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Concerned about my adult sons mental health

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My son is 19 and has just finished college. 

Since then he stays in the house and admits he feels very lonely and sad. I am working but he rings me frequently and it is not always possible to answer the phone.

We have a dog who he said he likes to spend time with however he told me yesterday he had tried putting a peg on her tongue to see what happens he was very remorseful about this and said he did it because he was bored. This really worries me. 

He does not seem to have the motivation to do anything anymore. He has been assessed by a social worker and will be getting a personal budget and he has an organisation trying to get him some employment, but this seems to be moving very slowly.

I personally think he is heading for depression but I dont know if accessing a GP is the answer

I have suggested he start attending a group for adults with autism and he said I am forcing him to do this but he will go because he has to and only stay 5 minutes. 

As his mum I just want him to be happy and it is so difficult as loneliness makes him unhappy I need to work so cant be there all the time.

I know it is a struggle for him to socialise without my support and I  also I dont know what to do about the incident with the dog?

I would be grateful for any advice from someone who understands. Thankyou

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  • Does he have any hobbies or interests? He might be more up for attending a group based on his hobby or interest if you can find one locally than the group for adults with autism which may not be of interest to everyone.

    I am not a pet owner but it sounds potentially dangerous leaving him alone with the dog. If he can't be supervised then you may have to consider getting rid of the dog however reluctant you are to do this.

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  • Does he have any hobbies or interests? He might be more up for attending a group based on his hobby or interest if you can find one locally than the group for adults with autism which may not be of interest to everyone.

    I am not a pet owner but it sounds potentially dangerous leaving him alone with the dog. If he can't be supervised then you may have to consider getting rid of the dog however reluctant you are to do this.

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