How to do with the reticent family members?

Guangdong, China
October 19, 2017 3:32am CST
Recently, no, maybe from long time ago, my brother became reticent. He often locks himself into his bedroom and no a little bit communication between us. My mom are so concerned about him. He just likes playing PC games as his eternal mission. I think he is a auite normal boy, but my mom and I couldn't help concerning him. Even though we try to communicate with him, but it is no use. How to deal with this situation?
7 people like this
9 responses
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
19 Oct 17
Maybe your mother should oblige him to talk about his school or work or the games he plays on the internet. Just make him talk and share stories. He is like that, because he is so engrossed in enjoying PC games. There should be a time for that and a time for family bonding.
2 people like this
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
20 Oct 17
@Behindtheguitarbar Eating out, doesn't he like it?
• Guangdong, China
20 Oct 17
We tried several time for family bonding, but it seemed no use.
1 person likes this
• Guangdong, China
20 Oct 17
1 person likes this
@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
19 Oct 17
i think you should talk to him, hopefully he is not depressed. if he has his own world, then your family should be receptive of him.
1 person likes this
• Guangdong, China
20 Oct 17
That's the attitude I hold. I think although he is quiet, but it is normal of him.
1 person likes this
@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
21 Oct 17
@Behindtheguitarbar how young is your brother? if he is still school-age, then he may have an imaginary friend whom he can interact with and thus ignoring the reality.
@Ithink (9980)
• United States
20 Oct 17
Depressed maybe? How old is he? If young maybe what he needs is to be told no games at such and such time. Limits are good for all of us.
@Ithink (9980)
• United States
20 Oct 17
@Behindtheguitarbar Yes they are, so any clue to figure this out so far?
• Guangdong, China
20 Oct 17
Limits are of course good for all of us.
1 person likes this
• Guangdong, China
23 Oct 17
@Ithink not yet. But thanks, things go better.
1 person likes this
@m_audrey6788 (58472)
• Germany
19 Oct 17
It`s hard to know your brothers sickness but I suggest that you sent him to a Psychiatrist to analyze his true problem after you can get some ideas from the Psychiatrist on how to deal with him because there are people who are not sick but only wants to be alone (Introverts)
1 person likes this
@cttolledo (5454)
• Legaspi, Philippines
19 Oct 17
Sounds serious. If that is not his normal behaviour you have to consult the expert. This could be a sign of depression. I do not want to sounds nega but its better to be cautious about it.
1 person likes this
• Guangdong, China
20 Oct 17
thanks for your advice. I will be careful to do with.
@Jill_H (147)
19 Oct 17
Maybe you can play the same game with him. This maybe help you communicate with him.
• Guangdong, China
20 Oct 17
oh, I prefer not to play the games.
• Guangdong, China
20 Oct 17
@Jill_H thanks for your advice.
@Jill_H (147)
20 Oct 17
@Behindtheguitarbar To find something you both interested in. Establish your common topics. Maybe he would feel comfortable, and tell you what he felt.
@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
22 Oct 17
Sad to hear that. He seems to want to shut the world out and that cannot be healthy. Has he given any explanation for his seclusion?
• Guangdong, China
23 Oct 17
kind of like that.
1 person likes this
@Shavkat (139933)
• Philippines
19 Oct 17
Well, I am not sure how he falls into such condition. But I think he was addicted to playing PC games. It can lead behavioral problems.
@Shavkat (139933)
• Philippines
20 Oct 17
@Behindtheguitarbar I think he needs a psychiatrist.
• Guangdong, China
20 Oct 17
so he got anger easily than ever, based on my experience.
@ilocosboy (45156)
• Philippines
19 Oct 17
I really don't know how. Maybe you can jump into his boat and play video games and talk aboutthe game.
• Guangdong, China
20 Oct 17
er, no. I'm not interested in PC games at all.