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Hi. I have also suffered from depressions for years and have aoftent hought about harming myself but I haven't done that, thank God. I feel sorry for you and your brother. Does anyone know eaxactly why he is depressed? We have to know this first before we can change things in his life. Alot of people are depressed but no one asks them what would make them not feel that way is why I ask.

I think the only way too fix this is for him to get to the real problem or at least to discuss the issues that are deep. I wonder what has happen for you both to have depression. Self harming is a normally deep rooted problem. Its a sign the the person want to feel and the only way they can do this is by cutting themselves. I hope you can both get help goodluck

I would suggest discussing your concerns with his physician.....the roller coaster that your brother is on can be very dangerous.....there are many good medications out there now that can be useful in fitting this type of self-abusive behavior..... Is there a support group that he could participate in...maybe being around others who suffer from similar things might help him to stay focused on controlling these impoulses.....maybe he could have a "telephone buddy"...someone he can call whenever he is feeling this way and they can come to him and provide him with support...if you are close....maybe that could be you...it would benefit him and help you to keep in better touch with the things he is experiencing...therefore allowing you to seek help earlier...before it gets out of hand..... I know that this is vey difficult for you and for your brother.....I will pray for you and him...and your family as this must be difficult for all....God bless and take care...