A Mentally Disordered Brother

**Posts:** 19 · by **Apexus** » Mon Jul 19, 2004 5:28 am

I have a 26 year-old brother who is somewhat mentally impaired. He has been diagnosed with ADD and has been taking 'lexapro' to treat it. Each time he takes 'lexapro' he seems to become all of a sudden hyper, and shockingly today he left the house in the afternoon (5:30ish P.M.) and hasn't come back since then (1:30ish). There are no notes and I was wondering if you guys would be able to help me find any signs that he may have unconsciously left saying he needs help. (He's already seeing a psychologist but everyday he takes his prescribed 'lexapro' he becomes so hyper and unstable.) I know I'm only 14 and he is 26 but there has to be something I can do if and when he comes back. (Truly I must say I'm scared for his life and the chance that he'll come back home alive or not.)

**Posts:** 2522 · by **kfedouloff** » Mon Jul 19, 2004 9:42 pm

Hi again Apexus, good to see you back

That's a very worrying situation for you. I am sure you have looked around for any signs already, and if you haven't found any, there probably aren't any.

It's a tough situation, but probably all you can do is talk to your brother when he returns and tell him that you were really worried about him. Are you able to talk to your Mum about it?

Kathleen

**Posts:** 19 · by **Apexus** » Wed Jul 21, 2004 3:53 am

Yeah, He came back and I said how glad I was he came back fine but he seems to somewhat not be thinking in this world and is always off somewhere else in another place. My mom is somewhat broken down and is in dire need of a psychologist. It's turned out to be a crazy situation. Though, I'd like to say thanks so much for being there for me here and giving me the ability to talk about my problems with you all. Thanks So Much.

**Posts:** 2522 · by **kfedouloff** » Thu Jul 22, 2004 8:50 pm

Hi Apexus - it's a pleasure!

Even if your bro seems to be in a different place right now, don't underestimate the importance of letting him know that you care. He might not be responding now, but he is registering the fact that you said what you felt.

Sorry to hear your Mum is in such difficulty. Any chance she can get some kind of help? What would hold her back?

Look after yourself too, Apexus. You're in a tough situation, and you can't take responsibility for everyone in your family!

Keep posting with us whenever you feel like it.

Kathleen

**Posts:** 19 · by **Apexus** » Sat Aug 07, 2004 2:33 am

Sorry I didn't keep you guys posted but its been pretty hectic lately. A few days ago my brother came back after about a week of staying at the hospital (Medical Diagnosis and all). Lately, my brother has been increasingly angry and hostile to those around him for an unknown reason. I've started to push myself less on the fact that I need to help my entire family but more on the fact for my family's safety. I was wondering if you guys had any techniques to relieve major anxiety and fear of imagining things that could happen and what I should do because I've been getting these sudden bursts of fear every now and then.

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