Things were going total usual as far as I know. He was not a socially outgoing guy. As far as I know he didn't have a recent break up or anything because there was no girlfriend. The entire time I knew him (since around age 12) he behaved the same way he did did till last week.

It should be noted that we no longer live(d) in the same town some some of my info is gathered from other friends.

But as best as I can answer your question things were going no better or worse than normal. (We had phone calls every few months, still considered him a good friend)

I do want this thread to be about my friend please so much as XPT member's thoughts about suicide and death and friends and loss and anger. Or however this kind of thing has affected you.

Let my buddy Will be a catalyst for discussion or sharing please.

I tried to say all I needed to say in the OP to get the ball rolling (and you ring up a fine point about depression, suicide and genetics) and please talk about it more if you like. Just that I don't want to answer a ton of questions about Will.

It may be a better thing to start a discussion by me saying that I feel upset and fucked up and angry about the loss but more specifically the suicide of a buddy.

I want to know what you folks have felt or insights you have gained or anything about similar things in your lives.

(ivor, PM me if this is something you want to talk aout specifically) but everyone else I want to make an opened thread about this. Say what you want to say "thoughts on suicide" is the subject.

Thanks.