I have a friend who’s been going through a depressive episode lately. He’s been isolating himself and not eating — the usual things that come with these episodes. 

I’ve been checking in on him everyday (reassuring him that a reply isn’t needed; I understand it completely. I just don’t want him to feel alone) but I’m scared that by checking in and asking him if he’s eaten everyday is going to make him feel burdened by it. 

I give him the space he needs and I don’t send him a lot of texts — just one or two a day but I’m scared that even that is too much. 

Should I stop the daily texts and just check up on him every few days instead?