How Can I Save My Son From Drink? [Scot Region]
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DEAR BEL, MY 30-YEAR-OLD son has lived with me since my wife walked out and we divorced ten years ago. He has a responsible job that he loves and is very good at. However, he seems totally incapable of dealing with life outside work. He is on prescription drugs for depression and chronic insomnia, but still drinks to excess, both to get to sleep and to blot out his anxieties. His GP was convinced the drugs would work, but that was 12 months ago. He's had some counselling, which he says consisted of being asked what was worrying him over and over again, with him giving the same answers.
My other children are married with young families. While my son thinks the world of them, he admits being envious of everything they have.See the full content of this document
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How Can I Save My Son From Drink? [Scot Region]
Spending time with them often leads to a fit of depression. All his friends have partners, and he feels lonely and unable to socialise. Previous rel...
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