How to convince someone that they are safe?!
Question: He thinks that everyone hates him, and is going to hurt him. He refuses to leave from under his bed; nothing works. He is only ten, and tried to run away from home. He heard someone scream, and thought someone was getting hurt or in trouble, so he ran back home scared. He is afraid of everything, and says he doesn't have a family - that he is a freak.
I don't know how to help him - he is my little brother, and I'm worried... all I can hear is him crying
Answers: He thinks that everyone hates him, and is going to hurt him. He refuses to leave from under his bed; nothing works. He is only ten, and tried to run away from home. He heard someone scream, and thought someone was getting hurt or in trouble, so he ran back home scared. He is afraid of everything, and says he doesn't have a family - that he is a freak.
I don't know how to help him - he is my little brother, and I'm worried... all I can hear is him crying
Sometimes you can't convince somebody that he's safe, no matter how hard you try.
The most important thing is that you don't blame yourself for what is happening. Certainly let him know that you care about him and that you don't think he is a freak, but don't be discouraged if he doesn't respond to you right away.
If you think your psychiatrist is good, then she may just need some time to find the right medication or to help your brother work through his problems.
well i reccomend that u get a therapist
Your brother needs to be evaluated by a doc, and maybe a Psychiatrist... he may have paranoia or schizophrenia. He could be depressed, on drugs, or maybe he is being abused. Definitely get him some professional help. Good luck.
Oh poor baby! I feel for him it looks like he might need to see a psychiatrist so that he can get better. He is paranoid and needs help, hold him,let him feel the loving feeling of you comforting him in your arms.
Poor kid! I would talk to his therapist about this - about how you can help him. I don't think recommending stuff like "Put locks on the door and show them to him" and "Tell him he's OK" are going to be very helpful. I think a professional needs to assess his particular problems and then base coping methods on them.
Maybe he needs the more serious care of the hospital. It's sad, but it seems like he is in a lot of suffering and they really need to help him figure out what is causing all of this and how to help him fix it. And an outside therapist doesn't really have the time to dedicate to your brother that the staff at the hospital do.