That hits close to home—I had a friend who suddenly said the same thing, and it was gutting because they were always the life of the group. At first, I panicked trying to cheer them up, but that just made them shut down more. I found this guide really helpful for understanding how to support without adding pressure: how to help a friend with depression . What really worked for us was small, consistent gestures: listening, texting without expecting replies, inviting them along but letting them say no.