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Originally Posted by Mr Scorcex
and his father sees him as using depression as a crutch. (I wish I could tell his father that depression is what's crippling him and that as a father he needs to be the crutch, but that's neither here nor there) What I really would like is some advice on how to encourage him to figure out what he wants to do, and what exactly he should do to find out what it is he should try or do to figure out what path he should start down in his life. Thanks for helping a friend who's all out of ideas.
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why can't you talk to his father?
I am a parent, and i can only hope that my childrens friends would be able to approach me when they see a serious issue w/ my child. I suggest asking his dad to go out for lunch and to talk about your friend. I would approach the subject gently, but i would have a discussion with him.
As far as the meds go, urge your friend to at least talk to a doctor, try to help him understand that you are concerned about him, that there is no harm in at least trying it.
best of luck.