Son is lost and really stressed out

[Anonymous]

Encourage volunteer work while he searches for a paid job, preferably a low pressure one near home to minimize friction getting to & from the job, and the conserve the upward energy needed to maintain a job while depressed.

Small steps. Try and sketch out a three month plan with some goals that push him a bit without setting the bar too high - he needs a few wins to get confidence back.

I can’t stress enough getting up and out into nature early in the morning and getting the day started. Also, walking and exercise do wonders when someone is in a depressive state. Good luck. So many people have been here. He will come through it.