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Help for my 20-year-old son who won't leave the house

Hi I'm after advice on my 20 yr old adopted son who has mental health/ anxiety issues and won't leave the house to get any help! He left school aged 14 as wouldn't go out. He's been under CAMHS until 18 but now won't go out at all! I suspect he is on the autistic spectrum as does have traits but he feeling highly anxious and hates his looks etc but I can't get him to engage with anyone! I feel so helpless that I can't do more! I've read posts about others with adult children of similar ages who won't go out and it made me feel less alone with this. But I desperately want to help him more? I always say the wrong things and walk on eggshells at home!
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Welcome it’s great to meet you this morning.
I am one of the Community Champion’s here at Scope.
https://www.scope.org.uk/advice-and-support/families-with-disabled-children/
I do hope that this is okay please please come back to me if you need any further help/support !!!
So sorry to read your post. Incredibly hard for you both. Some fabulous advice above and hope you are able to tap in it. Wishing you the very best.
Here is some information about adult life from the National Autistic Society and how to get a diagnosis as an adult.
I hope others will be able to share their experiences with you. If you have any questions then please do let us know.
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Lockdown hasnt helped with no school and not being able to go out .
I know lots of parents have the same concerns gone are the days when we went out every opportunity we could
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