I am sorry, maybe try a letter. Letters can sometimes help in these situations.

I wouldn't be surprised if he pops back up. maybe just email to keep in touch. Give him the time he needs.

Are you getting any support anywhere else? Family, other friends, doctor, therapist, anyone?

Yes. I have another friend who loves me and family out of town who are supportive. I just miss him.

This actually happened to me last year. My best friend said that my depression was affecting him and he just couldn't do it anymore. I cracked, fell apart. I let it control me and I shouldn't. I hope you find the strength to make it through this.

sorry, doll. its rough, i feel that. if he loves you, if hes a real friend, he'll come around.

its ok to miss him, that's normal. you should not allow yourself to obsess (spelling)over it. if he is a real friend, he will probably be back. if not, you have your memories and an opportunity to make more friends. i do feel your pain, however.

I am so sorry. It is sad when other people's action are truly out of our control.

Whereas I know you know that you have no other option but to accept his decision (whether you agree or not). I am sure he will never be that far away.

And as you progress in your healing, and I hope you are working at it, you can contact him later down the road. Good friends sometimes fade in and out of our lives, but good friends stay in spirit. And I am sure he will always want the best for you.

maybe he just needs a break

I too am in the same place. I wake up almost every hour at night and cry, I lost my best friend and it hurts..I hope time heals and he returns. Memories is what YOU and I have for now they will do. I pray that your friend sees the light in your friendship.

If he's a true friend he won't stay away forever. give him and yourself a break then go find him.

Bring him here. Send a link or something. I never realised how devistating depression could be until I read some of these stories. I am humbled by the strength of some of you people.

It's hard without him. He's the one I turned to for so long. Without him, I feel alone.

Like others have said...if he's a true friend he'll never be completely gone.
Friends come and go in our lives for a reason. Some just simply move onto a different path from ours.

Do not grieve for the friends you may have lost, be excited about the friends you will meet

I know exactly how you feel my best friend told me that she couldn't deal with me and to move out for awhile. All I can say is give it time don't lose hope in him. I know it hurts!!!

brave..depression has an effect on those around us, especially if we don't take active steps to find solutions.

I ended a friendship with someone who after more than a decade was unwilling to do anything about her situation. A friend, like any relationship, can only stick out for so long and then we become exhausting to them.