i think my cousin is paranoid, he hardly leaves the house and when he does and were out on the street he thinks that someones going to hurt or rob him..does he need medication or anything?
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He needs to go to his family physician and talk about how he feels.  The phyiscian will refer him to a specialist if needed.
242663
Tell your parents, and they can contact the authorities in his area.  If he is seriously endangering himself, then this could save his life.  If he's just looking for attention, a visit from the friendly neighbourhood police will knock some sense into him.  Just get an adult involved.
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IF YOU REALLY THINK HE WILL DO SOMETHING CALL THE POLICE THEY HAVE A 51 50 TEAM THEY CHECK HIM OUT AND IF HE IS A DANGER TO HIMSELF THEY GET HIM HELP..\nTHEY HAD TO TAKE MY SISTER TO A HOSPITAL FOR 3 WEEKS TILL SHE GOT OVER IT
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You should have asked people what they think before acting on impulse. I am afraid the damage is done and your cousin is going to hate you when she finds out and she will find out. Better to leave the guy alone and tell your cousin what happened. You are probably going to get your butt kicked for doing what you did. Good luck !
578474
The man is MENTALLY ILL and could seriously hurt you and your children! Stay away from him, get a restraining order, tell the police about your problem and let them handle it. I don't know if they'll be able to force him to get help unless he commits a crime, but you can at least make sure that you and your children are not his first victims!
327290
I was going to answer this but the first respondent took the words right out of my mouth. If he has the audacity to hit you, please have him arrested immediately. If you have family, let them know you are living in fear and need help. Best wishes.
229205
It is so great of you to be looking out for him. It sounds like medically diagnosable anxiety. There are many medications that may help him with this problem. A doctor can diagnose and prescribe medications for him. I know many people with this condition, and it can take some adjusting with the medication to get just the right fit, but in all cases, the medication made a huge difference in their life. Best wishes.
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pretty interesting. I know that they will follow people from one place to another. If you want him to leave, you may want to try telling him that he is not wanted there, that he needs to go back to his house, or even encourage him to head for the light.  there are people that could help you find out what he wants. check with a medium for what to do...\nI know some people think this is crazy, but they piss-on stuff they do not understand, because they have tiny little closed minds!
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this needs professional understanding - i beleive your boyfreinds freind has a mental illness - if you are at all concerned with him maybe thinking of suicide - - please contact your local crisis care as soon as possible - if there is no local crisis care maybe suicide hotline - they will give you the information you need to deal with such a heavy situation - if you fear for yourself at all try talking to your boyfreind about him possibly visiting you instead - or talk to a trusted adult
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You are right to be scared! Brother or not, he is a predator. You should alert your parents. If you have no help in that corner report him to a trusted school teacher or councilor or other adult.\nYou should not have to feel scared or frightened in your own home. He needs counseling. Blood or not you are siblings. He is the one with a problem not you.Try not to be left alone with him or just lock your room from now on.\nRealize that this could just be an over sexed hormonal boy, who has convinced himself that you are his to play with. Set him straight, just don't do it without support! He needs to know that what he is trying to do is wrong. He may have even greater issues. He could be acting out on anger from abuse he has seen or was a victim of.
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If he made any kind of threat you need to print the email out and take it to the police.  It sounds like he hurt you before, tell the police that too.  Make sure to tell them that you fear for your life.  They can't do much at first since you probably didn't report being hit in the past, but you can start doing something now.  \n\nThis guy sounds like a control freak that can't stand you being with someone else and I feel for you.  I had a boyfriend like that and he stalked me for months until the police got involved.   He didn't want to go to jail and finally found another poor girl to abuse.  \n\nTake the threat very seriously, tell your family and friends about him and give them a copy of the email and keep a copy of it with you as well to show the police if you have to call them.  Make sure that you are never alone anywhere (even a quick trip to the store), that you always have your cell phone (charged) and that anyone with you knows to keep an eye out for him. If he shows up anywhere you are, call the police- every single time. If he is stalking you and making threats the police need to see a reported pattern of behaviour before they can do anything.  He might be waiting for when he thinks you are vulnerable, so keep all your doors and windows locked and maybe buy a dog.  Find the number of your nearest abuse shelter and get some counseling to learn how to deal with someone like him and so you can learn how to stand up for yourself so you don't end up with someone like him again.  Maybe you could find a self defense class to take at a community center or a college near you.\n\nThings like this can easily escalate and he may try to harm you, your family or your boyfriend.  They all need to know to stay away from him, that he is dangerous and is making threats.  No one will be mad at you, they care about you and want you to be safe.  And he wants you to be embaressed or to blame yourself so he can get away with hurting you and get control of you again.  Don't let him!!  \n\nDon't be afraid because deep down all guys that treat girls like that are cowards.  If he thinks you are going to make it hard for him he will (unfortunately) go find someone that will be easier to control.  I hope you will be okay and safe and that you find a guy that will treat you the way you deserve- with respect, gentleness and love.  God bless!
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In the interest of you not going to jail (don't shoot him)...maybe you can make the area unappealing to him so he has to either (1) find a more aggressive way to get into your space thereby garnering police intervention or (2) make him go away completely.\n\nAssuming you are not in a position to move...I'm not sure what is workable, but some ideas that came to mind are:\n\n* Barbed wire fencing around the area.\n* A large dog that bites (preferably with rabies j/k)\n* Sprinkle itching powder or plant some poison ivy under there.\n* Ask a male relative to come visit you or stay over every now and again.\n\nAs a person who was once stalked, I understand your dilemma. To everyone else we just seem paranoid and irrational. I don't believe people understand how these situation pervades every moment of our lives in trying to stay safe and on the right side of the law simultaneously.\n\nAbove all, please stay safe.
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I would suggest that they speak to a drug counsellor. Alternatively, you might want to speak with a drug counsellor yourself to see what they might suggest. If there are others in your family concerned about him, you might want to have a meeting with them and see what you can do.\n\nI would talk with him and say that you are prepared to help if he decides that he needs to get off the drugs.  Above all, you should speak to him honestly, openly, consistently and listening to his concerns - it sounds like you are doing this.
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Is he a violent person? Do you live alone? Do some of the math. How likely is he to try to cause you harm. If he is, then take some steps to protect yourself. Notify the police and talk to you family members. Sleep elsewhere for a while. The dream may only be trying to wake you up to the reality.
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You really need to send him to a good psychiatrist. This is something that is really dangerous. If he gets too crazy, he might turn out like one of those kids who kills people at school or their parents.
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Talk to him about it..\nthis tuff he had going on in his head could be anyhting but he obviously didnt want to tell you about it maybe if you asked he may...\nHe hasnt left it cos he obvioulsy thinks alot of you if he didnt he wouldnt of bothered believe me.\nIf i were you i'd contact him tell him its not a problem u just wondered if he was ok.. \nIf you know where he went and why he went away it may have somethign to do with that...\nIt could be family an ex anyhting\nDont jump to conclusions chick communicate with the bloke they find it hard to do so make it easier...
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I would recommend a psych evaluation - s/he may be depressed, or maybe the trauma made the person react in this way when s/he normally would not.  either way, it doesn't sound safe, so someone professional should talk to him/her and find out how to keep the person safe until things improve!