Hi, My 16 year old suffers anxiety and is currently being homeschooled. He has cut all ties from his friends due to shame associated with not being able to get to school. The only two things that provide him with joy is his dog and online games. He irregularly sees a psychologist, whom he claims doesn’t help. This is now his fourth. He’s partaken in all sorts of therapy, but nothing has worked. He’s a beautiful boy with so much emotional intelligence who just can’t find his place in this world. He’s been on meds now for two years after having suicidal tendencies. Every suggestion under the sun has been made to have him engage with people. The bottom line is that unless he really wants ants help, he isn’t going to embrace it. His psychologist is concerned that he’s missing out on potentially reaching crucial milestones in adolescent years. I am too. He should be out there hanging out with his mates, discovering girls, or boys, and testing boundaries. He’s been out of touch for almost two years now and obviously the longer he remains disengaged, the more difficult it will be for him to challenge his comfort zone. Everything’s either boring, ridiculous or for losers only, just like himself. He views himself as pathetic, unmotivated and hopeless. He doesn’t respond well to praise , or much else actually. My secret dream at the moment is for a life coach/ mentor/ case worker/ inspiration to enter his life and help him realise his potential. And this is only one of my many wishes for him. I’ve stopped looking for that magic wand to erase all the pain, but I just can’t give up hope. I’m not quite sure what I’m hopng to achieve by contributing to this forum, but I’m sure I’m not the only lost soul out there!!! ... View more