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I'm sorry your brother is struggling so. I know it must be very painful for you to watch. If he is out of control there is, sadly, really nothing you can do for him. Untreated bipolar gets progressively worse over the years, and it sounds like your brother has not had effective treatment for a long time-- maybe ever. You have to take care of yourself and deal with your own issues first. You say he can be highly abusive and intimidating when he's angry. This sounds like it makes him dangerous to himself and others. As painful as it may be, committal and inpatient treatment may be the only thing that can bring him out of his spiral. But it's not up to you to do that. At some point some authority will. It's definitely up to you to take care of yourself and be safe.
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Dx Bipolar II 2014 -- currently in remission
Stay calm, be kind, have hope, love lots, and be well.
"Listen to the deep voice of your soul. Do not be distracted by the voice of your mind." -- Caitlin Matthews[/B][/COLOR][/SIZE]
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