My nephew is 18 and seems to have some sort of social anxiety, he's always been a bit shy but he seems to be completely retreating into his bedroom. He finished his A levels last year but didn't want to go to Uni and deferred because he couldn't face it. He rarely leaves his bedroom for anything other than food. Won't sign on because he's scared he'll be quizzed about getting a job and he is too scarred of getting a job. He says he doesn't need money. He won't go to the GP - he pretty much avoids talking to anyone. His Mum is suffering from depression and feels very low and helpless, she doesn't think she can encourage him to seek help and as an adult she can't help him anyway. Money is very tight, mum is on a low income and no longer gets any money towards her son's up keep.
We need to help but we are not sure how to proceed - wise ones we need help, this family are drowning.
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Child mental health
Social Anxiety in eighteen year old.
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TheHoldings · 31/12/2016 11:26
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