How can I deal with my brother's depression?

I can relate to your brother in every way. Except being English, and being a veteran. Everything else in my life is LITERALLY the same, right down to the 29 year old sister. It's bizarre actually. Except I don't get angry, I just act miserable. I also moved out two weeks ago, and I'm now living out of my car, working in a barbeque pit (which sucks with a bad back), 4 hours from home, with no friends.

I wonder if he knows what you said in this question? Reading it I could hear my own sister speaking and it seemed to put an empathetic perspective on things. Because I know she feels that way too. Maybe you could write it in a letter so that you would not start an argument.

You could try introducing him to a girl. Women can be so difficult to meet, and don't usually care for men that are going through a tough time. They expect us to be confident and rich. It's easy to just give up. It's kinda like a chicken vs. egg thing - does the lack of companionship make us give up in life, or does giving up in life make us unattractive? Believing that we have nothing to offer is very hard for a man. I'd like for my own sister to introduce me to someone that I KNOW is compassionate and understanding. I feel like if I had someone to impress, I'd work a lot harder.

And he might not want to hear this, or believe it, but right wing politics are becoming more and more unpopular. The Sarah Palins, Donald Trumps, and Dick Cheneys are becoming hated over here. They are still prevalent, but they can't last much longer. The more they open their mouths the more everyone hates them. It's been a joy watching them drown.

Tell him..visit blackdogtribe.com to get online support. Also visit yourlifeyourvoice.org to talk to a free online councellor. Also look up art therapy, channelling what yr feeling into something creative helps yr brain process the negativity in yr head, even if yr not good at art; a could technique is doodling it brings yr thoughts into the present stopping u dwelling on the past and yr problems. If yr self esteem is low do and learn new things, small at first, this will give u a sense of achievement...Find some volunteer work, helping others or nature builds self esteem, it looks good on yr CV, it gives perspective, u ll meet nice new people and it gives good karma. U don't have to believe in God but finding some spirituality helps and good karma is a good start. When u find things that help come on here and share with the other troubled people, more good karma. Join clubs, groups, classes and activities in yr community were u ll meet likeminded people and have new things in yr life. U could even challenge yrself by joining activities u wouldnt normally be interested in. Don't be afraid to go to yr doctor and be totally honest, they ll understand and be able to help, medication or a change of medication can work wonders. A journey of self discovery is a good thing to do. Try different ways of living until u find one that makes sense. People have all kinds of reasons for living. And the journey of self dicovery is half the reward. Read The Magic by Rhona Byrne it has helped alot of people. And playing computer games has been shown to help with depression. Good luck,.

you think think approximately won it confusing....take a seem at residing your brother's existence. he's now no longer seeking to make your existence depressing, it is not his fault. you're a kinfolk, take a seem at exhibiting some sympathy and help, the main suitable element your loved ones demands is a whiney, selfish, spoiled brat making existence worse. melancholy is complicated on the completed kinfolk, must be think approximately to chat to every person your self. it incredibly is now no longer handy, besides the fact that have a center a minimum of.

I can relate to your brother in that my family sometimes doesn't know how to deal with me. I find it most helpful when they support where they can and leave me alone when I'm doing okay. I have schizophrenia and BPD which are a little different, but I've also had depression and the best thing for that is to show him how much you love him and are there for him. There is, sadly, not much else you can do for him. Just be there when you can.

I don't know how this fits in with regard to his prejudices, but you might show him the evidence in favor of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction for chronic pain and depression.