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lonesomejr

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What do you do with a person who will not help theirself?

I have a nephew 33 yrs old. He does not work. He has a social anxiety problem. He sleeps all day & is up all night. He is not on any medication. He is confused about life in general and that God will not forgive him for things he has done, (nothing major or putting anyone in danger). He thinks if he dies he will go to hell. He goes to church on a regular basis & has talked with the pastor. My sister and mother are at their wits end because he will not seek any other help. No matter what they do to try to help, it goes nowhere. Different family members have talked to him, but to no avail. Does anyone have any suggestions?

 
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Submitted 377 days ago...

Lily

Lily

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I'm sorry to say he may be on drugs and has you all snowed or is heavily depressed. Seek medical help for him immediately. You can not change this person. They have to do it themselves. Do not under any circumstances enable him to remain like this. This means setting boundaries that he needs to move out and get job and be on his own. He may flounder and fail but it is up to him. Under no circumstances give him money. Only be emotionally supportive and a good listener.

 

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