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Originally Posted by Littlemeinsweden
"No energy left" was specifically related to the demanding friendship with his friend, a friend that is not capable of apreciation among other things.
You're right Vibrating Obsidian, depression might make us take decisions we're not fully equipped for. Been there.
He doesn't want to see a psychologist because of the drug lobby, waiting lines and due to the perspectives commonly applied. He needs friends, not shrinks I think.
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Shrinks is a slang name specifically for psychiatrists, not psychologists.
Having depression does not necessarily mean anti-depressants. I'm all up for green psychiatry, where AD's are a last resort.
Friends and loved ones are important for support through difficult times. But as it seems many of his close people have gone, and it's quite a burden which can cause withdrawal from life.
It's good that you've been through depression, since you can use your experience as reflection to his condition. You are there for him and you are the one who can help him most because you love him
Besides therapy I can recommend natural remedies. One is Stabillium 200. Those are fish-based tablets, with the intent to ease mental struggles, mostly stress. But it's worth a try, and it's completely harmless.
Another remedy is St. John's Wort. It's great for mild-moderate AD and it's also natural (made from St. John's Wort, an Australian flower). It's been used as an AD for hundreds of years.
I'm using both of them right now.