Brother admitted to hospital after realizing mom has BPD

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Hi,

So my 20-something brother recently moved out of the house away from our BPD

mother. He lost 100 pounds (down to 300) and started school. He just realized

that he's been living in fear for his whole life because of his upbringing, that

he had been eating himself to death and heading down the same slippery slope as

our mom, and this triggered a nervous breakdown. The police took him to the

hospital this morning where he is undergoing evaluation.

I'm glad he is there, as I think he can get the help he needs. He is ranting in

cliches and repeating himself, and hasn't slept in days. He's also under the

influence of a couple antidepressants and pot.

I guess my question is, does anyone have experience with this type of

breakdown, specifically in relation to a kid of someone with BPD? I am not sure

what to do to help, as I live 2 states away with a family and job. I had my own

realizations about health, life, and BPD over the course of 3 years, which was

easier to deal with as it did not come all at once. But he's had an overwhelming

Eureka moment caused by a bender/manic episode and seemingly cannot recover from

it.

I joined this group in 2007 when I realized my mom had BPD, and I've found it so

helpful. This is the only place I can come for this new challenge I'm dealing

with. Thoughts and perspectives are welcome. Thank you all so much for your

insight.