he mentioned that he only feels loved when he knows he did something good and deserves it.
This is his issue but you can model healthy behavior for him.
Talk about how you are taking care of yourself.
He's a dog - good boy Mr Ris, you are such a good boy. seriously show him you notice him. Praise him especially when he works with his hands.
Have a goal meeting for the family - action is the cure for the blahs
Ask him why do you feel that way?
Get the book "Learned Optimism" and leave it out.
M22,H45,W45 S21/18D12 Retain faith that you will prevail in the end, regardless of the difficulties and at the same time confront the most brutal facts of your current reality, whatever they might be.
