((((((kj21))))))
It does sound as if he's trying to control ya, mom.
But, think about it. He's lost his dad to addiction.
I can see why he's worried for you.
Maybe he could get into alateen meetings or talk to
a counselor about his worries.
My daughter saw a counselor a few times in the past.
She suffers from excessive worry, too.
Her dad is an alcoholic. She has no contact with him, so
I'm not sure what the reasons are for her stress.
She also experiences hypocondriac tendencies.
Goes to the hospital every couple of months to get "checked"
for cancer, ashma, diabetes, ect.
When she gets like that, she listens to cd's of breathing exercises
and also sees her therapists. Young people, who are overly sensitive,
have a tendency to suffer from depression, stress, anxiety, ect.
Keep reassuring him and see if you can get him to open up more to you
or a professional.
All said with care and concern,