An old friend of mine is suffering from severe anxiety. We have not seen each other for years, but we used to hang-out daily, and even lived together once. The anxiety has become a lot worse (I've heard) since he dropped out of school, I believe he doesn't want to see me because he doesn't want to face/discuss these topics, I think he feels like he has "fallen behind". I don't feel this way and I'm fine with not discussing any of these topics, and just hanging out. I've tried to reach the person by text but have not had any luck. I strongly believe that he needs friends/a friend in his life, but he is not making it easy. 

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Is it better I leave him alone? Or should I attempt more drastic measures to get a hold of him? What would be the best way to reach out to him and try to meet him?