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Im new here so I dont know if u know what i am talking about but you responded to my question about my brother. He does leave the house rarely, mainly to go with his friend. He doesnt go to school or have a job. He did go to a trade school to learn to work on computers and completed it but wont work on them now. As for my mom telling him to get help or get out its a very sensitive subject, we are afraid of him trying to hurt himself. Its a nightmare, and Im scared for him more than anything. Im afraid if something happens, I will never be able to forgive myself for being able to do more. I just dont know what to do.
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He sounds like he could be depressed among other things. I am not a doctor but have worked in medical field for a long time. You know he needs help...its just a matter of getting it for him. His age makes it kind of tough though.
If he EVER does anything that makes you or mom (pass it on to her since she is with him most often) think that he may harm himself...you can have him committed for a psych evaluation for 24 hours. Its tough to do but since he is not under 18 its the only way to do it against his wishes.
The hospital then has 24 hrs to decide if he is suicidal. If they believe he is, then mom can get a court order to have him admitted for treatment against his wishes.
Help is out there for him. It is really hard ( as you know!) to get someone who is so far into depression to realize that though.
Here is a good site that has some signs and symptoms of depression.
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There is more to read on the site too. But, this is a good starting point. See if any of these things look familiar.
Here is a site on involuntary commitment. Hopefully you won't need it...but its best to be informed.
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I do hope you have luck in helping your brother. All you can do is try. If help isn't accepted then it isn't your fault at all.
If you ever just need to talk, feel free to drop me a line. I tend to be a night owl so you never know when I will answer! I am on a lot.
Good Luck. :)
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