Download FREE Practo app
Get ₹200 HealthCash
Depression
My brother is suffering from depression last 3years. Actually he was cheated by his girlfriend..he loves her so much till now..and he thinks about her memory all the time..but now.. he prays for death..he is frustrated for past memories and try to commit suicide...
What can I do?
Answers (14)
Like the answers? Consult privately with the doctor of your choice
Hi
Consult psychiatrist for treatment of depression.
Next Steps
Engage him in his hobbies, the things he loves to do.talk to him. maintain his social circle
Health Tips
keep him busy
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Didn't find the answer you are looking for?
Talk to experienced doctor online and get your health questions answered in just 5 minutes.
+137
Hi, I'm very sorry for the late reply. However, here I am. Taking care of someone who's having mental health issues can take a toll on you too, you should be proud of yourself for having enough love and care to be able to ask this difficult question. My only suggestion for your brother would be to get him to see a therapist. If he's unwilling to, remember you can't do much about it so take care of yourself when it comes to self blame and guilt. Give him space and unconditional love and I'm sure he'll agree to seeing a therapist. I hope your brother recovers soon and I hope you take care of yourself while you take care of those around you as well. Warm regards.
Answered
Flag this answer
1/1 people found this helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
If the case is exactly how you mentioned, then it is right time to get professional help and at the earliest.
Next Steps
Consult a Psychologist and if required Psychiatrist may also be required to be referred in case he is unable to cope up
Health Tips
Keep him motivated and especially in the direction to get better through professional help
Answered
Flag this answer
1/1 people found this helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Going through such a condition where a person feels betrayed, definitely takes lot of time to cope. If the person is showing suicidal tendencies, the best thing that you can do is to support system for the person. Talk to him.
Next Steps
The Patient in such a scenario, needs to consult a Psychiatrist/ Clinical Psychologist.
Health Tips
Keep himself engaged in activities.Your support is of utmost importance right now. Give him quality time and company.
Answered
Flag this answer
1/1 people found this helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Right now the early intervention would be to consult a psychiatrist who can help in harm reduction, followed by counselling or psychotherapy for coping with the breakup.
Answered
Flag this answer
1/1 people found this helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Ms. Ananthi
Counselling Psychologist
14 yrs exp
Chennai
Hi, There are therapies to reduce depression levels and suicidal prevention. There are many people who comes to our clinic or gets phone counselling for depression. Please seek professional help.
Therapy is not a hard one for an individual. Your brother can come out of his issues and lead a very happy life if you probably help to choose a psychologist and counsel him. After knowing all his problems, please do not sit and waste your time. I recommend you to get help from the therapist. Feel free to contact us
Next Steps
consult a psychologist.
Answered
Flag this answer
1/1 people found this helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Ms. Kavita Sharma (PhD)
Counselling Psychologist
7 yrs exp
Udaipur
Thankyou for Sharing your concerne! I appreciate that you are aware about your brother's issue and want to do Good for him by make him understand that Stop looking for Happiness in the same place where things had already gone, I also appreciate that you approach help from professionals. Committing suicide is not the solution it's a running away from own self and not to accept present and I understand this is very difficult for him to deal with everything. I suggest you to consult with both Psychiatrist and Psychologist to help him best.
Next Steps
Consult with Psychiatrist and Psychologist.
Answered
Flag this answer
1/1 people found this helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Ms. Pranchi Agrawal
Psychologist
7 yrs exp
Greater Noida
I appreciate your concern to him. I would like to recommend you to visit a Psychologist. Seeking help now can help stop symptoms becoming worse.
Next Steps
Consult Psychologist
Health Tips
You can encourage him to seek help form psychologist and Let him know that you and your family care about him and he’s not alone. You can reassure him that he will not feel this way forever.
Contact me for more details.
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Dr. Chellam Narendiran (PhD)
Counselling Psychologist
11 yrs exp
Coimbatore
Well, the situation demands professional intervention at the earliest. Its high time help him to realize his current position and ask his close friend to get in connect with him on regular intervals. This will help him in speaking his mind out and try to come out of it by seeing his counterparts support and care for him.
Next Steps
Would recommend to vist a psychologist and therapist
Health Tips
1) Engage him in small small household activities (2) Physical exercises and games would help him better (3) Engage in some productive hobbies.
Answered
Flag this answer
1/1 people found this helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Ms. Rajatha Sarkar
Psychologist
17 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi dear I appreciate your support and concern to him, this requires till he cope with problems.
It's common most of the relationship break ups will be an emotional dysfunctional (betrayed) leading to the Depression. Right now your brother could be in severe depression, which requires immediate psychiatrist intervention. Further he can take the help of psychologists to work on his emotional area to cope from the negativity to reality of life, by building the self belief / confidence and values.
Next Steps
At the earliest take the help of both experts to deal with the situation, in the meantime your strengths is also important here, so that it can reflect in him also. Don't worry things will settle. Take care. ☺️
Health Tips
Put the environment with the things he likes the most and comfortable, focus and encourage on minute coping things also..
Answered
Flag this answer
1/1 people found this helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Ms. Seema Jathar
Psychologist
5 yrs exp
Pune
Hello
Your brother needs a professional help. There can many emotions behind his sadness or depression such as betrayal, self doubting, feeling of worthlessness. He needs to take therapy sessions to come out of this. He needs to come out of that loss and accept it and move on in his life. He should understand this that it was not his mistake. He needs a grief counseling therapy.
Next Steps
consult a psychologist.
Answered
Flag this answer
1/1 people found this helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Ms. Nikeeta Shah
Psychologist
3 yrs exp
Pune
Your brother needs professional help. Since he's having suicidal ideations, his severity of depression needs to be checked, which I suspect is quite severe. Through counseling he'll be able to get a closure from his past, and see the rest of his life through positive lens. If the level of depression is too severe, where his cognitive functioning is also affected, we might need to consult a psychiatrist as well.
Next Steps
please find a suitable counselor/clinical psychologist online and go ahead with his consultation.
Answered
Flag this answer
1/1 people found this helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Ms. Hema Sampath
Counselling Psychologist
18 yrs exp
Bangalore
My suggestion is to seek a Professional help. Do fix an on-line Consultation, so that he can share and discuss with them with more confidentially and private.
You can connect with me for more details.
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Mr. Nitin Shah
Hypnotherapist
12 yrs exp
Mumbai
Start by consulting a psychiatrist and check if the psychiatrist already works with a psychologist. If yes than connect with the psychologist that the psychiatrist is already working with. If the psychiatrist is not working with any particular psychologist than do let me know and we can scissor something.
Next Steps
Consult a psychiatrist
Answered
Flag this answer
1/1 people found this helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Articles you may like
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.
The question asked on this page is a free question. You can ask a free health question by downloading the Practo app.
Articles you may like
Tell us what's troubling you
Tell us what's troubling you
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.