its so hard on us as parents when our children are suffering.....your son is showing many signs of depression and you should urge him to make an appointment with a therapist.maybe even help him to set this up.....in the meantime.....why don't you try to guide him to these forums? he'll find many in the same boat as himself and perhaps will not feel so alone.....he would also find folks to talk to who understand.....its admirable that you have taken this step to help him......good luck and let us know how things go......julia