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How To Overcome Depression?

My 27 year old son is very depressed. His 2 children ages 4 & 9 live in another state and he does not have contact with them and this is one thing that is driving him crazy. Seems like he has just "given up " on life. He smokes pot and drinks a little to escape some of the pain. I have taken him to an intake mental health hospital, and after talking to the doctor there, he chose not to take the help that was offered. Do you know any way that I can help him get the help he needs to get better? I know he needs to see a doctor but I can't get him to go.

                                                                 
Thu, 6 Nov 2014
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We understand your concerns

I went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. I can understand your emotions. Those people with mental disorder live in their own world and seldom like to say they are mentally disturbed. You should be able to convince your friend. That he is having mental disorder and not mental disease. Early diagnosis and treatment could cure his disorder. Delays always make things worst. Appraise him of the situation again and again using different forms of communication. Once he understands the seriousness of the issue, he should relent.

Psychotherapy techniques should suit your requirement. If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe the needed psychotherapy techniques.

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How To Overcome Depression?

Dear Welcome to HCM We understand your concerns I went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. I can understand your emotions. Those people with mental disorder live in their own world and seldom like to say they are mentally disturbed. You should be able to convince your friend. That he is having mental disorder and not mental disease. Early diagnosis and treatment could cure his disorder. Delays always make things worst. Appraise him of the situation again and again using different forms of communication. Once he understands the seriousness of the issue, he should relent. Psychotherapy techniques should suit your requirement. If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe the needed psychotherapy techniques. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck.