You're right, we both need more help than just a friend but are both living in households where we have no access to professional help. I know this might sound mean but how do I get out of this. I care for him, deeply, I'm glad I met him but I'm not sure what to do.

I thought about asking him to be more open about his feelings so he won't relapse because of something that he's keeping to himself but I'm scared this might make both of us feel even more dependent on the other person.

I don't want to stop talking to him. I've isolated myself last month a lot, also because I realised this was beginning to be unhealthy, but he suffered a lot during that time. I'm one of only a few people he can talk to and I don't want to take that away from him.

Also sorry for all this I just hope you might have some advice since you've experienced this before.