My brother has Asperger's Syndrome, and I need help now!
Question Posted Saturday June 26 2004, 5:24 pm
Ok, my brother, he's 18, and he has Asperger's Syndrome. It doesn't mean he's mentally challenged or anything, but it caused social and behavioral problems, and basically, he is absolutely impossible to live w/. I can't go through one day w/o him making fun of me, beating me, stuff like that. I don't think I can live like this anymore. He's always stealing mine and my other brother's money and stuff like that. He's so annoying and it's so hard to explain what it's like living w/ someone like this. Maybe if you looked it up on the internet, you could understand better, but I just need help. Does anyone know what I can do? I need help bad. Thanx.
Erin (15 female)
[ Answer this question ] Want to answer more questions in the Relationships category? Maybe give some free advice about: Families? Derfel answered Saturday June 26 2004, 7:17 pm: Hi Erin,
I understand the situation your in is very difficult. Its not your brothers fault he sometimes behaves the way he dose, you know that but at the same time you absolutely cannot be expected to live like this. The first thing you should do is talk with your parents and explain how you feel. After that its up to the whole family to come up with the solution, that may be simply talking with your brother, getting him extra help or as extreme as you having to live in a different house. In the meantime try to avoid conflict with him as best you can and keep your money on you! - good luck, be strong and you can get through this as a family. God bless, buy buy just now
CrAzYlilLePrEcHaUn answered Saturday June 26 2004, 6:58 pm: well i think i can help u with this one..my mom teaches ppl with aspergers and stuff so i understand wut it must be like...i understand that he can be really bad at sum times and that ur mom or urself cant really stop him..i think the best way to figure out how to stop this is try and befrend him. and try not to be rude to him or anything...believe me i know that would be hard i have two brothers also. lol jsut wait till he moves out!!! [ CrAzYlilLePrEcHaUn's advice column | Ask CrAzYlilLePrEcHaUn A Question ]
~*RiSs*~ answered Saturday June 26 2004, 6:49 pm: hey im really sorry that has to be really hard living with a older brother who does that, that cant control it!!um all i can say is pretty much the same as other ppl (well wat i would think other ppl would say) is keep ure distance if he hurts u then u can tell ure mom u need time away then go hang out with one of ure friends!! friends can fix almost everything!!just dont leave everynight cause then u wont be spending enough time with him!!!well i hope my advice is helpfull!! if u need nething else just shoot im here 4 neone who i can help!!!
g0inbananas420 answered Saturday June 26 2004, 6:35 pm: Hey Erin! Im sorry, i will try to help but i have a story also, my sister, she is 18 too and just like your brother impossiable to live with. She was dignoised with bi polar when she was younger. And has a chemical imbalance in her brain which makes her act immature and mean. She can be a real witch at sometimes. But latley we have been getting along because I have been trying to get closer to her. And it works but she steals money from me and is mean and nasty to me but thats all part of her personality so i have pretty much have to try to learn to deal with it. But maybe if you act super nice to your brother even when he is mean to you than he will see and realize and maybe even feel bad, i do that with my sister and usually itworks and she will come in and apoligize to me.but you just have to try your hardest and talk to your parents also. I understand how hard it is. Sometimes when i look at my sister i ask myself why my family, but no matter what i will always love her, but i bet your brother has some good in him so you just have to believe. And Erin, if you need to talk about it anymore than talk to me on my aim xXcMLw420 , ill be glad to share n try to help you out. Knowing we are pretty much on the same page! Dont worry hunny, everything always gets better in the end! [ g0inbananas420's advice column | Ask g0inbananas420 A Question ]
KaTYLYNn answered Saturday June 26 2004, 6:33 pm: okaY i Read a lil bit on it..this has got to be tough on u..just relax and dont start to stress over it..he can not control what he's doing. try to keep your distance and not be around him as much. When he makes fun of you just ignore it and walk away. All i can say is if he is beating you just try to keep your distance. If hes taking money hide it!maybe talk to his doctor and see what you can do for yourself. [ KaTYLYNn's advice column | Ask KaTYLYNn A Question ]
HollyAnn2282 answered Saturday June 26 2004, 5:32 pm: Hey i'm sure thats real hard! My best advice would be go stay with like a grandparent or aunt or something! I bet its real tough... You can like live with your other family members for a while and maybe try living back at home another time! Just sit with your mom and dad and tell them how your feeling! I'm sure they'll understand! Good luck erin!
-Holly-
Hope I helped [ HollyAnn2282's advice column | Ask HollyAnn2282 A Question ]
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