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supporter: Hello , How are you today seeker: yea good but lil lazy seeker: could you please help me to be concentrated on work and new job preparation to get a job . supporter: Sounds like you need a little help staying on track and feeling me productive ? seeker: yes . i am so attarctive to baby .. i though nobody w...
Reflection of feelings
seeker: True. She hates to brush her own hair but could sit for for an hour while I brush her hair! lol seeker: Yes, for the most part. supporter: Maybe you could treat her to a new haircut, give her a new pride in herself? seeker: With the pandemic, we have not been out too much. I gave her a much needed haircut about...
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seeker: it is, I think I was super wrong about him and overlooked red flags supporter: People who truly love others become willing to change. Sometimes it takes a DRASTIC measure to wake them up, like leaving. He has not heard you, so many he will "hear" it when you leave. But please be careful and have a plan. support...
Providing Suggestions
seeker: Yes but unfortunately the borders are closed due to covid currently supporter: ok. what about this: go to a country like Greece that allows American, tell your fiancée to meet you there. get married over there and spend your honeymoon there too seeker: Thats a great Idea! supporter: and if Greece didn't permit ...
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supporter: You do have some other methods available to you to get the transcripts. seeker: I've done that but so many people look up to me and its just hard to for me to be there on a daily basis knowing that I had this big opportunity and that I want be able to fulfil. supporter: Have you tried contacting your State o...
Reflection of feelings
seeker: America is unforgiving of mistakes initially. But we were a country founded on cast offs from other places. seeker: Assume you are in the States, or no? supporter: For sure! It sounds like you have a good head on your shoulders! supporter: I am in the US yes. supporter: Do you have hopes of pursuing ministry at...
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supporter: hahaha...Have you tslked to family and friends about the situation? How did they respond and what suggestions did they offer? seeker: Well my mama suggested i just forget my ex and not be depressed. My grandpa suggested once i get divorced i should just move on. My brother asked if i wanted him to beat his a...
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seeker: Yes, I talked with my friend about it and she said don't worry. But I can't help it. supporter: I understand why are you are worried though, that is a lot honestly. seeker: I was doing so well in my classes too. seeker: Very close to graduating. supporter: Do you think that your grades will go down with the swi...
Affirmation and Reassurance
seeker: i'm not really sure what do to seeker: *to do supporter: I'm sorry to hear that! I think that would make most people feel upset. seeker: i'm not really sure what i'm doing wrong supporter: Ah, that was my next question. Sometimes things are happening out of our control, though. seeker: what can i do though? sup...
Reflection of feelings
seeker: I can look for more videos too on such resources seeker: like I don't play any musical instruments but that would be great for a distraction like that or to pass time or to improve on a craft or project. supporter: putting away my phone has helped me a lot. also, i have designed a daily routine to include more ...
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supporter: Great, I am happy to lend a listening ear. seeker: Thank you for your concern. supporter: Of course, what is bothering you today? seeker: I am worry about my job. Because of pandemic supporter: Are you worried of losing your job due to COVID-19? seeker: yes. absolutely supporter: I understand your concern ab...
Providing Suggestions
seeker: That actually sounds like a good idea. I hope the shelter near me will take volunteers with COVID and all. supporter: If you are not comfortable going out due to COVID, you could involve some activities online promoting dog adaption and create awareness online and through social media.. seeker: That's a great i...
Providing Suggestions
supporter: I hear you, it sounds like you have a lot going on. seeker: Yep. seeker: What should I do to relax my mind? supporter: Have you thought about seeking advice from a close friend or family member? seeker: Not yet, I am scared to tell my family, considering that they view academic success heavily seeker: With f...
Providing Suggestions
supporter: I suggest you try to talk to her today and let her know how you are feeling seeker: i will by all means necessary supporter: Hopefully she will want to talk and work things back out seeker: i really hope so too supporter: Everything will be okay keep your head up seeker: thanks soo much, you have been soo he...
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seeker: We were together for six and a half years. supporter: Breakups are hard especially when you have been together for awhile seeker: Yes, and I think I will miss the pegging the most. No one can do it better or harder than her. supporter: That was along time. 6 years. WAs the breakup sudden or had it gradually ha...
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seeker: Yes it would. I am glad i found out before I did marry because i do not believe in divorce supporter: The one thing I would suggest is that you don't isolate yourself. Friends can help you overcome seeker: I do believe that but because of this break up I feel I can trust nobody supporter: I understand about the...
Affirmation and Reassurance
supporter: Are you comfortable talking about that night? seeker: Yes, it is intense guilt. I can't think of anything else. I hate to tell you but I cheated on him. I am so sorry and can't look at myself in the mirror. supporter: That can really weigh you down, beating yourself up with guilt. supporter: Does he know abo...
Reflection of feelings
supporter: Unfortunately men have earned a reputation as jerks for that reason. supporter: Are you still together or have you left? seeker: Its crazy seeker: and just when you think you found one with his brain intact, he finds a way to embarrass you seeker: i called it quits seeker: Im not even sure who should take th...
Affirmation and Reassurance
supporter: I hope I am not being patronising by saying that. I know that just because other people feel bad that doesn't mean you automatically have to cheer up :) seeker: I just forget that everyone is going through tough times, I was feeling down and being hard to myself the past week. But need to realize we are in b...
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supporter: fear and worry is natural, expecially after being hurt. can you think of anything you could do differnt in a new relationship if you entered one? seeker: I wonder that too. Did I shut her out? Was she needing more from me? seeker: Maybe I could be more open? I'm not sure. After this experience, I really don'...
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seeker: I am very sad and depressed because of a recent breakup. How can I ever forget it and move on. supporter: Oh no. I'm sorry to hear that. What happened? seeker: I thought everything was great and I already had my wedding dress and we planned a wedding and out of nowhere he dumped me. Now his family won't talk to...
Affirmation and Reassurance
supporter: Possibly explaining it in a way she can relate to would be helpful. supporter: I did in fact speak with my friend and it helped our relationship quite a bit. We continue to be very close 20 years later. seeker: It's frustrating to me and gives me anxiety because I wish I could change her to see herself the w...
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supporter: I hope this is all behind you soon so you can feel better. seeker: I will thank you so much for your help. supporter: When will this meeting take place? seeker: Today at 5 pm. supporter: Please take care and stay safe. Are you nervous? seeker: I will thank you. I am but I think I will be alright. supporter: ...
Reflection of feelings
supporter: im learning we need to be loyal to ourselves and not anyone else...but thats not really the best way either supporter: people can be selfish! seeker: I think it is,that way one will not be hurt that bad when a friend or a partner decides to be disloyal supporter: true seeker: Some people are very selfish and...
Reflection of feelings
supporter: It sounds like you are thinking of alternate paths to work through the friendship. Your friend will appreciate all the efforts you are making to show you care. seeker: Yes, I'm trying my best supporter: Do you think your friends would like a card? seeker: I think that might show I care too and be helpful. s...
Reflection of feelings
seeker: Well that's good to know. I'm not normally the jealous type but I suppose we did have good times and I want her to be happy I suppose. I do think I've made a mistake though now I've thought about it! supporter: I can tell you are a caring person and really do care about your ex-girlfriend happiness. I'm sure yo...
Affirmation and Reassurance
supporter: You did nothing wrong, when people cheat it is their own issue they must deal with. You must be feeling horrible,but know that it will be ok, there is someone who will treat you with more respect seeker: I appreciate you saying that. It makes me feel a bit better! Do you have any advice about how I can take...
Providing Suggestions
seeker: that sounds weird seeker: not what you said I referring to what I said I think it was weird seeker: right? seeker: maybe you're right I need to make it a habit supporter: What do you think sounds weird? seeker: I need to make the bed more often since it makes me feel good after making it supporter: That is not ...
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supporter: I completely understand. My wife used to think I was just playing on the computer all day, lol. supporter: I run supporter: Every morning, I jog about 2 miles. It is awesome to get the blood going and a great way to start the day. seeker: That sound like something i could give a try. any other seggestions? ...
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seeker: Yes, we get progress reports and the areas he needs help in. supporter: i understand. have you had a talk with him about his progress in school and tell explain to him why school is important seeker: I have talked with him. I think I just need to be more firm with him. I just don't want the fights! supporter: y...
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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...
Providing Suggestions
supporter: Sometimes it is necessary to take a temporary job that you don't really like just to make ends meet alas. seeker: Yea, but I worry that it will be a waste a time that could have been spent towards building a career. supporter: Well true but if there's no work out there that will help build your career you ki...
Self-disclosure
supporter: Have you tried to talk to your therapist through video chat or is that something they offer? seeker: Yes, I talk to my therapist every other week supporter: That's great that they can offer that, I know it's very difficult to get regular care at the moment with the pandemic. supporter: Do you have any family...
Reflection of feelings
seeker: definitely that makes sense supporter: He feared I would die or leave him or something, but once he saw that, and realized what he was doing was hurting me and making me want to leave, he changed. But honestly, I have never understood men and why they dont' see life the way we do. Sometimes it takes that object...
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seeker: good seeker: How about you? seeker: Is there any idea about covid20 supporter: I am doing well. Thanks for asking. It is really nice outside today. seeker: Recently identified in london supporter: Hopefully soon cases will be lowered due to the vaccine. How are you feeling about COVID? seeker: Is that vaccine...
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seeker: I am pretty depressed and stressed out supporter: Maybe I can be of assistance? What is troubling you? seeker: I overspent and now feel gulity and I have no idea how I can pay my credit cards off seeker: I just saw sale and couldn't pass it up now I am overwhelmed supporter: I see, maybe we can find a solution...
Providing Suggestions
seeker: I hate this disease. supporter: Me too, i dont know how many bridges i burned all those years ago. seeker: Probably a lot, hopefully you made amends. I will talk to her and tell her I am here for her if she decides to get clean. supporter: Thats really all you can do. I made amends with those that would listen...
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seeker: I do feel anxious every time. seeker: I tried a couple of times, but my mom always sees it as being too sensitive supporter: Sometimes it can feel impossible to talk to parents seeker: I know, is it better if I stay away for awhile? since taking to them won't make sense? supporter: I think that it can be very h...
Affirmation and Reassurance
seeker: i feel somewhat positive. i was in need of someone like this. supporter: You are welcome. I am happily married now, but I had my fair share of breakups. They hurt my self esteem. I had to work hard to not let that happen. And do my best to grieve, but not get stuck there. supporter: If a man did not want to be ...
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supporter: That is awesome that you have support from your brother. seeker: he is the only light in the dark supporter: What type of study strategies do you use? seeker: i usually try to follow the tutorials and do revisions supporter: Can you think of anything you can do, to help make your studying be more successful?...
Affirmation and Reassurance
seeker: because whenever I try to talk to them, they always shun me down saying I don't know any better. supporter: It sounds to me like it might be better for you to get away from them and form your own career and life. supporter: Yes it is very difficult to standing up for yourself if you're being emotionally bullied...
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seeker: That makes me feel a lot better. Have you ever lost your job? supporter: I have. I was laid off. It was nerve-racking, but also really sad. seeker: What helped you get through it? supporter: I had a bit in savings, but I looked for new jobs mostly. I was on unemployment insurance for about a month before I foun...
Providing Suggestions
supporter: How may i help you today? seeker: I've been sad. My dog died supporter: I am sorry I know exactly how you are feeling I have had a dog that i loved more than anything die couple years ago seeker: Sorry to hear that. I just watched a movie that had a dog that looked like mine in it. It upset me supporter: Wha...
Reflection of feelings
seeker: im physically fit but mentally hurt by her seeker: and thats my problem supporter: Yes, but mental pain can lead you down a dark path. It is best to catch it while you can, before it is significant. seeker: i will try to recover from it supporter: Thank you, be well, stay positive and know that there are bright...
Affirmation and Reassurance
supporter: very true..just keep on keeping on! :) seeker: exactly. ive been shopping since covid. its very theraputic actually. cheaper than a shrink lol supporter: yes....but my recycling pile has gottene out of hand with amazon boxes supporter: oops lol seeker: oh no lol i hear ya seeker: lol shopping can be addictiv...
Reflection of feelings
supporter: No problem. seeker: Ok supporter: Is that all for today? seeker: No you question me i will answer supporter: What would you like to talk about? seeker: I talk about my friends and my life supporter: We have talked about your friends and your life and you feel like you have a plan moving forward. seeker: Yes ...
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seeker: My mother passed away about a month ago due to alcoholism, it has been rough attempting to cope with the many different emotions. supporter: I am so sorry to hear that. My brother suffers from alcoholism as well. I know how worrisome and difficult it can be. I still have a hard time dealing with my emotions. Wh...
Providing Suggestions
supporter: How can I help? seeker: am affected by depression how can you help me supporter: let's start with a few questions if that's ok. how long have you been feeling depressed? seeker: 2 months now supporter: It's Ok to feel like this and depression affects many people. I think reaching out is the best first step a...
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supporter: Was you? seeker: no i wasn't supporter: what made her think you was? seeker: she saw our chat history which honestly looks incriminating supporter: why do you feel that way? seeker: because we kind of flirt with each other supporter: ok i am a little confused. you saw who chat history with who? seeker: my gi...
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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 ...
Affirmation and Reassurance
supporter: Have the books provided you any benefit? seeker: Not really. supporter: I get the sense that you are pretty depressed over you recent breakup that you have taken pretty hard. I also feel your desire to want to feel better. I think this is a step in the right direction for you to get to feeling better. seeke...
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supporter: (sorry was afk let me catch up) seeker: And she and my BF have been living that way for three years. Over a year before I even met him. supporter: Is it possible she is suffering from depression? seeker: I would all but guarantee it. supporter: It just worries me that he might treat you the same way if you w...
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seeker: yes maybe everyone is stressed at some level thanks to covid19 supporter: I sometimes get ahead of myself and try to figure out what is going on and thinking that it was something I did. You are right too. COVID has stressed everyone out to the max. supporter: It has been a crazy year I am glad that it is almos...
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