I have a 14 year old brother, and he has been telling my mom he is depressed. She has him in counsling and they have decited to have him start going 2 times a week over the summer. He talked to me about it the other night and he seems to be using the word "I so depressed or I am depressed right now" My mom also feels like he has an eating disorder. Is there anyway I can ask him these things and find out what he needs for us to do to help him. Is this an age thing?
2007-06-01 07:03:32 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
there isn't anything you can do for your brother other than be supportive and listen to him.
your mom is doing the right thing by getting him into counselling. At his age, there is likely a hormonal component and lets face it the teenage years are rough. If he shares things with you great, but don't probe or you will drive him away from you and any support you can offer. Remind him that the things he does tell you he needs to also be telling his counsellor so they can help him.
2007-06-01 07:08:01 · answer #1 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hi:
As difficult as it is to have a family member, especially a young person is so hard and painful to sit by and watch them suffering. I understand that completely and I am so sorry for your pain, I really am.
I must agree with the others as I will suggest the same. Please be there for him, let him know that you are there for him in both the good and the bad times, this is important for him to know so he will not think he is all alone in his tough times. He is at a sensitive age as it is, and depression and possible eating disorder can be a very overwhelming and scary, uncertain and so forth.
But please also remember that during all of this, do not loose sight of yourself, your physical health and your emotional health for they are all extremely important also.
I wish your brother nothing but the best for him, and also for you and the rest of your family. Prayers will be said for you all repeatedly.
Be Safe & Be Well
2007-06-01 16:23:47 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask his counselor what you should do and how you should treat him. Don't give him to much sympathy or he might grow to like the attention and may not snap out of it.
2007-06-01 14:09:14 · answer #3 · answered by ME 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋
just make sure he knows u are there for him, unconditionally, always, that is the best u can do for him
2007-06-01 14:26:45 · answer #4 · answered by saminita 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋