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My brother needs help. He doesn't eat, doesn't sleep whole night, always gets angry and don't talk to anybody.
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There is something going in your brother mind which needs help..you definetly need counseling to resolve the inner conflicts for better mental health..my fees is very low to help you..contact me for session through practo..
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counseling.. get in touch with me for session
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therapy will help you.
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It seems to be psychological issue. It needs to be treated asap otherwise it may get complicated. It can be well treated with counseling sessions and medication if required.
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Hi Your brother is feeling upset. He can consult a psychologist and talk about what is bothering him. I understand you are worried about your brother. Do not worry too much your brother will feel better once he speaks to a psychologist.
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Consult a psychologist. You can contact me on my Instagram page shivani_naghnoor
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Does this happen often or sometimes? In case it's sometimes please look for what he is stressed off and if it happens often without certain concern then check his routine is how it is as it usually is.
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Keep a check of daily routine as bathing and changing clothes are they also getting missed out as sleep and meal. please connect to psychologist for helping him in supporting manner not as guiding him "what he should do".
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Communicate as you are concerned for him wanna help --  by just asking 'how can you be helpful to him' ?
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