Perhaps something like nicorette gum or patches could help slowly ease them off. This may reduce their symptoms because the body is still receiving the drug in small doses.
I think the best choice would be to think about the good feelings he has. The more he think about being stressed and sad, the more those feelings would increase and take up his whole emotions. Thinking of good feelings would surely help him lighten up the load he is feeling.
Maybe because you had something that a bit of caffeine or sugar in it. You can dim your lights and try to read and then maybe you will fall asleep.
Unintentional injury maybe
