Mike, can you talk to your brother about this? He sounds really depressed. I think he may be in trouble considering the sadness he is feeling. It would be helpful to him to be able to discuss his feelings with someone. Some other folks are likely a lot more knowledgeable about what can be done for him with references to some articles, hot lines and such. I've been on here for only about 6 weeks.

Are you older or younger. Do you have a good relationship with him and could you talk to him? I know everyone here says he needs a therapist and psych doctor for
possible need for anti-depressants. That's what I would recommend too.

You say he doesn't talk much, so he is holding his feelings in..maybe a little prying from a trusted brother or friend would help. Hugs, bj