You're welcome Einna. It's obvious that you do want to help, and you're right, it's not going to cut it.

But sometimes it's hard to even see the point of 'cutting it', you know?

I know the place you're talking about. Today is a fairly good day for me, yesterday was awful.

I think he might do with some space, but with some support. When my mum tries to talk with me, I'm often like 'I don't know/it doesn't matter', which seems like my equilvilant of 'Shut up and leave!' I don't really know what will work to get him past that.. don't pressure him, but when it's obvious that he really needs someone, be there, and listen if he wants to talk.