[breakfastduck]

Just because he thinks it's doing good doesn't mean it's an effective way of coping, it could actually be making the problem even worse.

These issues should be dealt with using advice from professionals in combination with a support network.

[beaunative]

That's such a weird way of making statements. We do make decisions about who we make friends with, who we engage with, without the need of someone to decide those for us. and even more importantly, who?