Please continue to urge him to get therapy. You can't force him to do it of course, and it won't be effective unless/until he is open to the idea. But therapy can help, so maybe you can convince him it is worth a try? How does he know "no one can help him" unless he at least tries?

Remember that depression colors his outlook on life and makes his problems seem deep and hopeless. That is what depression does, it makes us see everything in a negative light, so at times there doesn't seem to be any hope at all so it is not worth trying. But it is worth it.

I hope with some time he can open up to the idea of therapy. It may help for you to learn more about depression even if he is not ready to right now. It may give you ideas to help you be supportive to him and may also help you not to be overwhelmed by his problems.

There is a lot of info available on the web, you can start with the homepage of this site. And one really great step you can take is that which you have already taken... looking for some information, support, and better understanding. This is a great community of people and you are welcome here to post questions and/or read about other's experiences with depression. You may also be able to find some local support groups to attend if you are having diffuculty coping.

Good luck, and I hope you will visit here often and that eventually your son can pull himself out of this with the help of his meds and whatever else he may need. Maybe after a few weeks on the Wellbutrin his depression may start to lift enough to realize that there is hope and that there is help available.

Welcome to the forums chinook.

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