Worried about a friend
A friend that I consider very close to me has severe depression. He is pretty much constantly suicidal. His parents don't care that he feels this way and claims he'll get over it. I've tried to tell him that he can go to a therapist by himself since he's almost 18, but he refuses. I've asked him what I can do to help, but he says there is nothing for me to do.
Then, the other day, a popular singer committed suicide. A friend that knew him released a statement that said "I could help him sometimes, but I was just delaying the inevitable."
That really struck me to my core. What if I'm just delaying the inevitable? How am I supposed to stop him? If he dies, then what am I going to do? I have depressive episodes myself and I'm not sure I could take it.
Any advice would be appreciated. I just want him to live. Thank you.
@FranklyMaple
You probably have an idea as to why he may be depressed. Does he ever travel? Getting out and about will usually help, if not only to make you appreciate what you have at home when you get home.
He needs someone to get him out and get a fresh perspective. He is WAY too young to be feeling like he is.
@FranklyMaple
Also, one thing that I turned to at that age was music. There has to be music, bands, something that he likes.