he has major depression and its not been an issue in the 2+ years we've been together, but its suddenly started to effect him again. he can barely get out of bed. he wants to be alone all the time, but hes sad because hes so alone. i am trying so hard not to be frustrated with him. i have major depression too, but mine is so different. its hard for me to fully understand how he feels.

i want to help him. he says i can't help, but i just don't feel right doing nothing. i really love him. i want him to be okay. its a long distance relationship so i cannot actually be with him right now, but i am going to visit him very soon. i will be with him for almost a month. he thinks having me there in person will help. i just feel so useless to him right now. its making me really depressed cause i miss him and i don't know what i can do for him. hes not around much anymore and it makes me really sad.

what can i do to help him, without becoming really depressed myself?