(((bipolar_bear))) Thanks. You are being helpful, I appreciate the advice! You're right about that, and I've been very grateful for the times he's been there for me when I've been having a hard time, but unfortunately I know so little about depression it can be hard to relate...I don't always know what to say to him. I'm not sure he'd want me trying to track him down, and even if I could he lives so far away that I probably wouldn't be able to do anything, but it's something to bear in mind - maybe there's someone closer by who can help.

I'm sorry he's hurting so much as well.