I have a close friend who is clearly depressed and has been for over a year. It's getting worse, and I have been desperately trying to help him, but he just won't/can't help himself. It's at a stage where it's actually frustrating talking to him-he is constantly upset and talking about how bad things are, but won't go to the doctors or take any advice-its always 'yes but....' or 'I can't because....'. I don't know what to do anymore; I feel terrible saying this but it makes me angry/frustrated/down myself talking to him now. It's like banging my head against a brick wall and is mentally draining. I love him, but I'm finding I'm dreading talking to him. Where do I go from here? AIBU to back off for a while? I would never abandon him but I just can't help it seems. I feel such a bitch writing this, but after another evening of going round in circles for hours I'm stuck.
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TheWitTank · 28/01/2015 20:53
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