with him to register, etc. It's going to take some arm twisting, but I think after he starts doing a couple of classes or a one year certification, he will be glad he did it. . [/QUOTE]
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