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That's what I meant, protect myself. I still can't help trying to fix him. We live 7 hours apart so it isn't easy. Yes, he is immature, but I think that runs in the family; we're all a little unstable and many are on anti-depression meds. This fact never impresses him (you're one of us!) He doesn't ...

He has no wife or family, which he doesn't understand is because of his morose attitude. Your reply was perfect, N, and I'm thinking along the same lines. I can only do so much. I spoke to him today and he sounded so depressed, I begged him to get help, but he hung up on me. I need to get hold of my...

Those are all great suggestions; but I've done most of them, and he hates to listen to any advice from me.
Did I mention he's almost forty?

He needs counseling but refuses to change his situation.
He has mentioned suicide which terrifies me.

First day on the block.

My son has been depressed, diagnosed bi-polar, for twenty years, but refuses help. He has occasionally threatened suicide. I've tried everything, getting him to therapy, on medications; nothing works.
Now what?