
Suggest Treatment For Severe Depression And Obssesive Nature

My brother and this woman only saw each other at their very best; he holds this woman this woman up on a pedestal and sees her through XXXXXXX tinted glasses. To me it seemed the woman was not satisfied with what she was getting from her marriage and seemed to come to my brother when it was convenient for her and when she wanted attention. He's now crossed yet another line and contacted her minister who indicated she was completely uncomfortable about that. It resulted in yet another letter hoping he would move on, etc etc. My brother accepts no part in intruding in this marriage; indicates the woman is in no way to blame for having an affair and everything is the husband's fault. It's almost as if my brother feels like the husband/injured party. I finally tried to explain to him that all these things could be perceived as harassment/stalking by the police and he could be jeopardizing his reputation and career. He couldn't even comprehend that someone might think that. At this point he hears only what he wants to hear; reads between the lines and sees what he wants to see and no one can get through to him. I'm extremely worried about him. What more can I do?
A collaborative effort is required
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Welcome to HCM.
I understand your concerns for your brother.
You have mentioned that he has become obsessed with her and also feels depressed. He only listens to what he wants to hear. He also blames himself for all this.
In this case, a collaborative effort of family, a psychiatrist and a psychotherapist would be required.
Family must support him and make him understand what could be the real life situations which he can face as a consequence of his behaviour. This has to be done repeatedly.
A psychiatrist's effort would be to try to break his fixed beliefs and treat his depressive mood with medicines like antidepressants.
When he becomes receptive to hearing something, a psychotherapist can go for cognitive therapies.
This is easier said than done but I suggest you to keep on trying this persistently with your brother. Try and divert his mind to issues other than this.
Hope this helps.
Any further queries are welcome.
Thanks.

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