It might be worthwhile finding out if your dad is suffering from panic attacks (I can testify that it can give you pretty freaky symptoms). It might also explai

It might be worthwhile finding out if your dad is suffering from panic attacks (I can testify that it can give you pretty freaky symptoms). It might also explain some other things like the 15 hour work day and even contribute towards his weight issues. There are no advantages to fighting with your father if you are worried about him dying this year. His health problems didn't start yesterday, so any change will take time and effort. Helping him get regular sleep may be the easiest first thing to begin. Lots of good things to try to help with sleep including limiting exposure to blue light. Having a friend who he can buddy up with might make light exercise easier. It will probably feel like criticism and nagging if it comes from you and your family, but if it comes from a peer (who also needs some exercise) it might be easier to take. If he is very overweight and there concerns with his heart, jumping into heavy exercise is probably not a great idea (nor realistic). My dad was a 2-3 pack a day smoker for most of his life. I don't actually regret the fact that I didn't get him to quit sooner(though I tried), I regret that I didn't spend more fun moments with him (which we did have, but not enough). Find the things he likes doing and see if you can do some together. If he is happier and enjoying his life more, it might give him the motivation to change things.