Hi all, hoping to get some advice on how to approach my brother who is struggling with his mental health. I believe he is depressed and suffers from social anxiety. He has tried a couple of things eg anxiety medication for a short time and counselling a couple of times but feels they didn't work and this is how he'll always be and feel going forward 🥺 he's really worrying me. He is married with two young kids. His wife is trying really hard to support and help him but he shuts down and isolates himself when she tries to speak with him. What should I do if he denies it all and shuts me out as well? I know it needs to be his choice to seek help and he might not be ready. Continue to check in, love, support, listen and encourage him to seek professional help from a distance? Any insight would be appreciated ❤
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He may be holding on to something he can’t get out. He needs to open up to someone. He needs a psychologist who can help him and he really needs to try and stick to the anti depressants. They work wonders but he needs to do this and see a psychologist. His wife can ring beyond blue and get some advice also. Get him and go for walks with him just you 2. Walking is amazing for the mind and he may open up to you.
I forgot to add. Go and see him and tell him how worried you are and that you are not leaving until he speaks with you and make him open up. he is probably busting to tell someone deep down but he can’t.