After Suicide Attempt My Brother Is Very Reckless?
Question by Rachel: After suicide attempt my brother is very reckless?
My younger brother is 22. He has severe social anxiety disorder and depression. 1 month ago he became heavily intoxicated and took an entire bottle of a prescription barbiturate which he got illegally somehow (the same drug that is used to put down large dogs at the vet). He was found unconscious at a stop light with barely any pulse at all. He was rushed to the ER by a state police officer and survived almost with no ill effects except some minor amnesia that will go away with time. I lost my license because I had forgotten to get a ticket so the other night I asked my brother if he could pick me up from my friend Amanda’s house and he showed up HEAVILY intoxicated. I walked out to the car and he was sitting in his car popping Ativan and Klonopin by the handfuls. He was not trying to kill himself he just quote “wanted to relax and take the edge off a little” he also drives very recklessly (Which is unlike him…..btw i DID NOT let him drive home that night even though i didn’t have a license I drove because he was obviously in no shape to drive) I keep asking him why he does this and he says to me he will not die and he likes the feeling of alcohol mixed with dangerously large amounts of benzodiazapines. He is living with me now under my care but he somehow manages to find drugs and alcohol even when i dispose of them (give them to the police). What can i do? An why is my brother acting this way? He NEVER abused drugs or alcohol before his suicide attempt. He refuses to see a doctor. Can i force him to see a doctor?
Please help me. I don’t know what to do and I’m only 27. My brother is the world to me, I love him with every inch of my heart. I just want my brother back. I want him to enjoy life. I want us to be happy again. I’m so sorry for this long message but I NEED someones help. Thank you so much everyone, I will choose a best answer. -Rachel
He is kinda my responsibility. Our parents are no longer living. I have done ALOT of reading and so far I think it would be safe to say he has SEVERE social anxiety disorder, depression, and possibly PTSD from when he was in the USMC. He is currently on paid administrative leave from the USMC until they determine if he is fit to go back to combat or not. Which I personally think thats the LAST thing he needs to do.
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Answer by qpwooiu
I’m not really qualfied to help so I don’t want to advise too much.
Yes, you can have him sectioned, which would be putting him into mental hospital against his will if neccessary. He could be very angry for this but unfortunately if he’s a danger to himself, and more importantly other innocent people (such as other drivers) this could well be out of your hands.
Assuming you have already had the family heart-to-heart to try and help him, I don’t know if there is anything else for him apart from actual medical help now. Yo need to find out the root of his behaviour to fully understand how to help. It might be an idea to talk to a doctor about him to find out the nex move.
I don’t want to preach because I’m not religious but sometimes going to church or something helps people in crisis, it is a wonderful support network of people so it’s an idea.
You should also find support for yourself because this is difficult for you to deal with as well. I’m sorry I wasn’t much help but I hope it’s all okay eventually :\
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