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May 16, 2006, 02:58 PM
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My brother-in-law of 27 years has some kind of problem I don’t know what it is. However, my sister is fed up with it and is going to divorce him. I’m afraid that he could turn violent. He has never expressed any physical violence, but does have some kind of rage problem.
He has never successfully held a job in the 27 years of their marriage: he is always fired/laid off due to personality problems. I think he has Asperger’s Syndromes except for one thing. He has these “fits” or “rants”. For example: I have heard him (and seen him) on several occasions, pacing around, gesticulating, and cursing and ranting in a loud whisper in the next room, or out loud in the shower where he thinks he can’t be over heard. The parts I heard sound like “ G-d damn,….pisses me off, who do they think…XXXX” etc. My husband finally got to hear one of BIL’s rants, and was thoroughly creeped out. BIL does not know how to reciprocate in conversation, is clumsy, doesn’t “see” things, and has horrible social manners— in addition to being extremely intelligent and well-read and knowledgeable in many subjects. He is ABD because of his obnoxious personality problems. What could possibly be going on with this guy? Rage-aholic AND Asperger’s????? I am stumped. Any advice appreciated. Boo Radly |
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May 16, 2006, 03:17 PM
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Welcome Boo! Sounds like he is a good canidate on getting things checked out. Is this what is destroying their marriage? If so has your sister tried to talk to him about getting some kind of help? Usually with mental illness there is so much more behind what others may see. Sounds like he may need some professional help.
Cher
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May 16, 2006, 03:24 PM
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of course he is the kind of person who will not consider any kind help. It's "everyone else" who is wrong.
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May 16, 2006, 10:14 PM
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sounds as if it would be like trying to change an alcoholic/drug addict, etc.....you can't do it. so, the best thing your sister can do is get help for herself and try to create a peaceful place for herself and her family.
there are always going to be people with problems that are not understood and are very, very hard to help. good luck and i applaud your trying to find help for someone in your family. pat |
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