The best thing you can do is be there for him as a friend without pushing or making him feel pressured. Let him know he's cared for, make him feel important without directly telling him so. Drop little hints, compliments, make him see yourself the way you see him in the way you treat him and speak towards him.
And do not blame yourself. This is a crazy, fucked up world we live in. So many people are depressed and suicidal. It's no wonder in a world that has us chasing cars and houses, working jobs we hate to buy shit we don't need... And we forget about ourselves. We've been overcome by ego.
Aside from what I've already suggested, if he starts giving things away or becomes suddenly much happier, those can be warning signs. You can't force him to get professional help and he can't be taken in against his will unless he actually tries something, and it's not like you can be there to guard him 24/7, but if he starts acting stranger than usual, there are centers you can call that will give you advice, just find the local crisis center in your area.
But ultimately, you cannot blame yourself. It's his life and his decision, whether it be wise or not, it's outside of your control..
Is it normal that he feels this way?
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The best thing you can do is be there for him as a friend without pushing or making him feel pressured. Let him know he's cared for, make him feel important without directly telling him so. Drop little hints, compliments, make him see yourself the way you see him in the way you treat him and speak towards him.
And do not blame yourself. This is a crazy, fucked up world we live in. So many people are depressed and suicidal. It's no wonder in a world that has us chasing cars and houses, working jobs we hate to buy shit we don't need... And we forget about ourselves. We've been overcome by ego.
Aside from what I've already suggested, if he starts giving things away or becomes suddenly much happier, those can be warning signs. You can't force him to get professional help and he can't be taken in against his will unless he actually tries something, and it's not like you can be there to guard him 24/7, but if he starts acting stranger than usual, there are centers you can call that will give you advice, just find the local crisis center in your area.
But ultimately, you cannot blame yourself. It's his life and his decision, whether it be wise or not, it's outside of your control..