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My brother locks himself in his room all day long. Sometimes he even says he's sick.

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My brother locks himself in his room all day long. Sometimes he even says he's sick. By Anonymous | Published on December 18, 2024

I am a boy, with two sisters and one brother. My father has a particularly bad temper and is very irritable. My mother is straightforward and speaks her mind, but she also has a bad temper. My parents don't get along well, and recently my father has had some business problems. Since I was little, my mother has favoured me more, and she also has a son-preference. She is always dissatisfied with my brother and likes to compare him with other people's children. My brother is introverted, and now that he has graduated from university, he has been staying at home for more than a year without going out to work. He spends all day locked in his room playing games. My parents also scold him, and he doesn't get along well with any of his family members. Sometimes he just suddenly bursts out laughing for no reason.

No one can say anything about him, and he gets angry whenever it happens. My mother always scolds him, my father sometimes even hits him, and my brother sometimes says he's sick. I'd like to ask what kind of situation my brother is in. And how should he be treated?

Thank you!

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Madigan Davis Forgive and forget - this is the golden rule of a happy life.

I can see how challenging the situation must be for you and your family. It sounds like your brother might be struggling with mental health issues, possibly depression or anxiety. In such cases, it's important to seek professional help from a psychologist or psychiatrist who can provide proper diagnosis and treatment.

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Sam Davis A teacher's words are the seeds that germinate into wisdom in a student's mind.

It's really tough hearing about your brother's situation. Maybe he feels lost after graduating and under pressure because of your parents' expectations. Encouraging him to talk about his feelings and supporting him in finding a counselor could be beneficial.

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Stewart Anderson The more we grow, the more we see that growth is a never - ending spiral.

Your brother's behavior suggests he might be facing significant personal challenges, maybe even mental health struggles. The family should consider a compassionate approach, focusing on understanding and support rather than criticism, and perhaps look into therapy options.

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Benedict Jackson A half - truth is a whole lie.

This is quite a complex family dynamic you're describing. Your brother's retreat into gaming and isolation may indicate that he's using these as coping mechanisms. A mental health professional could offer guidance on how to best support him.

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Harrison Miller Learning is a dialogue that never ends.

The environment at home seems very tense and not supportive for your brother. He might benefit greatly from speaking to a therapist who can help him explore what's going on internally and give him tools to cope better with life outside his room.

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