So stubborn!!

I don't know where to post this so im hoping this is ok.

A friend of mine is getting all love sick over some guy and he's coming to me with all his problems such as not eatingn, suicidal thoughts and major depression. I can't handle this, and on top of this I am trying to help him, I suggest things, I tell him what he is doing (by not eating) is unhealthy and that the symptoms he has are of anorexia, I've tried to talk things out with him in these suicidal thoughts but all he does is throw them back and acts ungrateful! He won't accept anything I say to him and just replies negatively, with things such as "I don't care if its anorexia." and "If I lose the weight I will be happy" and then says "I should be droppin my problems" but then does it again, and still won't accept anything I say. I've tried sympathy, ive tried shocking him, ive tried everything. Do I just give up?

I believe at some point there is nothing more you can do...I wouldn't want to KEEP trying if someone wasn't appreciating it or even considering what I said. BE there but don't break your back for someone who isn't willing to do the same for you.

Well you cant help someone who doesnt want the help...hes definetly reaching out to you Kim but whether he actually is ready to move on and start bettering himself is another thing.
People handle stress in all sorts of different ways, I can relate to the not eating thing cause thats one of the ways I personally manifest stress.
I dont think you should give up on him as such, but be honest with him that your tireless efforts to help him, when hes not willing to take your advice are draining your energies.
See what his thoughts are then on the matter and go from there - one step at a time :O)

Thanks for all everyone's opinions. I'm not going to give up, but will tell him how tired of getting my support thrown back at me. Thanks.