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seeker: Economics and Business Law.
supporter: You should find a nice quiet spot to study. Maybe find something to feel you calm which will help you stay focused.
seeker: Good advice. I usually study in my bedroom, but that leads to distractions, such as TV and others wanting to talk.
supporter: Also make sure you are ... | Question |
seeker: hi, can I discuss an issue with you?
supporter: Yes please. What has been bothering you?
seeker: My parents, they expect me to always get straight A's.
supporter: oh wow. Is that hard for you? Explain what's upsetting you about that.
seeker: It is upsetting because it is an expectation. I am not perfect and I ... | Self-disclosure |
supporter: I understand. I have been feeling the same way lately -- my family has been distracted and stressed and it's rubbing off on me. Are there other people around that you can spend time with?
seeker: Not really, I'm not a people person and the couple people I do talk to aren't supportive or going thru their own ... | Providing Suggestions |
supporter: Just from the few messages we have exchanged I can tell you are very upset about this.
seeker: I am so upset. I can't eat, I can't sleep. I can hardly get up and function.
supporter: I completely understand, my ex-wife also found someone else while we were married and decided she wanted a divorce.
seeker: ... | Providing Suggestions |
seeker: That's a good question. My state is still one of the ones that's mostly shut-down. Part of my depression surely stems from the fact that all evening/weekend activities ended a year ago as well.
supporter: True. It might be easier to work at home when you have a chance to get out of the house during your free ti... | Providing Suggestions |
supporter: Yes of course! I hope you have a good day! :)
seeker: you to have a good day
seeker: you have doing great work my friend
supporter: Thank you!
seeker: is this any kind of social work
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seeker: Yes, I work out everyday. I will run for an hour later followed by 100 push ups and situps.
supporter: Does that help at all?
seeker: A little. But I have always done that so I feel like that is just normal. It used to be done at a gym but that is not safe now.
supporter: So it sounds like you are missing a lot... | Self-disclosure |
seeker: Basically. This has happened for as long as I can remember, even back when I was a little kid. Any friend i've ever had has just used me for SOME gain. Whether that be boredom, money, or an emotional support pillow. I'm so sick of it. They'll literally ignore me for months and randomly text me for money. If i r... | Providing Suggestions |
supporter: Yes, you have done very well. Don't get discouraged.
seeker: So do you suggest I seek professional help for her?
supporter: Yes, please do. I also suggest youself watch some motivation videos online such as Jon Jandia's "life is easy".
supporter: Life is easy. We made it too complicated.
seeker: I will take ... | Providing Suggestions |
seeker: Yes, that is correct. I am very stressed due to this.
supporter: can you share a bit about what type of work you do?
seeker: I am an accountant.
supporter: I see. well the great thing about accountants is that every business needs them, regardless of the economy
seeker: My company has already cut 10%. With this... | Others |
supporter: so i'd spend my energy working on myself.
seeker: i guess
supporter: what are somethings you can do to take care of you?
seeker: work, meet new people, movies and do fun things
supporter: are there friends you can talk to about this? your parents? siblings?
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supporter: Yes. It is quite scary for all of us at the moment. Maybe it will be under control by this time next year though.
supporter: Can you think of anything to do that would take your mind off things?
seeker: I don't even know,
supporter: Perhaps you could make a list of the things that you have to look forward to... | Others |
seeker: Not really specifics. It's more of a just in general sort of thing. I know them both really really well, so I am just picking up on tiny little details
supporter: i hear you. have you said anything to either one of them?
seeker: I have talked to my boyfriend, but he just tells me that it's crazy I would think s... | Providing Suggestions |
supporter: yes, and maybe you will understand parts that some of them don't
seeker: Yeah you're right
seeker: maybe I'm not as hopeless as I thought
supporter: of course, I also struggle all the time
seeker: yea we all struggle all the time
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seeker: I'd say so, yes.
supporter: Sometimes I get seasonal depression during winter, I'd say it's relatively common.
supporter: If they value your work, then you must be objectively doing okay. Maybe you shouldn't be so hard on yourself.
seeker: Yep, SAD is not fun. For me it's year-round though
seeker: Maybe. I push... | Providing Suggestions |
supporter: Well that is cool, I'm sure that will help take your mind off of some stuff.
supporter: I am a runner. I like to run when I get stressed out.
seeker: I am working close to fulltime now and my social life is more rewarding.
supporter: I understand having Substance Abuse issues. I was in a family with the some... | Reflection of feelings |
supporter: I think you should talk to someone about this. Maybe a lawyer? There must be something people can do to help.
seeker: I hope I can too. I just take everything day by day. I start a new job this week and hopefully things will start looking up. The last 3 years have been rough to say the least.
supporter: I... | Others |
supporter: What industry do you currently work in?
seeker: Finance.
supporter: I know this is an extremely hard situation, but I know you can make it through it!
seeker: I doubt it. But thanks for the positive vibes.
seeker: Is there a lock down where you live?
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seeker: Is considering counselling a better option?
supporter: Try other strategies first,if you dont find them helpful and if you can afford a counsellor,then you can try going for therapy.
seeker: I didnt know counselling is very expensive.are there any low cost options?
supporter: Yeah there atre some NGO s that can... | Affirmation and Reassurance |
supporter: So it sounds like time together is important to him as well, and the fact that you are both on the same page about that is wonderful.
seeker: we had a lot of talks about this issue
supporter: Instead of you making the plans, why don't you try giving him suggestions and have him make the plans next time? Per... | Others |
seeker: I'm doing good. I need some advice
supporter: What can I help you with?
seeker: Lately, my friends started to make jokes about my face being ugly. They even called my face as flat as a pan! What should I do? I see them everyday on the bus
supporter: Have you tried confronting them and asking why they are being ... | Affirmation and Reassurance |
seeker: here family issue going so depressed
supporter: Thats unfortunate. Whats going on with your family?
seeker: my dad not understand me
supporter: Have you tried to have a real sit down with him and explain how he is making you feel?
seeker: i love my dad so much but now a days my dad feel depressed so always angr... | Providing Suggestions |
seeker: So very difficult to contact
supporter: Would you feel comfortable talking to her about how you are feeling now?
seeker: Yes
supporter: Maybe you could text, call. or email her. It sounds like she would know better whats going on in your personal life.
seeker: I will tell my problem already in Email. But she do... | Reflection of feelings |
seeker: I caught her cheating on me.
supporter: I'm sorry to hear that. That's hard to forgive and move on from that.
seeker: I'm trying to just move on but I feel so insulted. I'm mad then sad back and forth, over and over.
supporter: I find that when I have a very painful situation, I try to only thing about it for a... | Information |
supporter: All is well this evening what about you friend ?
seeker: Not so good, lonely.
supporter: Awl so sorry to hear that. There are times in all our lives that we feel alone. This feeling will change.
seeker: Thanks for the tip.
seeker: I was thinking about getting a dog. Is that a good idea?
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supporter: Well, I don't try to deny the seriousness of the situation at all. But I do try to keep myself and my family healthy, physically and mentally, and maintain my close friendships via text/video.
seeker: Thanks for your insights. It is helpful to talk it out.
supporter: And I schedule my day, even though I'm w... | Others |
seeker: I have tried the Pros & Cons method. Pros are better pay and hours, cons are tougher interviews and more rounds
seeker: Yes, I think I need to give a try but I lack the confidence to put my resume out in the market.
supporter: I like the "Do it afraid!" method. I can still try even if I feel nervous. You reall... | Affirmation and Reassurance |
supporter: So you applied for the Security Team and was denied because of your full time position with the same company?
seeker: Correct, when I took the position my manager said that I could transfer after six months. I felt lied to and the micromanaging and high turn overstaff due to my supervisor has me on that same... | Affirmation and Reassurance |
supporter: THat's so hard. My best friend hated my ex boyfriend as well and we always fought about it. I tried really hard to understand where she was coming from. IN the end, she was right about somethings.
supporter: What was really helpful for me, was having us all spend time together so she could get to know him.
s... | Question |
seeker: I'm angry. I just want to be done school. but parents are on my butt about it.
supporter: What do your parents say when/if you tell them you want to be done with school?
seeker: they get mad at me and say they are dissapointed. I want to travel and see the world. not more schooling.
supporter: That's not a fair... | Providing Suggestions |
supporter: Has he showed you his trouble areas?
seeker: I have. He has been ok with it but he gets frustrated when he gets pushed. I am trying to figure out where that line is and not upset him.
seeker: Yes, we get progress reports and the areas he needs help in.
supporter: i understand. have you had a talk with him ab... | Information |
seeker: I'll start a plan and seeing if I can see my usual therapist and go from there. Sometimes it just helps talk it through depression stops you from seeing things clearly. Do you have any experience with mental health issues?
supporter: After my son was born I developed Post Partem depression and anxiety. It wasn'... | Providing Suggestions |
seeker: not sure haha just figured try this out
supporter: me too!
seeker: so we both get paid for this right ? haha
supporter: hopefully:)
seeker: haha i hope so
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seeker: In the past I was more invisble to others in general but that has improved as I will actually strike up a conversation. Just sometimes I feel unnoticed.
seeker: Thank you.
supporter: Thank you for talking!
seeker: You too, take care.
supporter: (you have to end it your end ... I can't :))
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seeker: I agree. at least she is responding to the treatments in the hospital
supporter: That's great to hear she is responding!
seeker: I was happy to hear it too. I've been extra careful not to get it cuz of my parents
supporter: ah, are they elderly or have a weakened immune system?
seeker: elderly. dads doctor told... | Others |
seeker: i dont know, he gets mad when i touch him. he wont divorce me either as he wont want to give me money from the divorce
supporter: You don't need permission for a divorce in the US. Where do you live?
seeker: i live in Chicago
seeker: but i wont be able to support my self and i dont want to be a divorcee
seeker:... | Information |
supporter: I understand. I have also been on edge during these times, one thing I did do is take all the precautions I could to ease my anxiety.
seeker: Yeah. That's looking good. Do u have any idea about side effects of the vaccine, Is it safe for kids?
seeker: Are you working in frontline?
supporter: I am unsure at ... | Reflection of feelings |
supporter: yea, market is very bad and difficult right now but if i can get a job just last month then you can get one too
seeker: Thanks for your support
supporter: if the course is in relation to the kind of job you wand then go ahead. that is a good thing to do
seeker: lets see how long is going this crises situatio... | Others |
supporter: Just from chatting with you ,I can completely understand how that can be overwhelming .
seeker: i dont know what are you talking about
supporter: As a mom I have felt like this when my children were little , it became easier with time management
seeker: yes dear ..but with little kids , will always thinks a... | Providing Suggestions |
seeker: yeah me too
supporter: How have you been using your time during the crisis?
seeker: yeah mostly working and meditation
supporter: That's great! Meditation is also something I've picked up during this time. It's really helpful and can keep you balanced. Do you have a routine or do you just do it sporadically?
se... | Providing Suggestions |
supporter: All's well with me thank you :)
supporter: Was there something you'd like to talk about? I'm ready to listen.
seeker: have some issues on life matters !!
supporter: Oh? Would like you to tell me what's happening?
seeker: I'm afraid of what happens to my carrier because of this COVID?
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supporter: I would just suggest you to have no contact with her right now until all this passes
seeker: I text her to see how she was doing but haven't text with her since Friday. Any other ideas?
supporter: I would also have a talk with your boss about the situation and let him know how you are feeling
seeker: I also ... | Providing Suggestions |
seeker: I was thinking of starting a Facebook page but I know that trolls can Target those.
supporter: That's a great idea. Maybe have a Memorial Service in his name at a place he frequented often, this way, no trolls and all the people who knew him could share their personal stories about him.
seeker: yeah that's not ... | Restatement or Paraphrasing |
seeker: im have been very depressed due to lack of jobs and i have a lot of bills pending
supporter: When was the last time you were employed?
seeker: May 2020
supporter: Coronavirus has impacted lives of many hard-working people. Are you eligible to receive help from the government?
seeker: My unemployment benefit has... | Reflection of feelings |
supporter: It sounds like you are a little apprehensive about attending school because you have not done it in awhile. Is this accurate?
seeker: yes
supporter: I can definitely understand that. I remember feeling a certain way when I pursued another degree. What would make you feel a bit more confident about the idea o... | Information |
seeker: My friends are mostly single and don't understand.
supporter: So you are sad because they don't understand you and they are jealous of you maybe?
supporter: I can understand how you could feel sad and left out but its your life. I think you know whats best for you. Its not like you are 16
seeker: THat's true bu... | Question |
seeker: Thanks. I wish that I could get over her. I'm not sure what I should do.
supporter: Have you gone out on any dates since the breakup?
seeker: I've talked to other women. They seem nice, but they all pale in comparison to my old GF.
supporter: Talking to other women shows that you are trying to move on.
seeker: ... | Reflection of feelings |
seeker: So what are you up to?
seeker: Hello? Are you there?
supporter: Was there a reasoning behind your decision? Sometimes we let our anger and emotions make our decisions for us.
seeker: Well. Basically all started for jealousy and she saw a couple of text messages of my best friend and she misunderstood the conver... | Affirmation and Reassurance |
supporter: It sounds like you really care to want to be close to home. Have you talked with someone locally about jobs that would allow you to stay close to home?
seeker: I have been talking to some people who my friends knows also. They show interest but cannot help me on the issue.
seeker: Surely they will refer to s... | Affirmation and Reassurance |
seeker: Thank you. I did tell my parents who are in their 80's not to take him in. I feel that he needs to make decisions or at least have some kind of respect or gratitude while living here.
supporter: What did your parents say?
seeker: They agreed. He needs to get along or realize that at 25 he may need to figure out... | Reflection of feelings |
seeker: mostly sights that talk about movies. there are a few i submit to
supporter: Good. I write on a forum called Medium
supporter: I write and can get paid also
seeker: oh yes i know that one
supporter: There are various topics you can write about. Just write and post
| Question |
seeker: I work for a big company and corporate sets goals that cannot reasonably be met safely in the amount of time we are given with the lack of support
supporter: This can be a common stressful feeling in health care.
supporter: Do you have anyone in the organization you would feel comfortable addressing the workloa... | Information |
supporter: that's really hard but you can do it
seeker: Yes ,I did it and am happy I moved on and came out stronger
supporter: yes its very hard to come out from this but hopefully you will forget everything
supporter: That's very good
seeker: Thank you for your encouragement
| Reflection of feelings |
supporter: How are you?
seeker: I'm pretty stressed out actually
supporter: I'm sorry to hear that. It's rough to get stressed
supporter: Would you like to tell me what's going on?
seeker: Sure. I just failed a huge test in my college class, and I'm worried it will fail me the entire class, and then I won't be able to ... | Affirmation and Reassurance |
seeker: We were speaking on phone because i wanted to set up a physical meeting where we could discuss the logistics
seeker: Yes,it is a financial burden because this is money i was saving for a venture
supporter: That is very difficult. It is hard to judge things on the phone.
seeker: Yes,this is a really close friend... | Reflection of feelings |
supporter: that's really hard, i can feel your fear
supporter: i lost my job also because of covid economy inpact
seeker: Yeah, I just don't know what to do now. My wife works part-time but I need a little more cash.
supporter: have you try looking another job from nearby
seeker: Yes, I have. I think I am getting close... | Others |
supporter: So now that you understand that you have a awesome skill and that is being positive, build on this. What building blocks can you write down that has helped you pushed through the fire and keep it some where close to you to always give you piece of mind and reinforce your habits of pushing through the fire.
s... | Others |
seeker: Are there any particular books or authors that you would recommend
supporter: Not really, I would just look online, and type in relationship books and look at reviews.
seeker: That is good, I have a friend that only reads these types of books, I could ask him for some suggestions, I don't want to seem like I am... | Affirmation and Reassurance |
supporter: Oh I'm so glad you are in touch in that way, do you find them supportive?
seeker: My kids make me happy to talk to but usually I don't feel like seeing anyone
supporter: Is there any way they can come and visit you?
seeker: I don't even know how to describe how I feel to people sometimes
seeker: I hope they ... | Reflection of feelings |
seeker: Yes thats right. I keep trying and feel like I"m not getting anywhere.
supporter: Just from the few messages we have shared I can tell how anxious this is making you.
seeker: Yes. I think that I might have to try to find a different type of work than I"m used to and I'm not sure I'll be good at trying somethi... | Providing Suggestions |
seeker: Basically he wants to sleep with someone else for a change
supporter: let me get you right, you mean you guy want to cheat on and he told you about it
seeker: yes he wants me to know so that he doesn't feel guilty about it
supporter: wow, that will be tough on you because even if you said no, he might just do i... | Reflection of feelings |
seeker: These people.....I don't understand....
supporter: I hear that they don't understand, can you explain further
supporter: Can you tell me more?
seeker: My co-workers feel that this whole pandemic thing is a government conspiracy to lessen the overpopulation in this world. It really hurts me cause I have people w... | Reflection of feelings |
supporter: Also, when he is home, you could both try REALLY connecting during that time. Then maybe when he is at work, you won't feel so alone having made that connection that morning or the night before.
seeker: we do make the most of our 2 to 3 hours together at night. otherwise i would completely break down
suppor... | Restatement or Paraphrasing |
supporter: I was checking 10 times a day. What really helped me was to actually stop checking. Maybe just try to get some local news but dont let it consume you.
seeker: cleaning, hobbies, anything else good for distraction? got a good podcast recommendation?
supporter: Ha not at the moment no. I think also trying to i... | Others |
seeker: I am not a good driver
supporter: What do you find are your top skill sets?
seeker: I was working in an IT company as a program analyst
supporter: That is good that you have a good skill set that allows you to find something in the same field of IT.
seeker: I am really having hard time to get one
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seeker: I appreciate it lol I didn't imagine myself getting help through a platform through this, but I appreciate the support.
supporter: Have you thought about looking for some work from home for the time being? There are a lot of companies who are offering remote work during this time.
supporter: It was my pleasure!... | Others |
seeker: When people ask about Christmas plans, I don't want to depress everyone. But I can't pretend everything's okay.
supporter: So you feel as though you have to avoid people because you do not want to make them feel bad that you are feeling bad?
seeker: I don't know... I know my friends would be supportive. But the... | Reflection of feelings |
supporter: hello
seeker: yes i will try and download some video tutorial on youtube
maybe that will help
supporter: definitely, it will be of help
seeker: ok thanks for the advice
supporter: get your courage back, do not give room for fear.
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supporter: It can help to just allow yourself a brief rest when you can.
seeker: Do you have any good ideas to cope with stress?
supporter: I find it helpful to find even just five minutes in the morning or evening to meditate.
supporter: Some deep breathing to clearly our mind.
seeker: What do you do in the moment whe... | Restatement or Paraphrasing |
supporter: So you are still plugged in the church
seeker: Because of the way the feed is set up, I can not participate unless I am at the church building, and I need to wait until I am clear of the COVID infection first.
supporter: My church is miles away but I still hear the message every Sunday
seeker: I watch the se... | Question |
seeker: During this pandemic situation, most of the companies laid off their employees.
supporter: Just from these few messages, I can tell you are very anxious about this situation.
seeker: Yes. I don't know what to do.
supporter: Have you spoken with your supervisor about how you feel? Often times it helps to make su... | Self-disclosure |
seeker: It creates depression on my mind
seeker: I cannot concentrate on any other works
supporter: it seems to me that you feel you can not trust a friend, correct me if im wrong?
seeker: I trust my friends very much. They won't show the same trustfulness on me.
supporter: Oh ok, have you asked them why they feel they... | Providing Suggestions |
supporter: Yes, Kind of like whispers, almost like Bob Ross on those old painting videos.
seeker: Just talking about my anxiety has helped a lot actually, and I do enjoy bob ross, hadn't thought of that as therapeutic but it makes sense
supporter: I am glad I could be helpful.
seeker: Yes, thank you for your help
seeke... | Reflection of feelings |
seeker: just graduated university and my parents are pressuring me to pursue becoming a doctor
supporter: Oof, that is a very difficult situation. I'm sorry you're going through that. How do you feel about it?
seeker: I'm angry. I just want to be done school. but parents are on my butt about it.
supporter: What do yo... | Reflection of feelings |
supporter: Yeah try the HDMI hook up you can sometimes find cheap attachements on amazon if you don't have the right connections.
seeker: Sometimes I get really anxious. My ears will be pounding and I feel like I can't hear anything.
seeker: It is worse when using in ears, because it's like all I can hear is my heartbe... | Self-disclosure |
seeker: I've had other people say the same, thank you for the recommendation
seeker: I'll give it a try tonight
supporter: Studies on the benefits of meditation, mindfulness, and yoga have been pretty definitive in the fact that it drops people's stress levels, and thus their cortisol levels, and makes a real change fo... | Question |
seeker: I have been better
supporter: Do you want to tell me what happened?
seeker: Well its happening still. I have end of term exams coming up and I have been trying real
ly hard to study but I am afraid I will fail my classes.
supporter: Is there a reason for you to think that way?
seeker: I havent done really well ... | Others |
seeker: It's just their response is what I'm afraid of because I don't know if they will react positively or negatively.
supporter: I can tell that this bothers you a lot.
seeker: Kind of. Sometimes I feel like I am better off without friends but then again, I've known them for so long that I just don't want to push th... | Affirmation and Reassurance |
seeker: BTW how do we know when this HIT is complete? Yes, striving to gain 10 lbs of lean mass.
supporter: I agree, but it's not like we have any major control over that unfortunately.
seeker: Serenity prayer. Lord grant me.. to control ..
supporter: You have to hit "quit" and fill the questionarie. And I am sure you... | Self-disclosure |
supporter: I absolutely get it. I work from home right now so it's just me all day. Sometimes, I literally only talk to my cats. I am a crazy cat lady.
seeker: Cats are cool
supporter: I had a whole cry and freak out moment when part 2 of quarantine hit recently. I wholeheartedly understand.
supporter: Do you have any ... | Others |
seeker: My family knows that. I am older
supporter: That sounds like a good idea then. Meet someone to settle down with and get through this with.
seeker: That is my goal. Also get to teh beach
supporter: I'm in the North, so anything outdoors sounds nice right about now.
seeker: I used to live up north but the cold go... | Reflection of feelings |
seeker: Sure!
supporter: Sounds great. You can let me know if you found a book club.
seeker: Awesome! Thanks again for everything -- and merry christmas
seeker: or happy holidays sorry
supporter: You are so very welcome. Merry Christmas to you too!
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supporter: Yes i have had the misfortune of experiencing a cheating boyfriend. I left him and to my surprise i met my amazing husband soon after dumping my cheating ex.
seeker: Maybe the next one will be better? Maybe I will be able to meet the ONE? I just don't know anymore...
supporter: Move forward with your head he... | Providing Suggestions |
supporter: I think that's true for a lot of states since cases seem to be going up everywhere, unfortunately. What are your plans for the holidays?
seeker: Mostly stay home with the family, try to save money and cut expenses this year. How about you?
supporter: We're planning on camping in the desert. That's a good ide... | Affirmation and Reassurance |
seeker: yes
supporter: I am so very sorry to hear that. Do you mind me asking what type of job it is?
seeker: i am working as a supervisor in a private manufacturing company
seeker: currently working from home
seeker: feeling so depressed regarding this issue
| Self-disclosure |
supporter: Make sure to only choose realistic goals so's not to make yourself feel despondent and do not be too hard on yourself if something does not work out!
supporter: A journal is a fantastic idea. You can track your personal progress over a period of time.
seeker: Thank you youre right i put too much on myself
su... | Others |
supporter: Rescues are the best. My two are rescues and it took them a while to trust me but now they love me unconditionally. It is good that you have a pet in your life .. much better than your useless ex I think!
seeker: haha yep. i think my dog is thrilled with having the extra bed space, as mean as that sounds
sup... | Others |
seeker: I am a cutter
supporter: This is very troubling for me to hear! I used to be a cutter as well so I can relate to this 100%
seeker: I usually start cutting on myself when I get too depressed if I do not use drugs and alcohol.
supporter: As a safety precaution, I would like to give you the phone number for the lo... | Question |
seeker: what's that supposed to mean
supporter: don't worry about it just lighting the mood but really girls can be complicated and i get that its hard to understand why she left
seeker: what do I do, we've been with each other for 4 and a half months
supporter: just give some time for yourself hangout with your friend... | Others |
supporter: yea try to fill yourself with positive news or watch a movie read a book stay off social media abit helps me
supporter: music helps me alot
seeker: relieved is the right word. I just dont even know where this came from
seeker: i listen to music alot, it is somewhat comforting for me
supporter: yea music is h... | Affirmation and Reassurance |
seeker: yes up to five years but my company getting too much lost so they took out lots of employs
supporter: I can understand that being used to a routine and then suddenly losing that can cause a lot of depression and confusing for you. Are you feeling lost?
seeker: i feel very depress
supporter: I am proud of you ta... | Self-disclosure |
supporter: Just from chatting with you, I can feel how sad you are about life and maybe a little overwhelmed with what the next step of life is.
seeker: What would be that next step if I asked you?
supporter: I used to be really sad about life too. However, helping others who are sad helped me become happier, knowing t... | Affirmation and Reassurance |
seeker: They don't say that I made the best choices I could given the circumstances.
supporter: I see that can be frustrating.
seeker: I want to cry every time they talk to me. I don't know how to communicate any better what I'm feeling.
supporter: I see that you are communicating to them but they don't understand whe... | Question |
supporter: I see, It's been a difficult year for all of us. But I think it would be possible to negotiate
seeker: But I tried negotiating. They are down-sizing the entire sales department. What else can I do?
supporter: Hmmm, I can see that this is stressful for you
supporter: Did you already search for a new job?
seek... | Affirmation and Reassurance |
seeker: I think so..
supporter: Well that is a good start. Maybe you could make a list of things you want to discuss with your counsellor too.
seeker: I like the idea .. thanks..
supporter: Try not to worry - I hope that things go well with you.
seeker: I hope so.. thank you for you suggestion.
| Others |
seeker: That's one of the things that I am trying to focus on - being mindful of myself.
seeker: It's been helpful that my city is on Lockdown so I'm able to go on walks & spend some time by myself
supporter: Oh that's awesome - despite the circumstances. Are you in the US?
seeker: No, thank heavens. My government is ... | Affirmation and Reassurance |
seeker: hello
supporter: I do not have a recommendation due to potential geographical differences, but on google.com you can search counselors in your area and find some. The reviews may help you decide on a solution
seeker: should i tell my husband about this
supporter: If you feel it is necessary to discuss with you... | Affirmation and Reassurance |
supporter: Everybody is facing a challenge time right now, we are all together on this
seeker: Sounds like a similar situation. Not sure if these efforts will pay off long term but need to do something to maintain sanity. Youtube can pay something if there are enough hits and subscribers.
supporter: Sure, in short term... | Information |
seeker: no we dont have any issues between us.Its a situation that he decide to left me.
supporter: oh Sorry to hear about that. Are you still having good bon? If you want to stay connected with someone it is really important to have communication with each other.
seeker: yeah but i had a good family right now.i don't ... | Others |
seeker: Very confused and upset. They don't have problems, she just fell out of love with him and wants to be with a woman.
supporter: I have had feelings of uncertainity in my relationship before as well. I know these feelings can be upsetting
seeker: Right. It's tough because we are all friends, she and I, our husban... | Information |
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