My friend recently got diagnosed with depression. he told me a while back that his work life was slipping, family life slipping, and social life ground to a halt. I tried to cheer him up and help him laugh and enjoy life a bit more but I feel like I have failed.

After he was diagnosed I told him that I would be checking in with him every few days to see how he is doing. Until recently, it seemed like he was doing better. Now, nothing. He doesn't pick up the phone, wont respond to texts, etc. I know he alive since I called into his work to see if he is showing up. he is but they say he is really down.

Anyone have any tips to share? I care for him a lot and I feel as if I am failing as a friend. He has pushed away almost everyone. His distancing and silence is heart breaking. I can't get through to him. I know that this is something that I cannot cure but it is tearing me up seeing someone I've known for so long fall apart.