Tell me, is my brother in need of psychological help, or just plain stupid?
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First of all, STOP calling him stupid...especially his Dad.  Tell dad that most boys CRAVE approval from their fathers.\n\nNext, consider that he's probably a pretty normal kid (I'd guess around 13 or 14 years old).  Adolescent boys are usually bored and looking for some mischief to get into.  \n\nWhat other outlets does he have to keep him busy?  You say "...when we leave him home alone".  That's telling.\n\nHe needs some intense activity.  Does he play sports?  Nothing relieves boredom and aimless activity like football, track, swimming or wrestling practice every day.\n\nThink about these ideas.  If they're all off the mark, or they've all been tried, or he's much older than I assumed (over 17 years), then I'd consider some counseling.\n\nBut remember...FIRST, stop calling him stupid.
463751
Just pray for your brother. Sooner or later he'll figure it out for himself.
526177
sounds like he has some serious problems! i d say u best find out whts the cause for his mental state n move from there on!
367602
you answered your own question HE'S BI-POLAR!\nhave you told him that he does this? does he know that he's doing this to you? they have medicine for that you know!
942645
has  he gone insane????\n\nHe definately needs a counsellor.......................\nWhat about he flirting along with another guy ot flirting that guy???
158859
"Bottoms up!"\n\nNah, I was just kidding! You probably need to talk to him about getting into a rehab. You have to talk to him about getting back his life. Tell him that by getting into rehab doesn't mean that he is weak, but rather he is trying to acknowledge his weakness and correct it. You must help your brother as you are the only one who can do this. No one can else can help him except you. But he must also be wanting to help himself. No one can force a person to do something against his own will...
565164
how about this option, talk to your brother about your intent and let him know..."look, if this guy turns out to be a jerk and hurts my feelings and is cruel to me, I'll let you know ASAP" and make him promise to leave him alone until you give him the word.
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yes, see a psychologist
1141128
Sounds very insecure and ignorant to me. Believe me when I tell ya, they come hand in hand. Your brother has a lot to learn about himself, and life.
849748
He has a problem that will only ge worse if it is not adressed.  Suck it up and tell him to get the help he needs.  If it is meant to be, then it will be.
697291
Dude, what you need is a psychiatrist!
219483
Sorry, But unfortunitly, you can't help him. UNLESS of curse he wants help. I have a brother who has basically lost everything. House, Wife, Family and most of his friends. Why because he is a BIG TIME DRUNK. He wakes up by the bottle, he goes to sleep with the bottle, and he most likely will die by the bottle. He recently went to jail. YES for aocohol related stuff. He spent 3 months in jail. He couldn't smoke or drink any alcohol. Now keep in mind he was there for three months. I picked him up when he got released and took him home. His girlfriend later told me that when she got to his apartment he was DRUNK and smoking away. Good luck tho I hope he makes it.
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This seems too much of an issue for one person alone. Help is needed here, just to get his life back on track. Don't ever feel this is your fault
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Man needs space. Man must eat. Man stupid.\n\nGetting him to see a psicologist is a great move. He needs it.\nIn the meantime, talking to him about it will help. It always does help to talk about it. I tip my hat for you, you are there for him in his hour of darkness. You need to be strong and patient as well, this might take a while. Good Luck to you both.
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this sounds all too familiar to me. you just described my brother.\nusually, when young there is no sign of (or little sign of) mental illness. typically, there is some sort of stresser that will make it come out (with avengance, i'm sure you would agree).\nhonestly, i don't know what to say except love him for being your brother and realize that this will never pass and it will get worse. i'm sorry to be so blunt with you.\nfinding others in the same boat helped my brother a great deal, but we also happen to be in an area with lots of m.r. and m.h. help and services.\nGOD BE WITH YOU (i'm not a religous freak - just spiritual)
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well dont tell your bro. Have the person come in ur room alone for a min. Tell him you need help or sumthin. then tell him. ask him if he feels the same. Finaly make  him promise not to tell ur bro and dont be public.
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Treefrog, these both look like good bets, if not to get direct help, then to get information as to where you can go for help.\n\nGood luck! And I know what you're experiencing. Years ago, before my brother was diagnosed as schitzophrenic, my family had similiar frustrations. Hang in there, keep trying.\n\nhttp://www.state.tn.us/mental/crisis.html\n\nhttp://www.namitn.org/resources.htm