Kleptomaniac Brother?

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[Sapphire]

None of us can say what is going on for your brother. I know it is frustrating, but you have to let the psychologist do their job.
How old is he? Maybe you could express your concerns about kleptomania to them in private?

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Robert, i think you have to let your folks know what's going on here and let them take care of it. It might also be a good idea for you and them (and maybe the psychologist, too) to come up with a plan to address your brother's impulsiveness. Right now, it doesn't sound as if there is one.

Therapy works not only when the person with the problem is in treatment, finding other ways to deal with stuff and control themselves, but maybe in your case, the whole family, too, to work on a plan to help your brother learn the necessary skills he seems to be lacking.

Until then, it sounds as if he has some pretty major issues, he cannot control himself or show good judgement. Don't take it personally, he's not doing it just to you, or because he doesn't like you or respect you. it's that there's something wrong here, he can't help himself. Hopefully, the doctor can help him. And until then, you and your folks should have a plan to address his behaviors at home.