my brother has been acting really weird lately. He be all mean and pissed out one hour, then all happy the next hour. He is 15 and im 14 so he bosses/ pushes me around. This time of year is really hard for my family, it almost one year since our dad past away to cancer. So i dont know maybe thats the problem. But he yells at my mom and sometimes scares me. Even sometimes he just walks up and leaves the house. Then other times hes really sweet and kind. could he have bipolar disorder??
2007-06-05 17:12:06 · 9 answers · asked by a girl 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
it sounds to me like hes depressed, his mood is easily changed family losses are major contributors to depression. Especially with teenage boys loosing their father. If he gives away personal possesions or talks about funerals or death be very aware. He may be planning suicide. if it continues sit him down and ask him a question like "have you ever wished you could go to sleep and never wake up?" then after that let him talk openly and when he is done see if you can get him to go with you to find help, school councilor, doctor, best friends dad, somebody and get him help. dont be afraid to ask it wont give him ideas dont be embarassed and if he gets mad dont get mad back.
But im only a teen
but i did take a suicide prevention class
Sincerely-
Jake
P.S. -
Abraham Lincoln went through a 4-6 month period of serious depression because his father and mother and all siblings but one died and then she raised him and died when he was 19. Look at what he managed.
2007-06-05 18:33:21 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably not. It sounds like he is 15, pretty well one of the worst times of your life. Without his father, his confusion about who he is and what his place in the world is even worse. He's probably still grieving, and angry. Alot of kids think that when a parent dies, there should have been something they could have done to prevent it. Or they have guilt thinking if they were better behaved, that it wouldn't have happened. Or they feel abandoned and angry about it.
If you have a grandfather or an uncle, you might want to tell them what is going on and ask them to pay some attention to him. You might also want to share your feelings about your dad dying with him, so that he knows that he is not alone. Whatever you do, don't give up on him, try to simply be his friend, listen but don't try to fix anything. If you don't have an uncle or grandfather, then go to a male family friend, teacher, counselor at school or you minister or spiritual leader.
Good luck to you, your brother is blessed that he has a sister who cares so much about him.
2007-06-05 17:19:59 · answer #2 · answered by tjnstlouismo 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It could be hormones, suppressed depression or rage because of your father's death, or worse it could be drugs. If you and your brother are close, maybe you should try talking to and asking him why he is acting this way. Let him know that he can talk to you and if he does don't go running to your mother and telling her all his dirty secrets. If he hasn't gone to therapy it might be a good idea and if you cannot get him to talk about it, you should let your mom know that she should really consider it. Losing a parent that young is probably very hard on him and if that is what is the root of his problems, maybe he can get help. Best of luck!
2007-06-05 17:18:46 · answer #3 · answered by L-O-L-O-L-O-L-O-V-E 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This sounds like a case of delayed shock bereavement syndrome.If he is the only male left now,he feels he has to take on the role of the man of the house and help yourmum out with stuff.He is obviously deeply distressed,and needs to talk to someone.Even if the person is a family memeber or friend of the family,he needs to be able to let his anger and frustration out.If possible,ask your mum to buy a cheap punchbag etc,and then when he kicks off,ask him to go to the room this is in and vent his anger on this equipment.If he is walking out the house,he needs space to think and contemplate things.He still loves you and your mum,but grief does things in a normal world it never would.Just dont hassle him too much,let him breathe and be there for him.
2007-06-05 17:22:59 · answer #4 · answered by missbp1982 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's possible he could have Bipolar. He might also have PTSD, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. You're right the time of year might be bad. Tell your mom you are worried he might have Bipolar and that you think he should get tested. I know this might not help, but if he is bipolar and he doesn't get treated it could be worse, for you and for him. I hope you get everything worked out. I'll pray for you and him and your family.
2007-06-05 17:17:49 · answer #5 · answered by Some Souls Only Know One Speed 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well you two are young and the hormones are really raging at that point. I don't think there's anything majorly wrong with your bro. Plus you just lost your father and the hurt is still fresh.
No I don't think he is bipolar. Maybe you two can go to family therapy or just talk to him about your father and how he feels one year later.
2007-06-05 17:17:46 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like he is trying to cope with the death of your Dad, by trying to become the man of the house,so to speak. But is too young to know what to do, some grief counseling would help.
2007-06-05 17:18:16 · answer #7 · answered by Granny 1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds more like deppression to me see i went throu the same thing he is going throu when my mom passed away but the only thing you can do it try and talk to him when he is happy and try to help him with what ever it is he needs help with or maybe he just needs to talk about yalls dad.
2007-06-05 17:44:22 · answer #8 · answered by chrisbabygirl10105 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My brother is the same way... don't think I'm sick but guys go bad once they have sex so maby he got some...
2007-06-05 17:17:47 · answer #9 · answered by Porsche E 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋