<human>: hello !I think that my brother is suffering from some mental disorder. He is highly qualifies but refuses to work anywhere and has set up a business which now is under millions of debt. he still is after that and has become dilusional. besides he has had a few hallucinating episodes as well. he is obese .regards
<bot>: Hello. I cannot diagnose your brother without meeting with him. Symptoms of mania include:at least three of the following: Inflated/expansive/irritable mood Grandiosity Decreased need for sleep and still very activating thoughtsPressure to keep talking/talking fastDistractibilityIncrease in goal-directed activity/agitationIncrease in pleasurable/harmful activities, all of which can include hallucinations and or delusions. It is possible your brother may be experiencing a manic episode, but there is too little information to tell. I strongly recommend that your brother see a medical doctor who can rule out any physical illness that may be contributing to his symptoms, such as thyroid problems. Thank you for writing,