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What Are The Symptoms Of A Mental Disorder?

my brother has some thing going on in him He lives with me, He has some type of disorder i think... I found out today that he has opened up 5 jars of peanut butter and did not finish using even one jar before opening new jars...he won t finish drinking one gallon of milk before its finished he will open up the newest gallon of milk bought ...he won t finish a roll of toilet paper before opening up a new roll...is this signs of an disorder?
Fri, 18 May 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

These symptoms can be sign of mental illness. You need to see a psychiatrist for detailed assessment. These symptoms can be caused if he is having repetitive thoughts regarding opening boxes and then eating out of them. Its always good to get diagnosed at earlier stage of illness and get treatment.

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What Are The Symptoms Of A Mental Disorder?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. These symptoms can be sign of mental illness. You need to see a psychiatrist for detailed assessment. These symptoms can be caused if he is having repetitive thoughts regarding opening boxes and then eating out of them. Its always good to get diagnosed at earlier stage of illness and get treatment. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.