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My son is 18, suffers from anxiety n depression. We have supported him since 4 the grade, meds/traditional and alternative therapy’s. He has taken up drinking, smacking pot, and ignores threats of punishment.I feel like All that is left is to throw him out! What do I do

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Melancholy12

Please dont throw him out! Is he in school now / he needs good therapy and meds my son also smokes reefer to self medicate. Support your son.

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Midori

Throwing him out would worsen the problem. If you really want to help him get him some psych and Medical help.

Cheers, Midori

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Daveacr1959

Have him try the Wim Hof guided breathing exercises free on you tube. 2-3 times daily before meals . Then 30-40 minutes of daily cardio exercise. And a 5 minute pure cold shower daily.

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