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### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an job crisis. The seeker says
"I work and work and work but I can't seem to get ahead. The volume at work has gotten so bad that I can't keep up. I'm getting injured and no one cares. I can barely pay my bills and it feels like there is no end in sight.". | usr : Hello
sys : (Question) Hi. How are you today?
usr : I'm ok, feeling so overwhelmed
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) it's really a terrible time. you are definitely not alone in feeling that way. Is there something specific going on?
usr : lately there has been a project at work in which extra help is required. the volume of things i have to take care of has increased, and my manager doesn't seem to care
sys : (Providing Suggestions) Is there a way you can write down in an email why the extra work is required and what specifically needs to get done in order to make this project successful for both you and your manager?
usr : i have sent her a spreadsheet showing how the project has increased my workload, but she brushes it off.
usr : it sucks that i'm working so hard and yet my paycheck does not support my basic needs.
sys : (Self-disclosure) I have had managers like that. It's so frustrating. Is there a way you can have an in-person meeting and show her how extra help will make HER look good? Otherwise what I've done in the past is go over my immediate manager's head - or called a meeting with 3 of us.
sys : (Self-disclosure) I have had managers like that. It's so frustrating. Is there a way you can have an in-person meeting and show her how extra help will make HER look good? Otherwise what I've done in the past is go over my immediate manager's head - or called a meeting with 3 of us.
usr : that is a very good idea
usr : maybe it is time to include her manager
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I feel for you because I've been there and I completely understand how you feel. And yes including HER and her manager won't make her feel as though you're going behind her back.
usr : the other thing that has become an issue is her ridiculing me in front of others
usr : there have been a number of incidents in which she has singled me out, and it has left me feeling disrespected
sys : (Question) ridiculing you how? that's never ok
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) you have every right to feel upset about that.
usr : i have reached out to HR regarding these incidents but they seem to be uninterested
usr : i no longer want to come to work but i don't have a choice
sys : (Providing Suggestions) I wonder why HR isn't interested. Have you put it in writing? No one likes a paper trail that isn't acknowledged.
usr : i was vague with my initial contact to HR
sys : (Reflection of feelings) that has to be a horrible feeling to be in such a hostile work environment. do you have coworkers who would be willing to back you up?
| (Information) there's definitely power in numbers! |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an job crisis. The seeker says
"I work and work and work but I can't seem to get ahead. The volume at work has gotten so bad that I can't keep up. I'm getting injured and no one cares. I can barely pay my bills and it feels like there is no end in sight.". | usr : Hello
sys : (Question) Hi. How are you today?
usr : I'm ok, feeling so overwhelmed
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) it's really a terrible time. you are definitely not alone in feeling that way. Is there something specific going on?
usr : lately there has been a project at work in which extra help is required. the volume of things i have to take care of has increased, and my manager doesn't seem to care
sys : (Providing Suggestions) Is there a way you can write down in an email why the extra work is required and what specifically needs to get done in order to make this project successful for both you and your manager?
usr : i have sent her a spreadsheet showing how the project has increased my workload, but she brushes it off.
usr : it sucks that i'm working so hard and yet my paycheck does not support my basic needs.
sys : (Self-disclosure) I have had managers like that. It's so frustrating. Is there a way you can have an in-person meeting and show her how extra help will make HER look good? Otherwise what I've done in the past is go over my immediate manager's head - or called a meeting with 3 of us.
sys : (Self-disclosure) I have had managers like that. It's so frustrating. Is there a way you can have an in-person meeting and show her how extra help will make HER look good? Otherwise what I've done in the past is go over my immediate manager's head - or called a meeting with 3 of us.
usr : that is a very good idea
usr : maybe it is time to include her manager
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I feel for you because I've been there and I completely understand how you feel. And yes including HER and her manager won't make her feel as though you're going behind her back.
usr : the other thing that has become an issue is her ridiculing me in front of others
usr : there have been a number of incidents in which she has singled me out, and it has left me feeling disrespected
sys : (Question) ridiculing you how? that's never ok
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) you have every right to feel upset about that.
usr : i have reached out to HR regarding these incidents but they seem to be uninterested
usr : i no longer want to come to work but i don't have a choice
sys : (Providing Suggestions) I wonder why HR isn't interested. Have you put it in writing? No one likes a paper trail that isn't acknowledged.
usr : i was vague with my initial contact to HR
sys : (Reflection of feelings) that has to be a horrible feeling to be in such a hostile work environment. do you have coworkers who would be willing to back you up?
sys : (Information) there's definitely power in numbers!
usr : maybe, i'm not sure. it feels like everyone is afraid of my manager but yet no one will speak up
| (Providing Suggestions) if it's really that bad is there a way to get a transfer? |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an job crisis. The seeker says
"I work and work and work but I can't seem to get ahead. The volume at work has gotten so bad that I can't keep up. I'm getting injured and no one cares. I can barely pay my bills and it feels like there is no end in sight.". | usr : Hello
sys : (Question) Hi. How are you today?
usr : I'm ok, feeling so overwhelmed
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) it's really a terrible time. you are definitely not alone in feeling that way. Is there something specific going on?
usr : lately there has been a project at work in which extra help is required. the volume of things i have to take care of has increased, and my manager doesn't seem to care
sys : (Providing Suggestions) Is there a way you can write down in an email why the extra work is required and what specifically needs to get done in order to make this project successful for both you and your manager?
usr : i have sent her a spreadsheet showing how the project has increased my workload, but she brushes it off.
usr : it sucks that i'm working so hard and yet my paycheck does not support my basic needs.
sys : (Self-disclosure) I have had managers like that. It's so frustrating. Is there a way you can have an in-person meeting and show her how extra help will make HER look good? Otherwise what I've done in the past is go over my immediate manager's head - or called a meeting with 3 of us.
sys : (Self-disclosure) I have had managers like that. It's so frustrating. Is there a way you can have an in-person meeting and show her how extra help will make HER look good? Otherwise what I've done in the past is go over my immediate manager's head - or called a meeting with 3 of us.
usr : that is a very good idea
usr : maybe it is time to include her manager
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I feel for you because I've been there and I completely understand how you feel. And yes including HER and her manager won't make her feel as though you're going behind her back.
usr : the other thing that has become an issue is her ridiculing me in front of others
usr : there have been a number of incidents in which she has singled me out, and it has left me feeling disrespected
sys : (Question) ridiculing you how? that's never ok
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) you have every right to feel upset about that.
usr : i have reached out to HR regarding these incidents but they seem to be uninterested
usr : i no longer want to come to work but i don't have a choice
sys : (Providing Suggestions) I wonder why HR isn't interested. Have you put it in writing? No one likes a paper trail that isn't acknowledged.
usr : i was vague with my initial contact to HR
sys : (Reflection of feelings) that has to be a horrible feeling to be in such a hostile work environment. do you have coworkers who would be willing to back you up?
sys : (Information) there's definitely power in numbers!
usr : maybe, i'm not sure. it feels like everyone is afraid of my manager but yet no one will speak up
sys : (Providing Suggestions) if it's really that bad is there a way to get a transfer?
usr : i have considered it, but due to the pandemic, everything is on freeze
| (Reflection of feelings) yes and that just makes things so much worse. |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an job crisis. The seeker says
"I work and work and work but I can't seem to get ahead. The volume at work has gotten so bad that I can't keep up. I'm getting injured and no one cares. I can barely pay my bills and it feels like there is no end in sight.". | usr : Hello
sys : (Question) Hi. How are you today?
usr : I'm ok, feeling so overwhelmed
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) it's really a terrible time. you are definitely not alone in feeling that way. Is there something specific going on?
usr : lately there has been a project at work in which extra help is required. the volume of things i have to take care of has increased, and my manager doesn't seem to care
sys : (Providing Suggestions) Is there a way you can write down in an email why the extra work is required and what specifically needs to get done in order to make this project successful for both you and your manager?
usr : i have sent her a spreadsheet showing how the project has increased my workload, but she brushes it off.
usr : it sucks that i'm working so hard and yet my paycheck does not support my basic needs.
sys : (Self-disclosure) I have had managers like that. It's so frustrating. Is there a way you can have an in-person meeting and show her how extra help will make HER look good? Otherwise what I've done in the past is go over my immediate manager's head - or called a meeting with 3 of us.
sys : (Self-disclosure) I have had managers like that. It's so frustrating. Is there a way you can have an in-person meeting and show her how extra help will make HER look good? Otherwise what I've done in the past is go over my immediate manager's head - or called a meeting with 3 of us.
usr : that is a very good idea
usr : maybe it is time to include her manager
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I feel for you because I've been there and I completely understand how you feel. And yes including HER and her manager won't make her feel as though you're going behind her back.
usr : the other thing that has become an issue is her ridiculing me in front of others
usr : there have been a number of incidents in which she has singled me out, and it has left me feeling disrespected
sys : (Question) ridiculing you how? that's never ok
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) you have every right to feel upset about that.
usr : i have reached out to HR regarding these incidents but they seem to be uninterested
usr : i no longer want to come to work but i don't have a choice
sys : (Providing Suggestions) I wonder why HR isn't interested. Have you put it in writing? No one likes a paper trail that isn't acknowledged.
usr : i was vague with my initial contact to HR
sys : (Reflection of feelings) that has to be a horrible feeling to be in such a hostile work environment. do you have coworkers who would be willing to back you up?
sys : (Information) there's definitely power in numbers!
usr : maybe, i'm not sure. it feels like everyone is afraid of my manager but yet no one will speak up
sys : (Providing Suggestions) if it's really that bad is there a way to get a transfer?
usr : i have considered it, but due to the pandemic, everything is on freeze
sys : (Reflection of feelings) yes and that just makes things so much worse.
usr : i'm withdrawing from the work and that's bad. i still care about the work, but the toxic environment is messing with me mentally
| (Providing Suggestions) maybe seek out someone more senior in a different department who can help |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an job crisis. The seeker says
"I work and work and work but I can't seem to get ahead. The volume at work has gotten so bad that I can't keep up. I'm getting injured and no one cares. I can barely pay my bills and it feels like there is no end in sight.". | usr : Hello
sys : (Question) Hi. How are you today?
usr : I'm ok, feeling so overwhelmed
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) it's really a terrible time. you are definitely not alone in feeling that way. Is there something specific going on?
usr : lately there has been a project at work in which extra help is required. the volume of things i have to take care of has increased, and my manager doesn't seem to care
sys : (Providing Suggestions) Is there a way you can write down in an email why the extra work is required and what specifically needs to get done in order to make this project successful for both you and your manager?
usr : i have sent her a spreadsheet showing how the project has increased my workload, but she brushes it off.
usr : it sucks that i'm working so hard and yet my paycheck does not support my basic needs.
sys : (Self-disclosure) I have had managers like that. It's so frustrating. Is there a way you can have an in-person meeting and show her how extra help will make HER look good? Otherwise what I've done in the past is go over my immediate manager's head - or called a meeting with 3 of us.
sys : (Self-disclosure) I have had managers like that. It's so frustrating. Is there a way you can have an in-person meeting and show her how extra help will make HER look good? Otherwise what I've done in the past is go over my immediate manager's head - or called a meeting with 3 of us.
usr : that is a very good idea
usr : maybe it is time to include her manager
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I feel for you because I've been there and I completely understand how you feel. And yes including HER and her manager won't make her feel as though you're going behind her back.
usr : the other thing that has become an issue is her ridiculing me in front of others
usr : there have been a number of incidents in which she has singled me out, and it has left me feeling disrespected
sys : (Question) ridiculing you how? that's never ok
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) you have every right to feel upset about that.
usr : i have reached out to HR regarding these incidents but they seem to be uninterested
usr : i no longer want to come to work but i don't have a choice
sys : (Providing Suggestions) I wonder why HR isn't interested. Have you put it in writing? No one likes a paper trail that isn't acknowledged.
usr : i was vague with my initial contact to HR
sys : (Reflection of feelings) that has to be a horrible feeling to be in such a hostile work environment. do you have coworkers who would be willing to back you up?
sys : (Information) there's definitely power in numbers!
usr : maybe, i'm not sure. it feels like everyone is afraid of my manager but yet no one will speak up
sys : (Providing Suggestions) if it's really that bad is there a way to get a transfer?
usr : i have considered it, but due to the pandemic, everything is on freeze
sys : (Reflection of feelings) yes and that just makes things so much worse.
usr : i'm withdrawing from the work and that's bad. i still care about the work, but the toxic environment is messing with me mentally
sys : (Providing Suggestions) maybe seek out someone more senior in a different department who can help
usr : that's a good idea!
| (Self-disclosure) When I had a toxic manager I went in and did my work and kept to myself as much as possible. But it does help to have allies throughout the company too! |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an job crisis. The seeker says
"I work and work and work but I can't seem to get ahead. The volume at work has gotten so bad that I can't keep up. I'm getting injured and no one cares. I can barely pay my bills and it feels like there is no end in sight.". | usr : Hello
sys : (Question) Hi. How are you today?
usr : I'm ok, feeling so overwhelmed
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) it's really a terrible time. you are definitely not alone in feeling that way. Is there something specific going on?
usr : lately there has been a project at work in which extra help is required. the volume of things i have to take care of has increased, and my manager doesn't seem to care
sys : (Providing Suggestions) Is there a way you can write down in an email why the extra work is required and what specifically needs to get done in order to make this project successful for both you and your manager?
usr : i have sent her a spreadsheet showing how the project has increased my workload, but she brushes it off.
usr : it sucks that i'm working so hard and yet my paycheck does not support my basic needs.
sys : (Self-disclosure) I have had managers like that. It's so frustrating. Is there a way you can have an in-person meeting and show her how extra help will make HER look good? Otherwise what I've done in the past is go over my immediate manager's head - or called a meeting with 3 of us.
sys : (Self-disclosure) I have had managers like that. It's so frustrating. Is there a way you can have an in-person meeting and show her how extra help will make HER look good? Otherwise what I've done in the past is go over my immediate manager's head - or called a meeting with 3 of us.
usr : that is a very good idea
usr : maybe it is time to include her manager
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I feel for you because I've been there and I completely understand how you feel. And yes including HER and her manager won't make her feel as though you're going behind her back.
usr : the other thing that has become an issue is her ridiculing me in front of others
usr : there have been a number of incidents in which she has singled me out, and it has left me feeling disrespected
sys : (Question) ridiculing you how? that's never ok
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) you have every right to feel upset about that.
usr : i have reached out to HR regarding these incidents but they seem to be uninterested
usr : i no longer want to come to work but i don't have a choice
sys : (Providing Suggestions) I wonder why HR isn't interested. Have you put it in writing? No one likes a paper trail that isn't acknowledged.
usr : i was vague with my initial contact to HR
sys : (Reflection of feelings) that has to be a horrible feeling to be in such a hostile work environment. do you have coworkers who would be willing to back you up?
sys : (Information) there's definitely power in numbers!
usr : maybe, i'm not sure. it feels like everyone is afraid of my manager but yet no one will speak up
sys : (Providing Suggestions) if it's really that bad is there a way to get a transfer?
usr : i have considered it, but due to the pandemic, everything is on freeze
sys : (Reflection of feelings) yes and that just makes things so much worse.
usr : i'm withdrawing from the work and that's bad. i still care about the work, but the toxic environment is messing with me mentally
sys : (Providing Suggestions) maybe seek out someone more senior in a different department who can help
usr : that's a good idea!
sys : (Self-disclosure) When I had a toxic manager I went in and did my work and kept to myself as much as possible. But it does help to have allies throughout the company too!
usr : it might be worthwhile to try that approach
usr : thank you for that advice!
| (Affirmation and Reassurance) you're very welcome. I definitely understand what you're dealing with! |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an job crisis. The seeker says
"I work and work and work but I can't seem to get ahead. The volume at work has gotten so bad that I can't keep up. I'm getting injured and no one cares. I can barely pay my bills and it feels like there is no end in sight.". | usr : Hello
sys : (Question) Hi. How are you today?
usr : I'm ok, feeling so overwhelmed
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) it's really a terrible time. you are definitely not alone in feeling that way. Is there something specific going on?
usr : lately there has been a project at work in which extra help is required. the volume of things i have to take care of has increased, and my manager doesn't seem to care
sys : (Providing Suggestions) Is there a way you can write down in an email why the extra work is required and what specifically needs to get done in order to make this project successful for both you and your manager?
usr : i have sent her a spreadsheet showing how the project has increased my workload, but she brushes it off.
usr : it sucks that i'm working so hard and yet my paycheck does not support my basic needs.
sys : (Self-disclosure) I have had managers like that. It's so frustrating. Is there a way you can have an in-person meeting and show her how extra help will make HER look good? Otherwise what I've done in the past is go over my immediate manager's head - or called a meeting with 3 of us.
sys : (Self-disclosure) I have had managers like that. It's so frustrating. Is there a way you can have an in-person meeting and show her how extra help will make HER look good? Otherwise what I've done in the past is go over my immediate manager's head - or called a meeting with 3 of us.
usr : that is a very good idea
usr : maybe it is time to include her manager
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I feel for you because I've been there and I completely understand how you feel. And yes including HER and her manager won't make her feel as though you're going behind her back.
usr : the other thing that has become an issue is her ridiculing me in front of others
usr : there have been a number of incidents in which she has singled me out, and it has left me feeling disrespected
sys : (Question) ridiculing you how? that's never ok
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) you have every right to feel upset about that.
usr : i have reached out to HR regarding these incidents but they seem to be uninterested
usr : i no longer want to come to work but i don't have a choice
sys : (Providing Suggestions) I wonder why HR isn't interested. Have you put it in writing? No one likes a paper trail that isn't acknowledged.
usr : i was vague with my initial contact to HR
sys : (Reflection of feelings) that has to be a horrible feeling to be in such a hostile work environment. do you have coworkers who would be willing to back you up?
sys : (Information) there's definitely power in numbers!
usr : maybe, i'm not sure. it feels like everyone is afraid of my manager but yet no one will speak up
sys : (Providing Suggestions) if it's really that bad is there a way to get a transfer?
usr : i have considered it, but due to the pandemic, everything is on freeze
sys : (Reflection of feelings) yes and that just makes things so much worse.
usr : i'm withdrawing from the work and that's bad. i still care about the work, but the toxic environment is messing with me mentally
sys : (Providing Suggestions) maybe seek out someone more senior in a different department who can help
usr : that's a good idea!
sys : (Self-disclosure) When I had a toxic manager I went in and did my work and kept to myself as much as possible. But it does help to have allies throughout the company too!
usr : it might be worthwhile to try that approach
usr : thank you for that advice!
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) you're very welcome. I definitely understand what you're dealing with!
usr : i appreciate you sharing thoughts on my situation.
usr : take care!
| (Others) you, too. enjoy the rest of the weekend! |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about depression regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says
"I feel depressed about being lonely and sad.". | (Others) Good evening :-) How are you doing this evening? | |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about depression regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says
"I feel depressed about being lonely and sad.". | sys : (Others) Good evening :-) How are you doing this evening?
usr : Hi. I have been better.
| (Question) I'm really sorry to hear that. What are you going through? |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about depression regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says
"I feel depressed about being lonely and sad.". | sys : (Others) Good evening :-) How are you doing this evening?
usr : Hi. I have been better.
sys : (Question) I'm really sorry to hear that. What are you going through?
usr : I’m just feeling blue lately.
| (Question) That is understandable, things are very uncertain for a lot of people. Do you have specific things you are worried about or is it a general feeling of dysphoria? |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about depression regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says
"I feel depressed about being lonely and sad.". | sys : (Others) Good evening :-) How are you doing this evening?
usr : Hi. I have been better.
sys : (Question) I'm really sorry to hear that. What are you going through?
usr : I’m just feeling blue lately.
sys : (Question) That is understandable, things are very uncertain for a lot of people. Do you have specific things you are worried about or is it a general feeling of dysphoria?
usr : I’m worried about the pandemic mostly. I’m feeling anxious and alone.
| (Affirmation and Reassurance) Yes, the pandemic is a scary and unprecedented ongoing event that is hard to process. Have you been isolating for a long time? |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about depression regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says
"I feel depressed about being lonely and sad.". | sys : (Others) Good evening :-) How are you doing this evening?
usr : Hi. I have been better.
sys : (Question) I'm really sorry to hear that. What are you going through?
usr : I’m just feeling blue lately.
sys : (Question) That is understandable, things are very uncertain for a lot of people. Do you have specific things you are worried about or is it a general feeling of dysphoria?
usr : I’m worried about the pandemic mostly. I’m feeling anxious and alone.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Yes, the pandemic is a scary and unprecedented ongoing event that is hard to process. Have you been isolating for a long time?
usr : I have. It’s been awhile since I have seen my family. I haven’t seen much of my friends either.
| (Affirmation and Reassurance) It's good that you're reaching out here for some support! Are you able to communicate with them via other means, text or Facetime/Zoom? |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about depression regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says
"I feel depressed about being lonely and sad.". | sys : (Others) Good evening :-) How are you doing this evening?
usr : Hi. I have been better.
sys : (Question) I'm really sorry to hear that. What are you going through?
usr : I’m just feeling blue lately.
sys : (Question) That is understandable, things are very uncertain for a lot of people. Do you have specific things you are worried about or is it a general feeling of dysphoria?
usr : I’m worried about the pandemic mostly. I’m feeling anxious and alone.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Yes, the pandemic is a scary and unprecedented ongoing event that is hard to process. Have you been isolating for a long time?
usr : I have. It’s been awhile since I have seen my family. I haven’t seen much of my friends either.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) It's good that you're reaching out here for some support! Are you able to communicate with them via other means, text or Facetime/Zoom?
usr : I do but it’s not the same. I’m just feeling lonely and sad. Watching these radicals and liberals is not helping me either.
| (Providing Suggestions) Taking a social media and news break could be a good idea. Sometimes it gets to feeling like we have to keep reading about the horrors of the world or else we are not doing anything at all. |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about depression regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says
"I feel depressed about being lonely and sad.". | sys : (Others) Good evening :-) How are you doing this evening?
usr : Hi. I have been better.
sys : (Question) I'm really sorry to hear that. What are you going through?
usr : I’m just feeling blue lately.
sys : (Question) That is understandable, things are very uncertain for a lot of people. Do you have specific things you are worried about or is it a general feeling of dysphoria?
usr : I’m worried about the pandemic mostly. I’m feeling anxious and alone.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Yes, the pandemic is a scary and unprecedented ongoing event that is hard to process. Have you been isolating for a long time?
usr : I have. It’s been awhile since I have seen my family. I haven’t seen much of my friends either.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) It's good that you're reaching out here for some support! Are you able to communicate with them via other means, text or Facetime/Zoom?
usr : I do but it’s not the same. I’m just feeling lonely and sad. Watching these radicals and liberals is not helping me either.
sys : (Providing Suggestions) Taking a social media and news break could be a good idea. Sometimes it gets to feeling like we have to keep reading about the horrors of the world or else we are not doing anything at all.
usr : I like your advice. I’m definitely cutting back on the social media. It just adds to my anxiety and depression.
| (Self-disclosure) When I get anxious and overloaded by everything that's happening, I like to watch pottery videos. They're so soothing. |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about depression regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says
"I feel depressed about being lonely and sad.". | sys : (Others) Good evening :-) How are you doing this evening?
usr : Hi. I have been better.
sys : (Question) I'm really sorry to hear that. What are you going through?
usr : I’m just feeling blue lately.
sys : (Question) That is understandable, things are very uncertain for a lot of people. Do you have specific things you are worried about or is it a general feeling of dysphoria?
usr : I’m worried about the pandemic mostly. I’m feeling anxious and alone.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Yes, the pandemic is a scary and unprecedented ongoing event that is hard to process. Have you been isolating for a long time?
usr : I have. It’s been awhile since I have seen my family. I haven’t seen much of my friends either.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) It's good that you're reaching out here for some support! Are you able to communicate with them via other means, text or Facetime/Zoom?
usr : I do but it’s not the same. I’m just feeling lonely and sad. Watching these radicals and liberals is not helping me either.
sys : (Providing Suggestions) Taking a social media and news break could be a good idea. Sometimes it gets to feeling like we have to keep reading about the horrors of the world or else we are not doing anything at all.
usr : I like your advice. I’m definitely cutting back on the social media. It just adds to my anxiety and depression.
sys : (Self-disclosure) When I get anxious and overloaded by everything that's happening, I like to watch pottery videos. They're so soothing.
| (Self-disclosure) And personally, I really like long baths and taking care of my skin. Being in water is physiologically calming, and having smooth skin makes me feel taken care of. |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about depression regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says
"I feel depressed about being lonely and sad.". | sys : (Others) Good evening :-) How are you doing this evening?
usr : Hi. I have been better.
sys : (Question) I'm really sorry to hear that. What are you going through?
usr : I’m just feeling blue lately.
sys : (Question) That is understandable, things are very uncertain for a lot of people. Do you have specific things you are worried about or is it a general feeling of dysphoria?
usr : I’m worried about the pandemic mostly. I’m feeling anxious and alone.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Yes, the pandemic is a scary and unprecedented ongoing event that is hard to process. Have you been isolating for a long time?
usr : I have. It’s been awhile since I have seen my family. I haven’t seen much of my friends either.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) It's good that you're reaching out here for some support! Are you able to communicate with them via other means, text or Facetime/Zoom?
usr : I do but it’s not the same. I’m just feeling lonely and sad. Watching these radicals and liberals is not helping me either.
sys : (Providing Suggestions) Taking a social media and news break could be a good idea. Sometimes it gets to feeling like we have to keep reading about the horrors of the world or else we are not doing anything at all.
usr : I like your advice. I’m definitely cutting back on the social media. It just adds to my anxiety and depression.
sys : (Self-disclosure) When I get anxious and overloaded by everything that's happening, I like to watch pottery videos. They're so soothing.
sys : (Self-disclosure) And personally, I really like long baths and taking care of my skin. Being in water is physiologically calming, and having smooth skin makes me feel taken care of.
usr : Yum. Sounds nice. I wish my pool was open.
| (Providing Suggestions) I try to stay engaged with my friends and family via text as much as I can. Even though it's not the same, it's something, and we have to maintain our connections. |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about depression regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says
"I feel depressed about being lonely and sad.". | sys : (Others) Good evening :-) How are you doing this evening?
usr : Hi. I have been better.
sys : (Question) I'm really sorry to hear that. What are you going through?
usr : I’m just feeling blue lately.
sys : (Question) That is understandable, things are very uncertain for a lot of people. Do you have specific things you are worried about or is it a general feeling of dysphoria?
usr : I’m worried about the pandemic mostly. I’m feeling anxious and alone.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Yes, the pandemic is a scary and unprecedented ongoing event that is hard to process. Have you been isolating for a long time?
usr : I have. It’s been awhile since I have seen my family. I haven’t seen much of my friends either.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) It's good that you're reaching out here for some support! Are you able to communicate with them via other means, text or Facetime/Zoom?
usr : I do but it’s not the same. I’m just feeling lonely and sad. Watching these radicals and liberals is not helping me either.
sys : (Providing Suggestions) Taking a social media and news break could be a good idea. Sometimes it gets to feeling like we have to keep reading about the horrors of the world or else we are not doing anything at all.
usr : I like your advice. I’m definitely cutting back on the social media. It just adds to my anxiety and depression.
sys : (Self-disclosure) When I get anxious and overloaded by everything that's happening, I like to watch pottery videos. They're so soothing.
sys : (Self-disclosure) And personally, I really like long baths and taking care of my skin. Being in water is physiologically calming, and having smooth skin makes me feel taken care of.
usr : Yum. Sounds nice. I wish my pool was open.
sys : (Providing Suggestions) I try to stay engaged with my friends and family via text as much as I can. Even though it's not the same, it's something, and we have to maintain our connections.
usr : I hear you. Thanks for the great advice. I wish I wasn’t alone though.
| (Providing Suggestions) Being alone is a tough situation, but you can take care of your brain and your heart by giving them a break from the chaos |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about depression regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says
"I feel depressed about being lonely and sad.". | sys : (Others) Good evening :-) How are you doing this evening?
usr : Hi. I have been better.
sys : (Question) I'm really sorry to hear that. What are you going through?
usr : I’m just feeling blue lately.
sys : (Question) That is understandable, things are very uncertain for a lot of people. Do you have specific things you are worried about or is it a general feeling of dysphoria?
usr : I’m worried about the pandemic mostly. I’m feeling anxious and alone.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Yes, the pandemic is a scary and unprecedented ongoing event that is hard to process. Have you been isolating for a long time?
usr : I have. It’s been awhile since I have seen my family. I haven’t seen much of my friends either.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) It's good that you're reaching out here for some support! Are you able to communicate with them via other means, text or Facetime/Zoom?
usr : I do but it’s not the same. I’m just feeling lonely and sad. Watching these radicals and liberals is not helping me either.
sys : (Providing Suggestions) Taking a social media and news break could be a good idea. Sometimes it gets to feeling like we have to keep reading about the horrors of the world or else we are not doing anything at all.
usr : I like your advice. I’m definitely cutting back on the social media. It just adds to my anxiety and depression.
sys : (Self-disclosure) When I get anxious and overloaded by everything that's happening, I like to watch pottery videos. They're so soothing.
sys : (Self-disclosure) And personally, I really like long baths and taking care of my skin. Being in water is physiologically calming, and having smooth skin makes me feel taken care of.
usr : Yum. Sounds nice. I wish my pool was open.
sys : (Providing Suggestions) I try to stay engaged with my friends and family via text as much as I can. Even though it's not the same, it's something, and we have to maintain our connections.
usr : I hear you. Thanks for the great advice. I wish I wasn’t alone though.
sys : (Providing Suggestions) Being alone is a tough situation, but you can take care of your brain and your heart by giving them a break from the chaos
usr : You are right. I think I will just focus on me and my mental health.
| (Others) You have an awesome attitude, I know you can do it :-) |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about depression regarding a/an academic pressure. The seeker says
"I studied really hard and failed my math test, i even got a tutor. worst day ever.". | usr : have you ever failed a test?
| (Self-disclosure) I failed a driving test once |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about depression regarding a/an academic pressure. The seeker says
"I studied really hard and failed my math test, i even got a tutor. worst day ever.". | usr : have you ever failed a test?
sys : (Self-disclosure) I failed a driving test once
usr : how did it make you feel?
| (Self-disclosure) I was very aggravated. I thought it was the instructor's fault. I was 15. |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about depression regarding a/an academic pressure. The seeker says
"I studied really hard and failed my math test, i even got a tutor. worst day ever.". | usr : have you ever failed a test?
sys : (Self-disclosure) I failed a driving test once
usr : how did it make you feel?
sys : (Self-disclosure) I was very aggravated. I thought it was the instructor's fault. I was 15.
| (Reflection of feelings) actually 16 |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about depression regarding a/an academic pressure. The seeker says
"I studied really hard and failed my math test, i even got a tutor. worst day ever.". | usr : have you ever failed a test?
sys : (Self-disclosure) I failed a driving test once
usr : how did it make you feel?
sys : (Self-disclosure) I was very aggravated. I thought it was the instructor's fault. I was 15.
sys : (Reflection of feelings) actually 16
usr : I failed a math test, and was really depressed about this situation. it was my final. I barely passed the class. the teacher graded ont he curve.
usr : I failed the written part of the driving test when i was 16, i was upset about that as well. took 3 times to pass it
usr : so, did you ever pass the test
| (Reflection of feelings) Well, you passed! |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about depression regarding a/an academic pressure. The seeker says
"I studied really hard and failed my math test, i even got a tutor. worst day ever.". | usr : have you ever failed a test?
sys : (Self-disclosure) I failed a driving test once
usr : how did it make you feel?
sys : (Self-disclosure) I was very aggravated. I thought it was the instructor's fault. I was 15.
sys : (Reflection of feelings) actually 16
usr : I failed a math test, and was really depressed about this situation. it was my final. I barely passed the class. the teacher graded ont he curve.
usr : I failed the written part of the driving test when i was 16, i was upset about that as well. took 3 times to pass it
usr : so, did you ever pass the test
sys : (Reflection of feelings) Well, you passed!
usr : right, but still it was a hard pill to swallow knowing that i didn't pass it on my own, i needed the weight of the class to pull me up
| (Affirmation and Reassurance) I did. On my second try. But, take heart. You tried your best and you are continuing to try hard. It's wise to keep in touch with how you're feeling. |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about depression regarding a/an academic pressure. The seeker says
"I studied really hard and failed my math test, i even got a tutor. worst day ever.". | usr : have you ever failed a test?
sys : (Self-disclosure) I failed a driving test once
usr : how did it make you feel?
sys : (Self-disclosure) I was very aggravated. I thought it was the instructor's fault. I was 15.
sys : (Reflection of feelings) actually 16
usr : I failed a math test, and was really depressed about this situation. it was my final. I barely passed the class. the teacher graded ont he curve.
usr : I failed the written part of the driving test when i was 16, i was upset about that as well. took 3 times to pass it
usr : so, did you ever pass the test
sys : (Reflection of feelings) Well, you passed!
usr : right, but still it was a hard pill to swallow knowing that i didn't pass it on my own, i needed the weight of the class to pull me up
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I did. On my second try. But, take heart. You tried your best and you are continuing to try hard. It's wise to keep in touch with how you're feeling.
usr : I was, and I am still feeling really upset about passing on my on. I currently enrolled in another math class. Im hoping that this ends differently.
| (Providing Suggestions) I find that sometimes some breathing exercises, getting fresh air, can help clear your head. |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about depression regarding a/an academic pressure. The seeker says
"I studied really hard and failed my math test, i even got a tutor. worst day ever.". | usr : have you ever failed a test?
sys : (Self-disclosure) I failed a driving test once
usr : how did it make you feel?
sys : (Self-disclosure) I was very aggravated. I thought it was the instructor's fault. I was 15.
sys : (Reflection of feelings) actually 16
usr : I failed a math test, and was really depressed about this situation. it was my final. I barely passed the class. the teacher graded ont he curve.
usr : I failed the written part of the driving test when i was 16, i was upset about that as well. took 3 times to pass it
usr : so, did you ever pass the test
sys : (Reflection of feelings) Well, you passed!
usr : right, but still it was a hard pill to swallow knowing that i didn't pass it on my own, i needed the weight of the class to pull me up
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I did. On my second try. But, take heart. You tried your best and you are continuing to try hard. It's wise to keep in touch with how you're feeling.
usr : I was, and I am still feeling really upset about passing on my on. I currently enrolled in another math class. Im hoping that this ends differently.
sys : (Providing Suggestions) I find that sometimes some breathing exercises, getting fresh air, can help clear your head.
usr : I guess I can try that, i usually just eat and avoid my math work until the last minute. I am an emotional eater.
| (Providing Suggestions) taking long walks as well. Don't obsess on it. |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about depression regarding a/an academic pressure. The seeker says
"I studied really hard and failed my math test, i even got a tutor. worst day ever.". | usr : have you ever failed a test?
sys : (Self-disclosure) I failed a driving test once
usr : how did it make you feel?
sys : (Self-disclosure) I was very aggravated. I thought it was the instructor's fault. I was 15.
sys : (Reflection of feelings) actually 16
usr : I failed a math test, and was really depressed about this situation. it was my final. I barely passed the class. the teacher graded ont he curve.
usr : I failed the written part of the driving test when i was 16, i was upset about that as well. took 3 times to pass it
usr : so, did you ever pass the test
sys : (Reflection of feelings) Well, you passed!
usr : right, but still it was a hard pill to swallow knowing that i didn't pass it on my own, i needed the weight of the class to pull me up
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I did. On my second try. But, take heart. You tried your best and you are continuing to try hard. It's wise to keep in touch with how you're feeling.
usr : I was, and I am still feeling really upset about passing on my on. I currently enrolled in another math class. Im hoping that this ends differently.
sys : (Providing Suggestions) I find that sometimes some breathing exercises, getting fresh air, can help clear your head.
usr : I guess I can try that, i usually just eat and avoid my math work until the last minute. I am an emotional eater.
sys : (Providing Suggestions) taking long walks as well. Don't obsess on it.
usr : i like walking my dog, that usually gives me sometime to reflect and to stay optimistic about math. I have a great family support because my family knows how much I want to become a math teacher.
| (Others) right. stay optimistic. |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about depression regarding a/an academic pressure. The seeker says
"I studied really hard and failed my math test, i even got a tutor. worst day ever.". | usr : have you ever failed a test?
sys : (Self-disclosure) I failed a driving test once
usr : how did it make you feel?
sys : (Self-disclosure) I was very aggravated. I thought it was the instructor's fault. I was 15.
sys : (Reflection of feelings) actually 16
usr : I failed a math test, and was really depressed about this situation. it was my final. I barely passed the class. the teacher graded ont he curve.
usr : I failed the written part of the driving test when i was 16, i was upset about that as well. took 3 times to pass it
usr : so, did you ever pass the test
sys : (Reflection of feelings) Well, you passed!
usr : right, but still it was a hard pill to swallow knowing that i didn't pass it on my own, i needed the weight of the class to pull me up
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I did. On my second try. But, take heart. You tried your best and you are continuing to try hard. It's wise to keep in touch with how you're feeling.
usr : I was, and I am still feeling really upset about passing on my on. I currently enrolled in another math class. Im hoping that this ends differently.
sys : (Providing Suggestions) I find that sometimes some breathing exercises, getting fresh air, can help clear your head.
usr : I guess I can try that, i usually just eat and avoid my math work until the last minute. I am an emotional eater.
sys : (Providing Suggestions) taking long walks as well. Don't obsess on it.
usr : i like walking my dog, that usually gives me sometime to reflect and to stay optimistic about math. I have a great family support because my family knows how much I want to become a math teacher.
sys : (Others) right. stay optimistic.
usr : Thanks for all the positive advice.
| (Others) You certainly got your work cut out for you. |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about depression regarding a/an academic pressure. The seeker says
"I studied really hard and failed my math test, i even got a tutor. worst day ever.". | usr : have you ever failed a test?
sys : (Self-disclosure) I failed a driving test once
usr : how did it make you feel?
sys : (Self-disclosure) I was very aggravated. I thought it was the instructor's fault. I was 15.
sys : (Reflection of feelings) actually 16
usr : I failed a math test, and was really depressed about this situation. it was my final. I barely passed the class. the teacher graded ont he curve.
usr : I failed the written part of the driving test when i was 16, i was upset about that as well. took 3 times to pass it
usr : so, did you ever pass the test
sys : (Reflection of feelings) Well, you passed!
usr : right, but still it was a hard pill to swallow knowing that i didn't pass it on my own, i needed the weight of the class to pull me up
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I did. On my second try. But, take heart. You tried your best and you are continuing to try hard. It's wise to keep in touch with how you're feeling.
usr : I was, and I am still feeling really upset about passing on my on. I currently enrolled in another math class. Im hoping that this ends differently.
sys : (Providing Suggestions) I find that sometimes some breathing exercises, getting fresh air, can help clear your head.
usr : I guess I can try that, i usually just eat and avoid my math work until the last minute. I am an emotional eater.
sys : (Providing Suggestions) taking long walks as well. Don't obsess on it.
usr : i like walking my dog, that usually gives me sometime to reflect and to stay optimistic about math. I have a great family support because my family knows how much I want to become a math teacher.
sys : (Others) right. stay optimistic.
usr : Thanks for all the positive advice.
sys : (Others) You certainly got your work cut out for you.
usr : i know thats why im so stress.
usr : stressed
usr : bye
| (Providing Suggestions) Perhaps "teacher" is the right path, buth "math" is not. good Luck to you |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about depression regarding a/an academic pressure. The seeker says
"I studied really hard and failed my math test, i even got a tutor. worst day ever.". | usr : have you ever failed a test?
sys : (Self-disclosure) I failed a driving test once
usr : how did it make you feel?
sys : (Self-disclosure) I was very aggravated. I thought it was the instructor's fault. I was 15.
sys : (Reflection of feelings) actually 16
usr : I failed a math test, and was really depressed about this situation. it was my final. I barely passed the class. the teacher graded ont he curve.
usr : I failed the written part of the driving test when i was 16, i was upset about that as well. took 3 times to pass it
usr : so, did you ever pass the test
sys : (Reflection of feelings) Well, you passed!
usr : right, but still it was a hard pill to swallow knowing that i didn't pass it on my own, i needed the weight of the class to pull me up
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I did. On my second try. But, take heart. You tried your best and you are continuing to try hard. It's wise to keep in touch with how you're feeling.
usr : I was, and I am still feeling really upset about passing on my on. I currently enrolled in another math class. Im hoping that this ends differently.
sys : (Providing Suggestions) I find that sometimes some breathing exercises, getting fresh air, can help clear your head.
usr : I guess I can try that, i usually just eat and avoid my math work until the last minute. I am an emotional eater.
sys : (Providing Suggestions) taking long walks as well. Don't obsess on it.
usr : i like walking my dog, that usually gives me sometime to reflect and to stay optimistic about math. I have a great family support because my family knows how much I want to become a math teacher.
sys : (Others) right. stay optimistic.
usr : Thanks for all the positive advice.
sys : (Others) You certainly got your work cut out for you.
usr : i know thats why im so stress.
usr : stressed
usr : bye
sys : (Providing Suggestions) Perhaps "teacher" is the right path, buth "math" is not. good Luck to you
usr : maybe so. Thanks!
| (Others) Welcome. I'm out. |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about depression regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says
"Depression is currently taking a toll on my life. This pandemic is stressing me out.". | usr : Hi. how are we doing tonight?
| (Question) I'm doing well. How are things with you? |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about depression regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says
"Depression is currently taking a toll on my life. This pandemic is stressing me out.". | usr : Hi. how are we doing tonight?
sys : (Question) I'm doing well. How are things with you?
usr : Not so good unfortunately.
| (Question) Would you like to talk about it? |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about depression regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says
"Depression is currently taking a toll on my life. This pandemic is stressing me out.". | usr : Hi. how are we doing tonight?
sys : (Question) I'm doing well. How are things with you?
usr : Not so good unfortunately.
sys : (Question) Would you like to talk about it?
usr : This pandemic, how it has affect my life. I feel very stressed out for my future.
| (Self-disclosure) I understand how you are feeling. The pandemic has led to many challenges and it's hard. |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about depression regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says
"Depression is currently taking a toll on my life. This pandemic is stressing me out.". | usr : Hi. how are we doing tonight?
sys : (Question) I'm doing well. How are things with you?
usr : Not so good unfortunately.
sys : (Question) Would you like to talk about it?
usr : This pandemic, how it has affect my life. I feel very stressed out for my future.
sys : (Self-disclosure) I understand how you are feeling. The pandemic has led to many challenges and it's hard.
| (Providing Suggestions) Is there anyone that you are close to that you can talk to about your stress and future? |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about depression regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says
"Depression is currently taking a toll on my life. This pandemic is stressing me out.". | usr : Hi. how are we doing tonight?
sys : (Question) I'm doing well. How are things with you?
usr : Not so good unfortunately.
sys : (Question) Would you like to talk about it?
usr : This pandemic, how it has affect my life. I feel very stressed out for my future.
sys : (Self-disclosure) I understand how you are feeling. The pandemic has led to many challenges and it's hard.
sys : (Providing Suggestions) Is there anyone that you are close to that you can talk to about your stress and future?
usr : No, not really. Though, I am taking medication for my depression.
| (Question) Has it been helping? |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about depression regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says
"Depression is currently taking a toll on my life. This pandemic is stressing me out.". | usr : Hi. how are we doing tonight?
sys : (Question) I'm doing well. How are things with you?
usr : Not so good unfortunately.
sys : (Question) Would you like to talk about it?
usr : This pandemic, how it has affect my life. I feel very stressed out for my future.
sys : (Self-disclosure) I understand how you are feeling. The pandemic has led to many challenges and it's hard.
sys : (Providing Suggestions) Is there anyone that you are close to that you can talk to about your stress and future?
usr : No, not really. Though, I am taking medication for my depression.
sys : (Question) Has it been helping?
| (Question) Are you doing any other activities that you enjoy doing? |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about depression regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says
"Depression is currently taking a toll on my life. This pandemic is stressing me out.". | usr : Hi. how are we doing tonight?
sys : (Question) I'm doing well. How are things with you?
usr : Not so good unfortunately.
sys : (Question) Would you like to talk about it?
usr : This pandemic, how it has affect my life. I feel very stressed out for my future.
sys : (Self-disclosure) I understand how you are feeling. The pandemic has led to many challenges and it's hard.
sys : (Providing Suggestions) Is there anyone that you are close to that you can talk to about your stress and future?
usr : No, not really. Though, I am taking medication for my depression.
sys : (Question) Has it been helping?
sys : (Question) Are you doing any other activities that you enjoy doing?
usr : I would say it's been helping. Not much just reading to past the time.
| (Others) How are the books that you've been reading? |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about depression regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says
"Depression is currently taking a toll on my life. This pandemic is stressing me out.". | usr : Hi. how are we doing tonight?
sys : (Question) I'm doing well. How are things with you?
usr : Not so good unfortunately.
sys : (Question) Would you like to talk about it?
usr : This pandemic, how it has affect my life. I feel very stressed out for my future.
sys : (Self-disclosure) I understand how you are feeling. The pandemic has led to many challenges and it's hard.
sys : (Providing Suggestions) Is there anyone that you are close to that you can talk to about your stress and future?
usr : No, not really. Though, I am taking medication for my depression.
sys : (Question) Has it been helping?
sys : (Question) Are you doing any other activities that you enjoy doing?
usr : I would say it's been helping. Not much just reading to past the time.
sys : (Others) How are the books that you've been reading?
usr : Not really that interesting, just to past the time. Any suggestions to past the time?
| (Others) Well, you did mention how you're stressed about your future. Do you have any goals or plans that you have been wanting to achieve or accomplish? |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about depression regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says
"Depression is currently taking a toll on my life. This pandemic is stressing me out.". | usr : Hi. how are we doing tonight?
sys : (Question) I'm doing well. How are things with you?
usr : Not so good unfortunately.
sys : (Question) Would you like to talk about it?
usr : This pandemic, how it has affect my life. I feel very stressed out for my future.
sys : (Self-disclosure) I understand how you are feeling. The pandemic has led to many challenges and it's hard.
sys : (Providing Suggestions) Is there anyone that you are close to that you can talk to about your stress and future?
usr : No, not really. Though, I am taking medication for my depression.
sys : (Question) Has it been helping?
sys : (Question) Are you doing any other activities that you enjoy doing?
usr : I would say it's been helping. Not much just reading to past the time.
sys : (Others) How are the books that you've been reading?
usr : Not really that interesting, just to past the time. Any suggestions to past the time?
sys : (Others) Well, you did mention how you're stressed about your future. Do you have any goals or plans that you have been wanting to achieve or accomplish?
usr : Current no. I am just trying to get by. Fear that I'll lose my job.
| (Providing Suggestions) Yeah, it's a rough time for everyone I feel like. Maybe you can consider talking to your co-workers and talk about how you've been feeling? |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about depression regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says
"Depression is currently taking a toll on my life. This pandemic is stressing me out.". | usr : Hi. how are we doing tonight?
sys : (Question) I'm doing well. How are things with you?
usr : Not so good unfortunately.
sys : (Question) Would you like to talk about it?
usr : This pandemic, how it has affect my life. I feel very stressed out for my future.
sys : (Self-disclosure) I understand how you are feeling. The pandemic has led to many challenges and it's hard.
sys : (Providing Suggestions) Is there anyone that you are close to that you can talk to about your stress and future?
usr : No, not really. Though, I am taking medication for my depression.
sys : (Question) Has it been helping?
sys : (Question) Are you doing any other activities that you enjoy doing?
usr : I would say it's been helping. Not much just reading to past the time.
sys : (Others) How are the books that you've been reading?
usr : Not really that interesting, just to past the time. Any suggestions to past the time?
sys : (Others) Well, you did mention how you're stressed about your future. Do you have any goals or plans that you have been wanting to achieve or accomplish?
usr : Current no. I am just trying to get by. Fear that I'll lose my job.
sys : (Providing Suggestions) Yeah, it's a rough time for everyone I feel like. Maybe you can consider talking to your co-workers and talk about how you've been feeling?
usr : Well half of them are already fired. Fear I'll be going next.
| (Information) I was feeling really stressed as well. What I found that helped me was just meditating and thinking about the good things in my life. |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about depression regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says
"Depression is currently taking a toll on my life. This pandemic is stressing me out.". | usr : Hi. how are we doing tonight?
sys : (Question) I'm doing well. How are things with you?
usr : Not so good unfortunately.
sys : (Question) Would you like to talk about it?
usr : This pandemic, how it has affect my life. I feel very stressed out for my future.
sys : (Self-disclosure) I understand how you are feeling. The pandemic has led to many challenges and it's hard.
sys : (Providing Suggestions) Is there anyone that you are close to that you can talk to about your stress and future?
usr : No, not really. Though, I am taking medication for my depression.
sys : (Question) Has it been helping?
sys : (Question) Are you doing any other activities that you enjoy doing?
usr : I would say it's been helping. Not much just reading to past the time.
sys : (Others) How are the books that you've been reading?
usr : Not really that interesting, just to past the time. Any suggestions to past the time?
sys : (Others) Well, you did mention how you're stressed about your future. Do you have any goals or plans that you have been wanting to achieve or accomplish?
usr : Current no. I am just trying to get by. Fear that I'll lose my job.
sys : (Providing Suggestions) Yeah, it's a rough time for everyone I feel like. Maybe you can consider talking to your co-workers and talk about how you've been feeling?
usr : Well half of them are already fired. Fear I'll be going next.
sys : (Information) I was feeling really stressed as well. What I found that helped me was just meditating and thinking about the good things in my life.
| (Providing Suggestions) It made me feel more relaxed. |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about depression regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says
"Depression is currently taking a toll on my life. This pandemic is stressing me out.". | usr : Hi. how are we doing tonight?
sys : (Question) I'm doing well. How are things with you?
usr : Not so good unfortunately.
sys : (Question) Would you like to talk about it?
usr : This pandemic, how it has affect my life. I feel very stressed out for my future.
sys : (Self-disclosure) I understand how you are feeling. The pandemic has led to many challenges and it's hard.
sys : (Providing Suggestions) Is there anyone that you are close to that you can talk to about your stress and future?
usr : No, not really. Though, I am taking medication for my depression.
sys : (Question) Has it been helping?
sys : (Question) Are you doing any other activities that you enjoy doing?
usr : I would say it's been helping. Not much just reading to past the time.
sys : (Others) How are the books that you've been reading?
usr : Not really that interesting, just to past the time. Any suggestions to past the time?
sys : (Others) Well, you did mention how you're stressed about your future. Do you have any goals or plans that you have been wanting to achieve or accomplish?
usr : Current no. I am just trying to get by. Fear that I'll lose my job.
sys : (Providing Suggestions) Yeah, it's a rough time for everyone I feel like. Maybe you can consider talking to your co-workers and talk about how you've been feeling?
usr : Well half of them are already fired. Fear I'll be going next.
sys : (Information) I was feeling really stressed as well. What I found that helped me was just meditating and thinking about the good things in my life.
sys : (Providing Suggestions) It made me feel more relaxed.
usr : Thanks for the positive vibes. I fear that the economy will get worse. My anxiety is kicking in.
| (Providing Suggestions) Could you try taking a couple of deep breaths? |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about depression regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says
"Depression is currently taking a toll on my life. This pandemic is stressing me out.". | usr : Hi. how are we doing tonight?
sys : (Question) I'm doing well. How are things with you?
usr : Not so good unfortunately.
sys : (Question) Would you like to talk about it?
usr : This pandemic, how it has affect my life. I feel very stressed out for my future.
sys : (Self-disclosure) I understand how you are feeling. The pandemic has led to many challenges and it's hard.
sys : (Providing Suggestions) Is there anyone that you are close to that you can talk to about your stress and future?
usr : No, not really. Though, I am taking medication for my depression.
sys : (Question) Has it been helping?
sys : (Question) Are you doing any other activities that you enjoy doing?
usr : I would say it's been helping. Not much just reading to past the time.
sys : (Others) How are the books that you've been reading?
usr : Not really that interesting, just to past the time. Any suggestions to past the time?
sys : (Others) Well, you did mention how you're stressed about your future. Do you have any goals or plans that you have been wanting to achieve or accomplish?
usr : Current no. I am just trying to get by. Fear that I'll lose my job.
sys : (Providing Suggestions) Yeah, it's a rough time for everyone I feel like. Maybe you can consider talking to your co-workers and talk about how you've been feeling?
usr : Well half of them are already fired. Fear I'll be going next.
sys : (Information) I was feeling really stressed as well. What I found that helped me was just meditating and thinking about the good things in my life.
sys : (Providing Suggestions) It made me feel more relaxed.
usr : Thanks for the positive vibes. I fear that the economy will get worse. My anxiety is kicking in.
sys : (Providing Suggestions) Could you try taking a couple of deep breaths?
| (Information) Doing that and practicing mindfulness can be helpful in calming people down. |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about depression regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says
"I am depressed due to covid pandemic.". | usr : hi
| (Question) so you feel as though your all alone? |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about depression regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says
"I am depressed due to covid pandemic.". | usr : hi
sys : (Question) so you feel as though your all alone?
| (Others) I am here for you if you need to talk |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about depression regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says
"I am depressed due to covid pandemic.". | usr : hi
sys : (Question) so you feel as though your all alone?
sys : (Others) I am here for you if you need to talk
usr : I am going through some depression.
| (Affirmation and Reassurance) /sounds like you are depressed ? Well I can assure you that I am here if you need or want to talk about why your depressed. |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about depression regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says
"I am depressed due to covid pandemic.". | usr : hi
sys : (Question) so you feel as though your all alone?
sys : (Others) I am here for you if you need to talk
usr : I am going through some depression.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) /sounds like you are depressed ? Well I can assure you that I am here if you need or want to talk about why your depressed.
| (Reflection of feelings) when I get depressed , I just want to be by myself but it does help when I talk it out. |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about depression regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says
"I am depressed due to covid pandemic.". | usr : hi
sys : (Question) so you feel as though your all alone?
sys : (Others) I am here for you if you need to talk
usr : I am going through some depression.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) /sounds like you are depressed ? Well I can assure you that I am here if you need or want to talk about why your depressed.
sys : (Reflection of feelings) when I get depressed , I just want to be by myself but it does help when I talk it out.
usr : thank you for that. I am depressed due to the COVID pandemic. Stuck in the house for long time.
| (Reflection of feelings) I can totally understand , with covid pandemic Its hard not to be depressed, considering all the changes going on. |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about depression regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says
"I am depressed due to covid pandemic.". | usr : hi
sys : (Question) so you feel as though your all alone?
sys : (Others) I am here for you if you need to talk
usr : I am going through some depression.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) /sounds like you are depressed ? Well I can assure you that I am here if you need or want to talk about why your depressed.
sys : (Reflection of feelings) when I get depressed , I just want to be by myself but it does help when I talk it out.
usr : thank you for that. I am depressed due to the COVID pandemic. Stuck in the house for long time.
sys : (Reflection of feelings) I can totally understand , with covid pandemic Its hard not to be depressed, considering all the changes going on.
usr : Moreover, I have some deaths in the extended family due to COVID.
| (Others) Oh! my having family members passing away is so awful , I am sorry to hear that and can understand why you are depressed. |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about depression regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says
"I am depressed due to covid pandemic.". | usr : hi
sys : (Question) so you feel as though your all alone?
sys : (Others) I am here for you if you need to talk
usr : I am going through some depression.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) /sounds like you are depressed ? Well I can assure you that I am here if you need or want to talk about why your depressed.
sys : (Reflection of feelings) when I get depressed , I just want to be by myself but it does help when I talk it out.
usr : thank you for that. I am depressed due to the COVID pandemic. Stuck in the house for long time.
sys : (Reflection of feelings) I can totally understand , with covid pandemic Its hard not to be depressed, considering all the changes going on.
usr : Moreover, I have some deaths in the extended family due to COVID.
sys : (Others) Oh! my having family members passing away is so awful , I am sorry to hear that and can understand why you are depressed.
usr : yea, just trying to keep the spirit up and this depression keeps coming..
| (Question) Have you reached out to anyone for support? |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about depression regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says
"I am depressed due to covid pandemic.". | usr : hi
sys : (Question) so you feel as though your all alone?
sys : (Others) I am here for you if you need to talk
usr : I am going through some depression.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) /sounds like you are depressed ? Well I can assure you that I am here if you need or want to talk about why your depressed.
sys : (Reflection of feelings) when I get depressed , I just want to be by myself but it does help when I talk it out.
usr : thank you for that. I am depressed due to the COVID pandemic. Stuck in the house for long time.
sys : (Reflection of feelings) I can totally understand , with covid pandemic Its hard not to be depressed, considering all the changes going on.
usr : Moreover, I have some deaths in the extended family due to COVID.
sys : (Others) Oh! my having family members passing away is so awful , I am sorry to hear that and can understand why you are depressed.
usr : yea, just trying to keep the spirit up and this depression keeps coming..
sys : (Question) Have you reached out to anyone for support?
usr : Not really.. what would you suggest?
| (Self-disclosure) I have had to in the past when I lost my dad, it wasnt due to covid but I really needed somone that didnt know me. |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about depression regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says
"I am depressed due to covid pandemic.". | usr : hi
sys : (Question) so you feel as though your all alone?
sys : (Others) I am here for you if you need to talk
usr : I am going through some depression.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) /sounds like you are depressed ? Well I can assure you that I am here if you need or want to talk about why your depressed.
sys : (Reflection of feelings) when I get depressed , I just want to be by myself but it does help when I talk it out.
usr : thank you for that. I am depressed due to the COVID pandemic. Stuck in the house for long time.
sys : (Reflection of feelings) I can totally understand , with covid pandemic Its hard not to be depressed, considering all the changes going on.
usr : Moreover, I have some deaths in the extended family due to COVID.
sys : (Others) Oh! my having family members passing away is so awful , I am sorry to hear that and can understand why you are depressed.
usr : yea, just trying to keep the spirit up and this depression keeps coming..
sys : (Question) Have you reached out to anyone for support?
usr : Not really.. what would you suggest?
sys : (Self-disclosure) I have had to in the past when I lost my dad, it wasnt due to covid but I really needed somone that didnt know me.
usr : Was it helpful?
| (Self-disclosure) Your family dr. would give you some information, that is how I was able to find somone. I was very thankful to my dr. And yes, it did help |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about depression regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says
"I am depressed due to covid pandemic.". | usr : hi
sys : (Question) so you feel as though your all alone?
sys : (Others) I am here for you if you need to talk
usr : I am going through some depression.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) /sounds like you are depressed ? Well I can assure you that I am here if you need or want to talk about why your depressed.
sys : (Reflection of feelings) when I get depressed , I just want to be by myself but it does help when I talk it out.
usr : thank you for that. I am depressed due to the COVID pandemic. Stuck in the house for long time.
sys : (Reflection of feelings) I can totally understand , with covid pandemic Its hard not to be depressed, considering all the changes going on.
usr : Moreover, I have some deaths in the extended family due to COVID.
sys : (Others) Oh! my having family members passing away is so awful , I am sorry to hear that and can understand why you are depressed.
usr : yea, just trying to keep the spirit up and this depression keeps coming..
sys : (Question) Have you reached out to anyone for support?
usr : Not really.. what would you suggest?
sys : (Self-disclosure) I have had to in the past when I lost my dad, it wasnt due to covid but I really needed somone that didnt know me.
usr : Was it helpful?
sys : (Self-disclosure) Your family dr. would give you some information, that is how I was able to find somone. I was very thankful to my dr. And yes, it did help
usr : I might look for someone like that..
| (Affirmation and Reassurance) well it looks like you have a future plan, thats an awsome start. not to mention i will be here for you as well, ya know extra support. |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about depression regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says
"I am depressed due to covid pandemic.". | usr : hi
sys : (Question) so you feel as though your all alone?
sys : (Others) I am here for you if you need to talk
usr : I am going through some depression.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) /sounds like you are depressed ? Well I can assure you that I am here if you need or want to talk about why your depressed.
sys : (Reflection of feelings) when I get depressed , I just want to be by myself but it does help when I talk it out.
usr : thank you for that. I am depressed due to the COVID pandemic. Stuck in the house for long time.
sys : (Reflection of feelings) I can totally understand , with covid pandemic Its hard not to be depressed, considering all the changes going on.
usr : Moreover, I have some deaths in the extended family due to COVID.
sys : (Others) Oh! my having family members passing away is so awful , I am sorry to hear that and can understand why you are depressed.
usr : yea, just trying to keep the spirit up and this depression keeps coming..
sys : (Question) Have you reached out to anyone for support?
usr : Not really.. what would you suggest?
sys : (Self-disclosure) I have had to in the past when I lost my dad, it wasnt due to covid but I really needed somone that didnt know me.
usr : Was it helpful?
sys : (Self-disclosure) Your family dr. would give you some information, that is how I was able to find somone. I was very thankful to my dr. And yes, it did help
usr : I might look for someone like that..
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) well it looks like you have a future plan, thats an awsome start. not to mention i will be here for you as well, ya know extra support.
usr : Thank you.
usr : One other quick question.. was it in-person or remote?
| (Others) You are welcome, I hope your day is better now , stay as positive as you can, trust me its not an easy thing to do when going through what your going through now. |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about depression regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says
"I am depressed due to covid pandemic.". | usr : hi
sys : (Question) so you feel as though your all alone?
sys : (Others) I am here for you if you need to talk
usr : I am going through some depression.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) /sounds like you are depressed ? Well I can assure you that I am here if you need or want to talk about why your depressed.
sys : (Reflection of feelings) when I get depressed , I just want to be by myself but it does help when I talk it out.
usr : thank you for that. I am depressed due to the COVID pandemic. Stuck in the house for long time.
sys : (Reflection of feelings) I can totally understand , with covid pandemic Its hard not to be depressed, considering all the changes going on.
usr : Moreover, I have some deaths in the extended family due to COVID.
sys : (Others) Oh! my having family members passing away is so awful , I am sorry to hear that and can understand why you are depressed.
usr : yea, just trying to keep the spirit up and this depression keeps coming..
sys : (Question) Have you reached out to anyone for support?
usr : Not really.. what would you suggest?
sys : (Self-disclosure) I have had to in the past when I lost my dad, it wasnt due to covid but I really needed somone that didnt know me.
usr : Was it helpful?
sys : (Self-disclosure) Your family dr. would give you some information, that is how I was able to find somone. I was very thankful to my dr. And yes, it did help
usr : I might look for someone like that..
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) well it looks like you have a future plan, thats an awsome start. not to mention i will be here for you as well, ya know extra support.
usr : Thank you.
usr : One other quick question.. was it in-person or remote?
sys : (Others) You are welcome, I hope your day is better now , stay as positive as you can, trust me its not an easy thing to do when going through what your going through now.
usr : I will .. thank you
| (Self-disclosure) well , when I started it was in person, but now when i feel as thought I need to speak to my therapist its been over the computer, |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about sadness regarding a/an problems with friends. The seeker says
"I'm feeling very lonely lately and I don't have many friends to turn to. This makes me sad because I've always had only a few friends but now they have families and kids and I feel more alone than ever.". | (Question) Hello, how are you today? | |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about sadness regarding a/an problems with friends. The seeker says
"I'm feeling very lonely lately and I don't have many friends to turn to. This makes me sad because I've always had only a few friends but now they have families and kids and I feel more alone than ever.". | sys : (Question) Hello, how are you today?
usr : Hi, I'm feeling pretty lonely today and don't have friends I can reach out to.
| (Providing Suggestions) I am sorry to hear that - how about reaching out to any family members? |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about sadness regarding a/an problems with friends. The seeker says
"I'm feeling very lonely lately and I don't have many friends to turn to. This makes me sad because I've always had only a few friends but now they have families and kids and I feel more alone than ever.". | sys : (Question) Hello, how are you today?
usr : Hi, I'm feeling pretty lonely today and don't have friends I can reach out to.
sys : (Providing Suggestions) I am sorry to hear that - how about reaching out to any family members?
usr : I have my husband, but with COVID he's the only person I've really had interactions with lately. He's great, but it's just not the same as having a friend to turn to. I feel every time I reach out to the friends I do have they are too busy with their families to talk.
| (Affirmation and Reassurance) I feel a lot of people are in your situation especially with Covid going on. Do you connect with friends on social media at all (like facebook)? |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about sadness regarding a/an problems with friends. The seeker says
"I'm feeling very lonely lately and I don't have many friends to turn to. This makes me sad because I've always had only a few friends but now they have families and kids and I feel more alone than ever.". | sys : (Question) Hello, how are you today?
usr : Hi, I'm feeling pretty lonely today and don't have friends I can reach out to.
sys : (Providing Suggestions) I am sorry to hear that - how about reaching out to any family members?
usr : I have my husband, but with COVID he's the only person I've really had interactions with lately. He's great, but it's just not the same as having a friend to turn to. I feel every time I reach out to the friends I do have they are too busy with their families to talk.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I feel a lot of people are in your situation especially with Covid going on. Do you connect with friends on social media at all (like facebook)?
usr : Yea, I do comment on their social media and follow up with their lives there. I do not actively post about my own life because we have been extremely cautious with covid as I am high risk, so we don't even go grocery shopping. I think I am just feeling fatigued of being stuck inside, which makes me feel sad about everything else.
| (Reflection of feelings) I can totally understand where you are coming from. I think it is great that you are at least getting a little communication with facebook. I am guessing you will be in line for a vaccination also in the up coming month which I think will help your mood as well. |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about sadness regarding a/an problems with friends. The seeker says
"I'm feeling very lonely lately and I don't have many friends to turn to. This makes me sad because I've always had only a few friends but now they have families and kids and I feel more alone than ever.". | sys : (Question) Hello, how are you today?
usr : Hi, I'm feeling pretty lonely today and don't have friends I can reach out to.
sys : (Providing Suggestions) I am sorry to hear that - how about reaching out to any family members?
usr : I have my husband, but with COVID he's the only person I've really had interactions with lately. He's great, but it's just not the same as having a friend to turn to. I feel every time I reach out to the friends I do have they are too busy with their families to talk.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I feel a lot of people are in your situation especially with Covid going on. Do you connect with friends on social media at all (like facebook)?
usr : Yea, I do comment on their social media and follow up with their lives there. I do not actively post about my own life because we have been extremely cautious with covid as I am high risk, so we don't even go grocery shopping. I think I am just feeling fatigued of being stuck inside, which makes me feel sad about everything else.
sys : (Reflection of feelings) I can totally understand where you are coming from. I think it is great that you are at least getting a little communication with facebook. I am guessing you will be in line for a vaccination also in the up coming month which I think will help your mood as well.
usr : Yes, I am awaiting my turn for the vaccine and I am very much looking forward to getting it so I can get back to some normalcy. I miss being able to go shopping or sitting in a coffee shop. These activities helped me in the past, so I look forward to being able to get out and do them again. I used to visit my friends too and we'd have lunch or coffee at their house, but obviously I haven't been able to do that lately. I will be able to once I get the vaccine.
| (Self-disclosure) I was able to get my first dose of this vaccine this past Sunday. I was very surprised how good I felt this week like a weight being lifted off my shoulders. I work with high school kids so it was nice not thinking about covid all the time. I not it might not help for you today but I think it will give you something to look forward as you move forward in the upcoming weeks. |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about sadness regarding a/an problems with friends. The seeker says
"I'm feeling very lonely lately and I don't have many friends to turn to. This makes me sad because I've always had only a few friends but now they have families and kids and I feel more alone than ever.". | sys : (Question) Hello, how are you today?
usr : Hi, I'm feeling pretty lonely today and don't have friends I can reach out to.
sys : (Providing Suggestions) I am sorry to hear that - how about reaching out to any family members?
usr : I have my husband, but with COVID he's the only person I've really had interactions with lately. He's great, but it's just not the same as having a friend to turn to. I feel every time I reach out to the friends I do have they are too busy with their families to talk.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I feel a lot of people are in your situation especially with Covid going on. Do you connect with friends on social media at all (like facebook)?
usr : Yea, I do comment on their social media and follow up with their lives there. I do not actively post about my own life because we have been extremely cautious with covid as I am high risk, so we don't even go grocery shopping. I think I am just feeling fatigued of being stuck inside, which makes me feel sad about everything else.
sys : (Reflection of feelings) I can totally understand where you are coming from. I think it is great that you are at least getting a little communication with facebook. I am guessing you will be in line for a vaccination also in the up coming month which I think will help your mood as well.
usr : Yes, I am awaiting my turn for the vaccine and I am very much looking forward to getting it so I can get back to some normalcy. I miss being able to go shopping or sitting in a coffee shop. These activities helped me in the past, so I look forward to being able to get out and do them again. I used to visit my friends too and we'd have lunch or coffee at their house, but obviously I haven't been able to do that lately. I will be able to once I get the vaccine.
sys : (Self-disclosure) I was able to get my first dose of this vaccine this past Sunday. I was very surprised how good I felt this week like a weight being lifted off my shoulders. I work with high school kids so it was nice not thinking about covid all the time. I not it might not help for you today but I think it will give you something to look forward as you move forward in the upcoming weeks.
| (Others) *I know |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about sadness regarding a/an problems with friends. The seeker says
"I'm feeling very lonely lately and I don't have many friends to turn to. This makes me sad because I've always had only a few friends but now they have families and kids and I feel more alone than ever.". | sys : (Question) Hello, how are you today?
usr : Hi, I'm feeling pretty lonely today and don't have friends I can reach out to.
sys : (Providing Suggestions) I am sorry to hear that - how about reaching out to any family members?
usr : I have my husband, but with COVID he's the only person I've really had interactions with lately. He's great, but it's just not the same as having a friend to turn to. I feel every time I reach out to the friends I do have they are too busy with their families to talk.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I feel a lot of people are in your situation especially with Covid going on. Do you connect with friends on social media at all (like facebook)?
usr : Yea, I do comment on their social media and follow up with their lives there. I do not actively post about my own life because we have been extremely cautious with covid as I am high risk, so we don't even go grocery shopping. I think I am just feeling fatigued of being stuck inside, which makes me feel sad about everything else.
sys : (Reflection of feelings) I can totally understand where you are coming from. I think it is great that you are at least getting a little communication with facebook. I am guessing you will be in line for a vaccination also in the up coming month which I think will help your mood as well.
usr : Yes, I am awaiting my turn for the vaccine and I am very much looking forward to getting it so I can get back to some normalcy. I miss being able to go shopping or sitting in a coffee shop. These activities helped me in the past, so I look forward to being able to get out and do them again. I used to visit my friends too and we'd have lunch or coffee at their house, but obviously I haven't been able to do that lately. I will be able to once I get the vaccine.
sys : (Self-disclosure) I was able to get my first dose of this vaccine this past Sunday. I was very surprised how good I felt this week like a weight being lifted off my shoulders. I work with high school kids so it was nice not thinking about covid all the time. I not it might not help for you today but I think it will give you something to look forward as you move forward in the upcoming weeks.
sys : (Others) *I know
usr : That's so exciting for you! I am hoping I will be able to get mine in the coming weeks. I've definitely been looking forward to getting it. I decided a week ago that I would get a puppy as a companion. So I am looking forward to that, but he will not be coming home until the beginning of May. But you're right I need to look forward to the things that will bring me happiness even though it's hard right now.
| (Question) Absolutely. The weather seems to be getting nicer as well. Do you like any outdoor activites (ex. walking outside)? |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anger regarding a/an academic pressure. The seeker says
"Parents are pressuring me to become a doctor". | (Others) Good evening :-) What can I help with you with tonight? | |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anger regarding a/an academic pressure. The seeker says
"Parents are pressuring me to become a doctor". | sys : (Others) Good evening :-) What can I help with you with tonight?
usr : just graduated university and my parents are pressuring me to pursue becoming a doctor
| (Affirmation and Reassurance) Oof, that is a very difficult situation. I'm sorry you're going through that. How do you feel about it? |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anger regarding a/an academic pressure. The seeker says
"Parents are pressuring me to become a doctor". | sys : (Others) Good evening :-) What can I help with you with tonight?
usr : just graduated university and my parents are pressuring me to pursue becoming a doctor
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Oof, that is a very difficult situation. I'm sorry you're going through that. How do you feel about it?
usr : I'm angry. I just want to be done school. but parents are on my butt about it.
| (Question) What do your parents say when/if you tell them you want to be done with school? |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anger regarding a/an academic pressure. The seeker says
"Parents are pressuring me to become a doctor". | sys : (Others) Good evening :-) What can I help with you with tonight?
usr : just graduated university and my parents are pressuring me to pursue becoming a doctor
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Oof, that is a very difficult situation. I'm sorry you're going through that. How do you feel about it?
usr : I'm angry. I just want to be done school. but parents are on my butt about it.
sys : (Question) What do your parents say when/if you tell them you want to be done with school?
usr : they get mad at me and say they are dissapointed. I want to travel and see the world. not more schooling.
| (Reflection of feelings) That's not a fair thing for them to say to their child. I will say that there are academic programs that combine travel and credits, but you probably know that already. And I don't think you should have to compromise anyway. |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anger regarding a/an academic pressure. The seeker says
"Parents are pressuring me to become a doctor". | sys : (Others) Good evening :-) What can I help with you with tonight?
usr : just graduated university and my parents are pressuring me to pursue becoming a doctor
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Oof, that is a very difficult situation. I'm sorry you're going through that. How do you feel about it?
usr : I'm angry. I just want to be done school. but parents are on my butt about it.
sys : (Question) What do your parents say when/if you tell them you want to be done with school?
usr : they get mad at me and say they are dissapointed. I want to travel and see the world. not more schooling.
sys : (Reflection of feelings) That's not a fair thing for them to say to their child. I will say that there are academic programs that combine travel and credits, but you probably know that already. And I don't think you should have to compromise anyway.
usr : They won't take a compromise. parents are stubborn. What should i do? please parents or pursue my passion?
| (Providing Suggestions) I cannot tell you what to do exactly, but I would encourage you to fulfill yourself before anyone else's dictation of your life. |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anger regarding a/an academic pressure. The seeker says
"Parents are pressuring me to become a doctor". | sys : (Others) Good evening :-) What can I help with you with tonight?
usr : just graduated university and my parents are pressuring me to pursue becoming a doctor
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Oof, that is a very difficult situation. I'm sorry you're going through that. How do you feel about it?
usr : I'm angry. I just want to be done school. but parents are on my butt about it.
sys : (Question) What do your parents say when/if you tell them you want to be done with school?
usr : they get mad at me and say they are dissapointed. I want to travel and see the world. not more schooling.
sys : (Reflection of feelings) That's not a fair thing for them to say to their child. I will say that there are academic programs that combine travel and credits, but you probably know that already. And I don't think you should have to compromise anyway.
usr : They won't take a compromise. parents are stubborn. What should i do? please parents or pursue my passion?
sys : (Providing Suggestions) I cannot tell you what to do exactly, but I would encourage you to fulfill yourself before anyone else's dictation of your life.
usr : Yeah i'm leaning that. i already graduated university. i fulfilled half of their dream. you think telling them my honest opinion will be a good idea?
| (Providing Suggestions) I think you need to be prepared for them to not be happy with your honest opinion, but that just because they aren't happy with it doesn't mean it's wrong. |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anger regarding a/an academic pressure. The seeker says
"Parents are pressuring me to become a doctor". | sys : (Others) Good evening :-) What can I help with you with tonight?
usr : just graduated university and my parents are pressuring me to pursue becoming a doctor
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Oof, that is a very difficult situation. I'm sorry you're going through that. How do you feel about it?
usr : I'm angry. I just want to be done school. but parents are on my butt about it.
sys : (Question) What do your parents say when/if you tell them you want to be done with school?
usr : they get mad at me and say they are dissapointed. I want to travel and see the world. not more schooling.
sys : (Reflection of feelings) That's not a fair thing for them to say to their child. I will say that there are academic programs that combine travel and credits, but you probably know that already. And I don't think you should have to compromise anyway.
usr : They won't take a compromise. parents are stubborn. What should i do? please parents or pursue my passion?
sys : (Providing Suggestions) I cannot tell you what to do exactly, but I would encourage you to fulfill yourself before anyone else's dictation of your life.
usr : Yeah i'm leaning that. i already graduated university. i fulfilled half of their dream. you think telling them my honest opinion will be a good idea?
sys : (Providing Suggestions) I think you need to be prepared for them to not be happy with your honest opinion, but that just because they aren't happy with it doesn't mean it's wrong.
usr : thanks great advise. i will definitely be prepapred. i don't care if i dissapoint them. it's my life not theres. i'll live with the consequences
| (Providing Suggestions) Keep in mind that from their point of view, they want the best for you because they love you, so try not to burn the bridge or salt the earth. I had a rocky relationship with my dad after college too, but it's better now. They will survive, and you will thrive. |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anger regarding a/an academic pressure. The seeker says
"Parents are pressuring me to become a doctor". | sys : (Others) Good evening :-) What can I help with you with tonight?
usr : just graduated university and my parents are pressuring me to pursue becoming a doctor
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Oof, that is a very difficult situation. I'm sorry you're going through that. How do you feel about it?
usr : I'm angry. I just want to be done school. but parents are on my butt about it.
sys : (Question) What do your parents say when/if you tell them you want to be done with school?
usr : they get mad at me and say they are dissapointed. I want to travel and see the world. not more schooling.
sys : (Reflection of feelings) That's not a fair thing for them to say to their child. I will say that there are academic programs that combine travel and credits, but you probably know that already. And I don't think you should have to compromise anyway.
usr : They won't take a compromise. parents are stubborn. What should i do? please parents or pursue my passion?
sys : (Providing Suggestions) I cannot tell you what to do exactly, but I would encourage you to fulfill yourself before anyone else's dictation of your life.
usr : Yeah i'm leaning that. i already graduated university. i fulfilled half of their dream. you think telling them my honest opinion will be a good idea?
sys : (Providing Suggestions) I think you need to be prepared for them to not be happy with your honest opinion, but that just because they aren't happy with it doesn't mean it's wrong.
usr : thanks great advise. i will definitely be prepapred. i don't care if i dissapoint them. it's my life not theres. i'll live with the consequences
sys : (Providing Suggestions) Keep in mind that from their point of view, they want the best for you because they love you, so try not to burn the bridge or salt the earth. I had a rocky relationship with my dad after college too, but it's better now. They will survive, and you will thrive.
usr : Thank you. yeah i get that. but they should be happy for me. They cant make decisions for me all the time. let me free!!!
| (Information) That feeling is totally understandable, I felt the same way. They need to let you find your own way, it's apart of growing up. |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anger regarding a/an academic pressure. The seeker says
"Parents are pressuring me to become a doctor". | sys : (Others) Good evening :-) What can I help with you with tonight?
usr : just graduated university and my parents are pressuring me to pursue becoming a doctor
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Oof, that is a very difficult situation. I'm sorry you're going through that. How do you feel about it?
usr : I'm angry. I just want to be done school. but parents are on my butt about it.
sys : (Question) What do your parents say when/if you tell them you want to be done with school?
usr : they get mad at me and say they are dissapointed. I want to travel and see the world. not more schooling.
sys : (Reflection of feelings) That's not a fair thing for them to say to their child. I will say that there are academic programs that combine travel and credits, but you probably know that already. And I don't think you should have to compromise anyway.
usr : They won't take a compromise. parents are stubborn. What should i do? please parents or pursue my passion?
sys : (Providing Suggestions) I cannot tell you what to do exactly, but I would encourage you to fulfill yourself before anyone else's dictation of your life.
usr : Yeah i'm leaning that. i already graduated university. i fulfilled half of their dream. you think telling them my honest opinion will be a good idea?
sys : (Providing Suggestions) I think you need to be prepared for them to not be happy with your honest opinion, but that just because they aren't happy with it doesn't mean it's wrong.
usr : thanks great advise. i will definitely be prepapred. i don't care if i dissapoint them. it's my life not theres. i'll live with the consequences
sys : (Providing Suggestions) Keep in mind that from their point of view, they want the best for you because they love you, so try not to burn the bridge or salt the earth. I had a rocky relationship with my dad after college too, but it's better now. They will survive, and you will thrive.
usr : Thank you. yeah i get that. but they should be happy for me. They cant make decisions for me all the time. let me free!!!
sys : (Information) That feeling is totally understandable, I felt the same way. They need to let you find your own way, it's apart of growing up.
usr : Thank you. at least someone agrees with me. Do i have the right to be angry at them?
| (Providing Suggestions) The anger is understandable, but I think it is slightly misplaced as they are not trying to hurt you. You are frustrated by their lack of understanding and their judgement of your choices, but you and they are both attempting to solve the same problem of your happiness. |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anger regarding a/an academic pressure. The seeker says
"Parents are pressuring me to become a doctor". | sys : (Others) Good evening :-) What can I help with you with tonight?
usr : just graduated university and my parents are pressuring me to pursue becoming a doctor
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Oof, that is a very difficult situation. I'm sorry you're going through that. How do you feel about it?
usr : I'm angry. I just want to be done school. but parents are on my butt about it.
sys : (Question) What do your parents say when/if you tell them you want to be done with school?
usr : they get mad at me and say they are dissapointed. I want to travel and see the world. not more schooling.
sys : (Reflection of feelings) That's not a fair thing for them to say to their child. I will say that there are academic programs that combine travel and credits, but you probably know that already. And I don't think you should have to compromise anyway.
usr : They won't take a compromise. parents are stubborn. What should i do? please parents or pursue my passion?
sys : (Providing Suggestions) I cannot tell you what to do exactly, but I would encourage you to fulfill yourself before anyone else's dictation of your life.
usr : Yeah i'm leaning that. i already graduated university. i fulfilled half of their dream. you think telling them my honest opinion will be a good idea?
sys : (Providing Suggestions) I think you need to be prepared for them to not be happy with your honest opinion, but that just because they aren't happy with it doesn't mean it's wrong.
usr : thanks great advise. i will definitely be prepapred. i don't care if i dissapoint them. it's my life not theres. i'll live with the consequences
sys : (Providing Suggestions) Keep in mind that from their point of view, they want the best for you because they love you, so try not to burn the bridge or salt the earth. I had a rocky relationship with my dad after college too, but it's better now. They will survive, and you will thrive.
usr : Thank you. yeah i get that. but they should be happy for me. They cant make decisions for me all the time. let me free!!!
sys : (Information) That feeling is totally understandable, I felt the same way. They need to let you find your own way, it's apart of growing up.
usr : Thank you. at least someone agrees with me. Do i have the right to be angry at them?
sys : (Providing Suggestions) The anger is understandable, but I think it is slightly misplaced as they are not trying to hurt you. You are frustrated by their lack of understanding and their judgement of your choices, but you and they are both attempting to solve the same problem of your happiness.
usr : Good advice. you are great at this.
| (Others) That's very kind of you to say, thank you :-) |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anger regarding a/an academic pressure. The seeker says
"Parents are pressuring me to become a doctor". | sys : (Others) Good evening :-) What can I help with you with tonight?
usr : just graduated university and my parents are pressuring me to pursue becoming a doctor
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Oof, that is a very difficult situation. I'm sorry you're going through that. How do you feel about it?
usr : I'm angry. I just want to be done school. but parents are on my butt about it.
sys : (Question) What do your parents say when/if you tell them you want to be done with school?
usr : they get mad at me and say they are dissapointed. I want to travel and see the world. not more schooling.
sys : (Reflection of feelings) That's not a fair thing for them to say to their child. I will say that there are academic programs that combine travel and credits, but you probably know that already. And I don't think you should have to compromise anyway.
usr : They won't take a compromise. parents are stubborn. What should i do? please parents or pursue my passion?
sys : (Providing Suggestions) I cannot tell you what to do exactly, but I would encourage you to fulfill yourself before anyone else's dictation of your life.
usr : Yeah i'm leaning that. i already graduated university. i fulfilled half of their dream. you think telling them my honest opinion will be a good idea?
sys : (Providing Suggestions) I think you need to be prepared for them to not be happy with your honest opinion, but that just because they aren't happy with it doesn't mean it's wrong.
usr : thanks great advise. i will definitely be prepapred. i don't care if i dissapoint them. it's my life not theres. i'll live with the consequences
sys : (Providing Suggestions) Keep in mind that from their point of view, they want the best for you because they love you, so try not to burn the bridge or salt the earth. I had a rocky relationship with my dad after college too, but it's better now. They will survive, and you will thrive.
usr : Thank you. yeah i get that. but they should be happy for me. They cant make decisions for me all the time. let me free!!!
sys : (Information) That feeling is totally understandable, I felt the same way. They need to let you find your own way, it's apart of growing up.
usr : Thank you. at least someone agrees with me. Do i have the right to be angry at them?
sys : (Providing Suggestions) The anger is understandable, but I think it is slightly misplaced as they are not trying to hurt you. You are frustrated by their lack of understanding and their judgement of your choices, but you and they are both attempting to solve the same problem of your happiness.
usr : Good advice. you are great at this.
sys : (Others) That's very kind of you to say, thank you :-)
usr : Thank you for the great talk. im not as angry anymore. will take there feelings into consideration
| (Affirmation and Reassurance) You are a great listener and have a lot of passion, I think you will be successful for sure. |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anger regarding a/an academic pressure. The seeker says
"Parents are pressuring me to become a doctor". | sys : (Others) Good evening :-) What can I help with you with tonight?
usr : just graduated university and my parents are pressuring me to pursue becoming a doctor
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Oof, that is a very difficult situation. I'm sorry you're going through that. How do you feel about it?
usr : I'm angry. I just want to be done school. but parents are on my butt about it.
sys : (Question) What do your parents say when/if you tell them you want to be done with school?
usr : they get mad at me and say they are dissapointed. I want to travel and see the world. not more schooling.
sys : (Reflection of feelings) That's not a fair thing for them to say to their child. I will say that there are academic programs that combine travel and credits, but you probably know that already. And I don't think you should have to compromise anyway.
usr : They won't take a compromise. parents are stubborn. What should i do? please parents or pursue my passion?
sys : (Providing Suggestions) I cannot tell you what to do exactly, but I would encourage you to fulfill yourself before anyone else's dictation of your life.
usr : Yeah i'm leaning that. i already graduated university. i fulfilled half of their dream. you think telling them my honest opinion will be a good idea?
sys : (Providing Suggestions) I think you need to be prepared for them to not be happy with your honest opinion, but that just because they aren't happy with it doesn't mean it's wrong.
usr : thanks great advise. i will definitely be prepapred. i don't care if i dissapoint them. it's my life not theres. i'll live with the consequences
sys : (Providing Suggestions) Keep in mind that from their point of view, they want the best for you because they love you, so try not to burn the bridge or salt the earth. I had a rocky relationship with my dad after college too, but it's better now. They will survive, and you will thrive.
usr : Thank you. yeah i get that. but they should be happy for me. They cant make decisions for me all the time. let me free!!!
sys : (Information) That feeling is totally understandable, I felt the same way. They need to let you find your own way, it's apart of growing up.
usr : Thank you. at least someone agrees with me. Do i have the right to be angry at them?
sys : (Providing Suggestions) The anger is understandable, but I think it is slightly misplaced as they are not trying to hurt you. You are frustrated by their lack of understanding and their judgement of your choices, but you and they are both attempting to solve the same problem of your happiness.
usr : Good advice. you are great at this.
sys : (Others) That's very kind of you to say, thank you :-)
usr : Thank you for the great talk. im not as angry anymore. will take there feelings into consideration
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) You are a great listener and have a lot of passion, I think you will be successful for sure.
usr : Thanks have a good day.
| (Others) You too! |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about fear regarding a/an academic pressure. The seeker says
"Parent have been forcing me into something (a major) that i don't really enjoy. Now I don't know if I can continue for my masters. Would I fail?". | (Question) Hi there, how is life treating you today? | |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about fear regarding a/an academic pressure. The seeker says
"Parent have been forcing me into something (a major) that i don't really enjoy. Now I don't know if I can continue for my masters. Would I fail?". | sys : (Question) Hi there, how is life treating you today?
usr : Hey. I'm doing fine. I guess really stressed.
| (Question) I am so sorry to hear that. What are you feeling stressed about specifically? |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about fear regarding a/an academic pressure. The seeker says
"Parent have been forcing me into something (a major) that i don't really enjoy. Now I don't know if I can continue for my masters. Would I fail?". | sys : (Question) Hi there, how is life treating you today?
usr : Hey. I'm doing fine. I guess really stressed.
sys : (Question) I am so sorry to hear that. What are you feeling stressed about specifically?
usr : My parents are kinda putting a lot of pressure on me to continue my education. I already got my bachelors, and I'm ok with getting my masters. But I really don't know if I want to get my Doctorate.
usr : I'm in a major that I kind of like. I'm not ambitious about.
| (Providing Suggestions) If your heart is not in it then it does not seem worth taking the extra three (at least) years. Do you have a profession you want to go into? |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about fear regarding a/an academic pressure. The seeker says
"Parent have been forcing me into something (a major) that i don't really enjoy. Now I don't know if I can continue for my masters. Would I fail?". | sys : (Question) Hi there, how is life treating you today?
usr : Hey. I'm doing fine. I guess really stressed.
sys : (Question) I am so sorry to hear that. What are you feeling stressed about specifically?
usr : My parents are kinda putting a lot of pressure on me to continue my education. I already got my bachelors, and I'm ok with getting my masters. But I really don't know if I want to get my Doctorate.
usr : I'm in a major that I kind of like. I'm not ambitious about.
sys : (Providing Suggestions) If your heart is not in it then it does not seem worth taking the extra three (at least) years. Do you have a profession you want to go into?
usr : I honestly don't know what I want to do in life. I don't really know anymore what I actually like. My parents really pressured me to choose what they thought is best ever since I was young.
usr : It's really hard to make delicious on my own now when someone has been telling you something all thought your years.
| (Self-disclosure) I hear you :( I've been through that too. It can be hard to break away and stand against such a thing. |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about fear regarding a/an academic pressure. The seeker says
"Parent have been forcing me into something (a major) that i don't really enjoy. Now I don't know if I can continue for my masters. Would I fail?". | sys : (Question) Hi there, how is life treating you today?
usr : Hey. I'm doing fine. I guess really stressed.
sys : (Question) I am so sorry to hear that. What are you feeling stressed about specifically?
usr : My parents are kinda putting a lot of pressure on me to continue my education. I already got my bachelors, and I'm ok with getting my masters. But I really don't know if I want to get my Doctorate.
usr : I'm in a major that I kind of like. I'm not ambitious about.
sys : (Providing Suggestions) If your heart is not in it then it does not seem worth taking the extra three (at least) years. Do you have a profession you want to go into?
usr : I honestly don't know what I want to do in life. I don't really know anymore what I actually like. My parents really pressured me to choose what they thought is best ever since I was young.
usr : It's really hard to make delicious on my own now when someone has been telling you something all thought your years.
sys : (Self-disclosure) I hear you :( I've been through that too. It can be hard to break away and stand against such a thing.
usr : I'm sorry you felt the same way. It sucks :/ I feel a lot of pressure to please them, and I'm scared to voice my opinion.
usr : because whenever I try to talk to them, they always shun me down saying I don't know any better.
| (Providing Suggestions) It sounds to me like it might be better for you to get away from them and form your own career and life. |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about fear regarding a/an academic pressure. The seeker says
"Parent have been forcing me into something (a major) that i don't really enjoy. Now I don't know if I can continue for my masters. Would I fail?". | sys : (Question) Hi there, how is life treating you today?
usr : Hey. I'm doing fine. I guess really stressed.
sys : (Question) I am so sorry to hear that. What are you feeling stressed about specifically?
usr : My parents are kinda putting a lot of pressure on me to continue my education. I already got my bachelors, and I'm ok with getting my masters. But I really don't know if I want to get my Doctorate.
usr : I'm in a major that I kind of like. I'm not ambitious about.
sys : (Providing Suggestions) If your heart is not in it then it does not seem worth taking the extra three (at least) years. Do you have a profession you want to go into?
usr : I honestly don't know what I want to do in life. I don't really know anymore what I actually like. My parents really pressured me to choose what they thought is best ever since I was young.
usr : It's really hard to make delicious on my own now when someone has been telling you something all thought your years.
sys : (Self-disclosure) I hear you :( I've been through that too. It can be hard to break away and stand against such a thing.
usr : I'm sorry you felt the same way. It sucks :/ I feel a lot of pressure to please them, and I'm scared to voice my opinion.
usr : because whenever I try to talk to them, they always shun me down saying I don't know any better.
sys : (Providing Suggestions) It sounds to me like it might be better for you to get away from them and form your own career and life.
| (Others) Yes it is very difficult to standing up for yourself if you're being emotionally bullied. |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about fear regarding a/an academic pressure. The seeker says
"Parent have been forcing me into something (a major) that i don't really enjoy. Now I don't know if I can continue for my masters. Would I fail?". | sys : (Question) Hi there, how is life treating you today?
usr : Hey. I'm doing fine. I guess really stressed.
sys : (Question) I am so sorry to hear that. What are you feeling stressed about specifically?
usr : My parents are kinda putting a lot of pressure on me to continue my education. I already got my bachelors, and I'm ok with getting my masters. But I really don't know if I want to get my Doctorate.
usr : I'm in a major that I kind of like. I'm not ambitious about.
sys : (Providing Suggestions) If your heart is not in it then it does not seem worth taking the extra three (at least) years. Do you have a profession you want to go into?
usr : I honestly don't know what I want to do in life. I don't really know anymore what I actually like. My parents really pressured me to choose what they thought is best ever since I was young.
usr : It's really hard to make delicious on my own now when someone has been telling you something all thought your years.
sys : (Self-disclosure) I hear you :( I've been through that too. It can be hard to break away and stand against such a thing.
usr : I'm sorry you felt the same way. It sucks :/ I feel a lot of pressure to please them, and I'm scared to voice my opinion.
usr : because whenever I try to talk to them, they always shun me down saying I don't know any better.
sys : (Providing Suggestions) It sounds to me like it might be better for you to get away from them and form your own career and life.
sys : (Others) Yes it is very difficult to standing up for yourself if you're being emotionally bullied.
usr : I am actually very far away from them! ( a different county to be exact). But I skype with them regularly. Because you know parents miss you.
| (Others) Ah .. that makes it both more complicated and more simple. |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about fear regarding a/an academic pressure. The seeker says
"Parent have been forcing me into something (a major) that i don't really enjoy. Now I don't know if I can continue for my masters. Would I fail?". | sys : (Question) Hi there, how is life treating you today?
usr : Hey. I'm doing fine. I guess really stressed.
sys : (Question) I am so sorry to hear that. What are you feeling stressed about specifically?
usr : My parents are kinda putting a lot of pressure on me to continue my education. I already got my bachelors, and I'm ok with getting my masters. But I really don't know if I want to get my Doctorate.
usr : I'm in a major that I kind of like. I'm not ambitious about.
sys : (Providing Suggestions) If your heart is not in it then it does not seem worth taking the extra three (at least) years. Do you have a profession you want to go into?
usr : I honestly don't know what I want to do in life. I don't really know anymore what I actually like. My parents really pressured me to choose what they thought is best ever since I was young.
usr : It's really hard to make delicious on my own now when someone has been telling you something all thought your years.
sys : (Self-disclosure) I hear you :( I've been through that too. It can be hard to break away and stand against such a thing.
usr : I'm sorry you felt the same way. It sucks :/ I feel a lot of pressure to please them, and I'm scared to voice my opinion.
usr : because whenever I try to talk to them, they always shun me down saying I don't know any better.
sys : (Providing Suggestions) It sounds to me like it might be better for you to get away from them and form your own career and life.
sys : (Others) Yes it is very difficult to standing up for yourself if you're being emotionally bullied.
usr : I am actually very far away from them! ( a different county to be exact). But I skype with them regularly. Because you know parents miss you.
sys : (Others) Ah .. that makes it both more complicated and more simple.
| (Others) At the very least you are living independently |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about fear regarding a/an academic pressure. The seeker says
"Parent have been forcing me into something (a major) that i don't really enjoy. Now I don't know if I can continue for my masters. Would I fail?". | sys : (Question) Hi there, how is life treating you today?
usr : Hey. I'm doing fine. I guess really stressed.
sys : (Question) I am so sorry to hear that. What are you feeling stressed about specifically?
usr : My parents are kinda putting a lot of pressure on me to continue my education. I already got my bachelors, and I'm ok with getting my masters. But I really don't know if I want to get my Doctorate.
usr : I'm in a major that I kind of like. I'm not ambitious about.
sys : (Providing Suggestions) If your heart is not in it then it does not seem worth taking the extra three (at least) years. Do you have a profession you want to go into?
usr : I honestly don't know what I want to do in life. I don't really know anymore what I actually like. My parents really pressured me to choose what they thought is best ever since I was young.
usr : It's really hard to make delicious on my own now when someone has been telling you something all thought your years.
sys : (Self-disclosure) I hear you :( I've been through that too. It can be hard to break away and stand against such a thing.
usr : I'm sorry you felt the same way. It sucks :/ I feel a lot of pressure to please them, and I'm scared to voice my opinion.
usr : because whenever I try to talk to them, they always shun me down saying I don't know any better.
sys : (Providing Suggestions) It sounds to me like it might be better for you to get away from them and form your own career and life.
sys : (Others) Yes it is very difficult to standing up for yourself if you're being emotionally bullied.
usr : I am actually very far away from them! ( a different county to be exact). But I skype with them regularly. Because you know parents miss you.
sys : (Others) Ah .. that makes it both more complicated and more simple.
sys : (Others) At the very least you are living independently
| (Question) Do you have financial independence as well? |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about fear regarding a/an academic pressure. The seeker says
"Parent have been forcing me into something (a major) that i don't really enjoy. Now I don't know if I can continue for my masters. Would I fail?". | sys : (Question) Hi there, how is life treating you today?
usr : Hey. I'm doing fine. I guess really stressed.
sys : (Question) I am so sorry to hear that. What are you feeling stressed about specifically?
usr : My parents are kinda putting a lot of pressure on me to continue my education. I already got my bachelors, and I'm ok with getting my masters. But I really don't know if I want to get my Doctorate.
usr : I'm in a major that I kind of like. I'm not ambitious about.
sys : (Providing Suggestions) If your heart is not in it then it does not seem worth taking the extra three (at least) years. Do you have a profession you want to go into?
usr : I honestly don't know what I want to do in life. I don't really know anymore what I actually like. My parents really pressured me to choose what they thought is best ever since I was young.
usr : It's really hard to make delicious on my own now when someone has been telling you something all thought your years.
sys : (Self-disclosure) I hear you :( I've been through that too. It can be hard to break away and stand against such a thing.
usr : I'm sorry you felt the same way. It sucks :/ I feel a lot of pressure to please them, and I'm scared to voice my opinion.
usr : because whenever I try to talk to them, they always shun me down saying I don't know any better.
sys : (Providing Suggestions) It sounds to me like it might be better for you to get away from them and form your own career and life.
sys : (Others) Yes it is very difficult to standing up for yourself if you're being emotionally bullied.
usr : I am actually very far away from them! ( a different county to be exact). But I skype with them regularly. Because you know parents miss you.
sys : (Others) Ah .. that makes it both more complicated and more simple.
sys : (Others) At the very least you are living independently
sys : (Question) Do you have financial independence as well?
usr : But I still feel like I have to please them and make decisions based on what I say. I guess it's like abuse but it a different context. I always worry that what I do may not please them.
| (Question) Have you tried talking to them about how you feel or do you feel that they would not listen to you? |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about fear regarding a/an academic pressure. The seeker says
"Parent have been forcing me into something (a major) that i don't really enjoy. Now I don't know if I can continue for my masters. Would I fail?". | sys : (Question) Hi there, how is life treating you today?
usr : Hey. I'm doing fine. I guess really stressed.
sys : (Question) I am so sorry to hear that. What are you feeling stressed about specifically?
usr : My parents are kinda putting a lot of pressure on me to continue my education. I already got my bachelors, and I'm ok with getting my masters. But I really don't know if I want to get my Doctorate.
usr : I'm in a major that I kind of like. I'm not ambitious about.
sys : (Providing Suggestions) If your heart is not in it then it does not seem worth taking the extra three (at least) years. Do you have a profession you want to go into?
usr : I honestly don't know what I want to do in life. I don't really know anymore what I actually like. My parents really pressured me to choose what they thought is best ever since I was young.
usr : It's really hard to make delicious on my own now when someone has been telling you something all thought your years.
sys : (Self-disclosure) I hear you :( I've been through that too. It can be hard to break away and stand against such a thing.
usr : I'm sorry you felt the same way. It sucks :/ I feel a lot of pressure to please them, and I'm scared to voice my opinion.
usr : because whenever I try to talk to them, they always shun me down saying I don't know any better.
sys : (Providing Suggestions) It sounds to me like it might be better for you to get away from them and form your own career and life.
sys : (Others) Yes it is very difficult to standing up for yourself if you're being emotionally bullied.
usr : I am actually very far away from them! ( a different county to be exact). But I skype with them regularly. Because you know parents miss you.
sys : (Others) Ah .. that makes it both more complicated and more simple.
sys : (Others) At the very least you are living independently
sys : (Question) Do you have financial independence as well?
usr : But I still feel like I have to please them and make decisions based on what I say. I guess it's like abuse but it a different context. I always worry that what I do may not please them.
sys : (Question) Have you tried talking to them about how you feel or do you feel that they would not listen to you?
usr : I do. It's kinda complicated because when COVID hit I lost my job and they were supportive saying they would help me out until I got back on my feet. They don't hold that against me, thankfully.
usr : I have. Let me explain more
| (Affirmation and Reassurance) Okay I am happy to listen :) |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about fear regarding a/an academic pressure. The seeker says
"Parent have been forcing me into something (a major) that i don't really enjoy. Now I don't know if I can continue for my masters. Would I fail?". | sys : (Question) Hi there, how is life treating you today?
usr : Hey. I'm doing fine. I guess really stressed.
sys : (Question) I am so sorry to hear that. What are you feeling stressed about specifically?
usr : My parents are kinda putting a lot of pressure on me to continue my education. I already got my bachelors, and I'm ok with getting my masters. But I really don't know if I want to get my Doctorate.
usr : I'm in a major that I kind of like. I'm not ambitious about.
sys : (Providing Suggestions) If your heart is not in it then it does not seem worth taking the extra three (at least) years. Do you have a profession you want to go into?
usr : I honestly don't know what I want to do in life. I don't really know anymore what I actually like. My parents really pressured me to choose what they thought is best ever since I was young.
usr : It's really hard to make delicious on my own now when someone has been telling you something all thought your years.
sys : (Self-disclosure) I hear you :( I've been through that too. It can be hard to break away and stand against such a thing.
usr : I'm sorry you felt the same way. It sucks :/ I feel a lot of pressure to please them, and I'm scared to voice my opinion.
usr : because whenever I try to talk to them, they always shun me down saying I don't know any better.
sys : (Providing Suggestions) It sounds to me like it might be better for you to get away from them and form your own career and life.
sys : (Others) Yes it is very difficult to standing up for yourself if you're being emotionally bullied.
usr : I am actually very far away from them! ( a different county to be exact). But I skype with them regularly. Because you know parents miss you.
sys : (Others) Ah .. that makes it both more complicated and more simple.
sys : (Others) At the very least you are living independently
sys : (Question) Do you have financial independence as well?
usr : But I still feel like I have to please them and make decisions based on what I say. I guess it's like abuse but it a different context. I always worry that what I do may not please them.
sys : (Question) Have you tried talking to them about how you feel or do you feel that they would not listen to you?
usr : I do. It's kinda complicated because when COVID hit I lost my job and they were supportive saying they would help me out until I got back on my feet. They don't hold that against me, thankfully.
usr : I have. Let me explain more
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Okay I am happy to listen :)
usr : Thank you : ) I went to therapy for 4 years when I was away from them. 2 months ago I got the courage to talk to them about how I felt. It was to a point where I couldn't function anymore. They listened and said they are sorry. And it was all good for a while until it seems like they went back to the same thing again.
| (Affirmation and Reassurance) It is great that you at least did get up the courage to approach them - that is a brilliant first step. |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about fear regarding a/an academic pressure. The seeker says
"Parent have been forcing me into something (a major) that i don't really enjoy. Now I don't know if I can continue for my masters. Would I fail?". | sys : (Question) Hi there, how is life treating you today?
usr : Hey. I'm doing fine. I guess really stressed.
sys : (Question) I am so sorry to hear that. What are you feeling stressed about specifically?
usr : My parents are kinda putting a lot of pressure on me to continue my education. I already got my bachelors, and I'm ok with getting my masters. But I really don't know if I want to get my Doctorate.
usr : I'm in a major that I kind of like. I'm not ambitious about.
sys : (Providing Suggestions) If your heart is not in it then it does not seem worth taking the extra three (at least) years. Do you have a profession you want to go into?
usr : I honestly don't know what I want to do in life. I don't really know anymore what I actually like. My parents really pressured me to choose what they thought is best ever since I was young.
usr : It's really hard to make delicious on my own now when someone has been telling you something all thought your years.
sys : (Self-disclosure) I hear you :( I've been through that too. It can be hard to break away and stand against such a thing.
usr : I'm sorry you felt the same way. It sucks :/ I feel a lot of pressure to please them, and I'm scared to voice my opinion.
usr : because whenever I try to talk to them, they always shun me down saying I don't know any better.
sys : (Providing Suggestions) It sounds to me like it might be better for you to get away from them and form your own career and life.
sys : (Others) Yes it is very difficult to standing up for yourself if you're being emotionally bullied.
usr : I am actually very far away from them! ( a different county to be exact). But I skype with them regularly. Because you know parents miss you.
sys : (Others) Ah .. that makes it both more complicated and more simple.
sys : (Others) At the very least you are living independently
sys : (Question) Do you have financial independence as well?
usr : But I still feel like I have to please them and make decisions based on what I say. I guess it's like abuse but it a different context. I always worry that what I do may not please them.
sys : (Question) Have you tried talking to them about how you feel or do you feel that they would not listen to you?
usr : I do. It's kinda complicated because when COVID hit I lost my job and they were supportive saying they would help me out until I got back on my feet. They don't hold that against me, thankfully.
usr : I have. Let me explain more
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Okay I am happy to listen :)
usr : Thank you : ) I went to therapy for 4 years when I was away from them. 2 months ago I got the courage to talk to them about how I felt. It was to a point where I couldn't function anymore. They listened and said they are sorry. And it was all good for a while until it seems like they went back to the same thing again.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) It is great that you at least did get up the courage to approach them - that is a brilliant first step.
usr : I come from a family who don't have a lot of ambitious in life. Talking about my cousins and aunts. So my parents really focused on my to be the perfect individual.
| (Question) Ah that might help explain things. So they are pinning the hopes of the whole family on you because you are academically successful? |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about fear regarding a/an academic pressure. The seeker says
"Parent have been forcing me into something (a major) that i don't really enjoy. Now I don't know if I can continue for my masters. Would I fail?". | sys : (Question) Hi there, how is life treating you today?
usr : Hey. I'm doing fine. I guess really stressed.
sys : (Question) I am so sorry to hear that. What are you feeling stressed about specifically?
usr : My parents are kinda putting a lot of pressure on me to continue my education. I already got my bachelors, and I'm ok with getting my masters. But I really don't know if I want to get my Doctorate.
usr : I'm in a major that I kind of like. I'm not ambitious about.
sys : (Providing Suggestions) If your heart is not in it then it does not seem worth taking the extra three (at least) years. Do you have a profession you want to go into?
usr : I honestly don't know what I want to do in life. I don't really know anymore what I actually like. My parents really pressured me to choose what they thought is best ever since I was young.
usr : It's really hard to make delicious on my own now when someone has been telling you something all thought your years.
sys : (Self-disclosure) I hear you :( I've been through that too. It can be hard to break away and stand against such a thing.
usr : I'm sorry you felt the same way. It sucks :/ I feel a lot of pressure to please them, and I'm scared to voice my opinion.
usr : because whenever I try to talk to them, they always shun me down saying I don't know any better.
sys : (Providing Suggestions) It sounds to me like it might be better for you to get away from them and form your own career and life.
sys : (Others) Yes it is very difficult to standing up for yourself if you're being emotionally bullied.
usr : I am actually very far away from them! ( a different county to be exact). But I skype with them regularly. Because you know parents miss you.
sys : (Others) Ah .. that makes it both more complicated and more simple.
sys : (Others) At the very least you are living independently
sys : (Question) Do you have financial independence as well?
usr : But I still feel like I have to please them and make decisions based on what I say. I guess it's like abuse but it a different context. I always worry that what I do may not please them.
sys : (Question) Have you tried talking to them about how you feel or do you feel that they would not listen to you?
usr : I do. It's kinda complicated because when COVID hit I lost my job and they were supportive saying they would help me out until I got back on my feet. They don't hold that against me, thankfully.
usr : I have. Let me explain more
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Okay I am happy to listen :)
usr : Thank you : ) I went to therapy for 4 years when I was away from them. 2 months ago I got the courage to talk to them about how I felt. It was to a point where I couldn't function anymore. They listened and said they are sorry. And it was all good for a while until it seems like they went back to the same thing again.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) It is great that you at least did get up the courage to approach them - that is a brilliant first step.
usr : I come from a family who don't have a lot of ambitious in life. Talking about my cousins and aunts. So my parents really focused on my to be the perfect individual.
sys : (Question) Ah that might help explain things. So they are pinning the hopes of the whole family on you because you are academically successful?
usr : My dad also regrets not being able to continue his studies because of my grandparents wrong doings. He had to leave school.
usr : Academically and musically. IDK other talents I guess.
| (Providing Suggestions) I wonder if you could suggest to your dad that he goes back to school himself rather than living through you? |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about fear regarding a/an academic pressure. The seeker says
"Parent have been forcing me into something (a major) that i don't really enjoy. Now I don't know if I can continue for my masters. Would I fail?". | sys : (Question) Hi there, how is life treating you today?
usr : Hey. I'm doing fine. I guess really stressed.
sys : (Question) I am so sorry to hear that. What are you feeling stressed about specifically?
usr : My parents are kinda putting a lot of pressure on me to continue my education. I already got my bachelors, and I'm ok with getting my masters. But I really don't know if I want to get my Doctorate.
usr : I'm in a major that I kind of like. I'm not ambitious about.
sys : (Providing Suggestions) If your heart is not in it then it does not seem worth taking the extra three (at least) years. Do you have a profession you want to go into?
usr : I honestly don't know what I want to do in life. I don't really know anymore what I actually like. My parents really pressured me to choose what they thought is best ever since I was young.
usr : It's really hard to make delicious on my own now when someone has been telling you something all thought your years.
sys : (Self-disclosure) I hear you :( I've been through that too. It can be hard to break away and stand against such a thing.
usr : I'm sorry you felt the same way. It sucks :/ I feel a lot of pressure to please them, and I'm scared to voice my opinion.
usr : because whenever I try to talk to them, they always shun me down saying I don't know any better.
sys : (Providing Suggestions) It sounds to me like it might be better for you to get away from them and form your own career and life.
sys : (Others) Yes it is very difficult to standing up for yourself if you're being emotionally bullied.
usr : I am actually very far away from them! ( a different county to be exact). But I skype with them regularly. Because you know parents miss you.
sys : (Others) Ah .. that makes it both more complicated and more simple.
sys : (Others) At the very least you are living independently
sys : (Question) Do you have financial independence as well?
usr : But I still feel like I have to please them and make decisions based on what I say. I guess it's like abuse but it a different context. I always worry that what I do may not please them.
sys : (Question) Have you tried talking to them about how you feel or do you feel that they would not listen to you?
usr : I do. It's kinda complicated because when COVID hit I lost my job and they were supportive saying they would help me out until I got back on my feet. They don't hold that against me, thankfully.
usr : I have. Let me explain more
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Okay I am happy to listen :)
usr : Thank you : ) I went to therapy for 4 years when I was away from them. 2 months ago I got the courage to talk to them about how I felt. It was to a point where I couldn't function anymore. They listened and said they are sorry. And it was all good for a while until it seems like they went back to the same thing again.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) It is great that you at least did get up the courage to approach them - that is a brilliant first step.
usr : I come from a family who don't have a lot of ambitious in life. Talking about my cousins and aunts. So my parents really focused on my to be the perfect individual.
sys : (Question) Ah that might help explain things. So they are pinning the hopes of the whole family on you because you are academically successful?
usr : My dad also regrets not being able to continue his studies because of my grandparents wrong doings. He had to leave school.
usr : Academically and musically. IDK other talents I guess.
sys : (Providing Suggestions) I wonder if you could suggest to your dad that he goes back to school himself rather than living through you?
usr : Like as a whole human being I should be perfect.
| (Others) I hope I have been able to be of help to you but I am afraid I need to see someone else now. Thank you for talking though and I wish you all the very best in future |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about fear regarding a/an academic pressure. The seeker says
"Parent have been forcing me into something (a major) that i don't really enjoy. Now I don't know if I can continue for my masters. Would I fail?". | sys : (Question) Hi there, how is life treating you today?
usr : Hey. I'm doing fine. I guess really stressed.
sys : (Question) I am so sorry to hear that. What are you feeling stressed about specifically?
usr : My parents are kinda putting a lot of pressure on me to continue my education. I already got my bachelors, and I'm ok with getting my masters. But I really don't know if I want to get my Doctorate.
usr : I'm in a major that I kind of like. I'm not ambitious about.
sys : (Providing Suggestions) If your heart is not in it then it does not seem worth taking the extra three (at least) years. Do you have a profession you want to go into?
usr : I honestly don't know what I want to do in life. I don't really know anymore what I actually like. My parents really pressured me to choose what they thought is best ever since I was young.
usr : It's really hard to make delicious on my own now when someone has been telling you something all thought your years.
sys : (Self-disclosure) I hear you :( I've been through that too. It can be hard to break away and stand against such a thing.
usr : I'm sorry you felt the same way. It sucks :/ I feel a lot of pressure to please them, and I'm scared to voice my opinion.
usr : because whenever I try to talk to them, they always shun me down saying I don't know any better.
sys : (Providing Suggestions) It sounds to me like it might be better for you to get away from them and form your own career and life.
sys : (Others) Yes it is very difficult to standing up for yourself if you're being emotionally bullied.
usr : I am actually very far away from them! ( a different county to be exact). But I skype with them regularly. Because you know parents miss you.
sys : (Others) Ah .. that makes it both more complicated and more simple.
sys : (Others) At the very least you are living independently
sys : (Question) Do you have financial independence as well?
usr : But I still feel like I have to please them and make decisions based on what I say. I guess it's like abuse but it a different context. I always worry that what I do may not please them.
sys : (Question) Have you tried talking to them about how you feel or do you feel that they would not listen to you?
usr : I do. It's kinda complicated because when COVID hit I lost my job and they were supportive saying they would help me out until I got back on my feet. They don't hold that against me, thankfully.
usr : I have. Let me explain more
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Okay I am happy to listen :)
usr : Thank you : ) I went to therapy for 4 years when I was away from them. 2 months ago I got the courage to talk to them about how I felt. It was to a point where I couldn't function anymore. They listened and said they are sorry. And it was all good for a while until it seems like they went back to the same thing again.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) It is great that you at least did get up the courage to approach them - that is a brilliant first step.
usr : I come from a family who don't have a lot of ambitious in life. Talking about my cousins and aunts. So my parents really focused on my to be the perfect individual.
sys : (Question) Ah that might help explain things. So they are pinning the hopes of the whole family on you because you are academically successful?
usr : My dad also regrets not being able to continue his studies because of my grandparents wrong doings. He had to leave school.
usr : Academically and musically. IDK other talents I guess.
sys : (Providing Suggestions) I wonder if you could suggest to your dad that he goes back to school himself rather than living through you?
usr : Like as a whole human being I should be perfect.
sys : (Others) I hope I have been able to be of help to you but I am afraid I need to see someone else now. Thank you for talking though and I wish you all the very best in future
usr : Ok. Thank you for your time. Have a good one.
| (Others) you too! |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about fear regarding a/an academic pressure. The seeker says
"Parent have been forcing me into something (a major) that i don't really enjoy. Now I don't know if I can continue for my masters. Would I fail?". | sys : (Question) Hi there, how is life treating you today?
usr : Hey. I'm doing fine. I guess really stressed.
sys : (Question) I am so sorry to hear that. What are you feeling stressed about specifically?
usr : My parents are kinda putting a lot of pressure on me to continue my education. I already got my bachelors, and I'm ok with getting my masters. But I really don't know if I want to get my Doctorate.
usr : I'm in a major that I kind of like. I'm not ambitious about.
sys : (Providing Suggestions) If your heart is not in it then it does not seem worth taking the extra three (at least) years. Do you have a profession you want to go into?
usr : I honestly don't know what I want to do in life. I don't really know anymore what I actually like. My parents really pressured me to choose what they thought is best ever since I was young.
usr : It's really hard to make delicious on my own now when someone has been telling you something all thought your years.
sys : (Self-disclosure) I hear you :( I've been through that too. It can be hard to break away and stand against such a thing.
usr : I'm sorry you felt the same way. It sucks :/ I feel a lot of pressure to please them, and I'm scared to voice my opinion.
usr : because whenever I try to talk to them, they always shun me down saying I don't know any better.
sys : (Providing Suggestions) It sounds to me like it might be better for you to get away from them and form your own career and life.
sys : (Others) Yes it is very difficult to standing up for yourself if you're being emotionally bullied.
usr : I am actually very far away from them! ( a different county to be exact). But I skype with them regularly. Because you know parents miss you.
sys : (Others) Ah .. that makes it both more complicated and more simple.
sys : (Others) At the very least you are living independently
sys : (Question) Do you have financial independence as well?
usr : But I still feel like I have to please them and make decisions based on what I say. I guess it's like abuse but it a different context. I always worry that what I do may not please them.
sys : (Question) Have you tried talking to them about how you feel or do you feel that they would not listen to you?
usr : I do. It's kinda complicated because when COVID hit I lost my job and they were supportive saying they would help me out until I got back on my feet. They don't hold that against me, thankfully.
usr : I have. Let me explain more
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Okay I am happy to listen :)
usr : Thank you : ) I went to therapy for 4 years when I was away from them. 2 months ago I got the courage to talk to them about how I felt. It was to a point where I couldn't function anymore. They listened and said they are sorry. And it was all good for a while until it seems like they went back to the same thing again.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) It is great that you at least did get up the courage to approach them - that is a brilliant first step.
usr : I come from a family who don't have a lot of ambitious in life. Talking about my cousins and aunts. So my parents really focused on my to be the perfect individual.
sys : (Question) Ah that might help explain things. So they are pinning the hopes of the whole family on you because you are academically successful?
usr : My dad also regrets not being able to continue his studies because of my grandparents wrong doings. He had to leave school.
usr : Academically and musically. IDK other talents I guess.
sys : (Providing Suggestions) I wonder if you could suggest to your dad that he goes back to school himself rather than living through you?
usr : Like as a whole human being I should be perfect.
sys : (Others) I hope I have been able to be of help to you but I am afraid I need to see someone else now. Thank you for talking though and I wish you all the very best in future
usr : Ok. Thank you for your time. Have a good one.
sys : (Others) you too!
| (Others) Can you press quit first as it has to be done from your end :) |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about fear regarding a/an academic pressure. The seeker says
"Parent have been forcing me into something (a major) that i don't really enjoy. Now I don't know if I can continue for my masters. Would I fail?". | sys : (Question) Hi there, how is life treating you today?
usr : Hey. I'm doing fine. I guess really stressed.
sys : (Question) I am so sorry to hear that. What are you feeling stressed about specifically?
usr : My parents are kinda putting a lot of pressure on me to continue my education. I already got my bachelors, and I'm ok with getting my masters. But I really don't know if I want to get my Doctorate.
usr : I'm in a major that I kind of like. I'm not ambitious about.
sys : (Providing Suggestions) If your heart is not in it then it does not seem worth taking the extra three (at least) years. Do you have a profession you want to go into?
usr : I honestly don't know what I want to do in life. I don't really know anymore what I actually like. My parents really pressured me to choose what they thought is best ever since I was young.
usr : It's really hard to make delicious on my own now when someone has been telling you something all thought your years.
sys : (Self-disclosure) I hear you :( I've been through that too. It can be hard to break away and stand against such a thing.
usr : I'm sorry you felt the same way. It sucks :/ I feel a lot of pressure to please them, and I'm scared to voice my opinion.
usr : because whenever I try to talk to them, they always shun me down saying I don't know any better.
sys : (Providing Suggestions) It sounds to me like it might be better for you to get away from them and form your own career and life.
sys : (Others) Yes it is very difficult to standing up for yourself if you're being emotionally bullied.
usr : I am actually very far away from them! ( a different county to be exact). But I skype with them regularly. Because you know parents miss you.
sys : (Others) Ah .. that makes it both more complicated and more simple.
sys : (Others) At the very least you are living independently
sys : (Question) Do you have financial independence as well?
usr : But I still feel like I have to please them and make decisions based on what I say. I guess it's like abuse but it a different context. I always worry that what I do may not please them.
sys : (Question) Have you tried talking to them about how you feel or do you feel that they would not listen to you?
usr : I do. It's kinda complicated because when COVID hit I lost my job and they were supportive saying they would help me out until I got back on my feet. They don't hold that against me, thankfully.
usr : I have. Let me explain more
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Okay I am happy to listen :)
usr : Thank you : ) I went to therapy for 4 years when I was away from them. 2 months ago I got the courage to talk to them about how I felt. It was to a point where I couldn't function anymore. They listened and said they are sorry. And it was all good for a while until it seems like they went back to the same thing again.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) It is great that you at least did get up the courage to approach them - that is a brilliant first step.
usr : I come from a family who don't have a lot of ambitious in life. Talking about my cousins and aunts. So my parents really focused on my to be the perfect individual.
sys : (Question) Ah that might help explain things. So they are pinning the hopes of the whole family on you because you are academically successful?
usr : My dad also regrets not being able to continue his studies because of my grandparents wrong doings. He had to leave school.
usr : Academically and musically. IDK other talents I guess.
sys : (Providing Suggestions) I wonder if you could suggest to your dad that he goes back to school himself rather than living through you?
usr : Like as a whole human being I should be perfect.
sys : (Others) I hope I have been able to be of help to you but I am afraid I need to see someone else now. Thank you for talking though and I wish you all the very best in future
usr : Ok. Thank you for your time. Have a good one.
sys : (Others) you too!
sys : (Others) Can you press quit first as it has to be done from your end :)
usr : Oh sorry. I thought I just did.
| (Others) it can be temperamental :) |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about depression regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says
"I have dealt with depression around this time of the year since i was 17. I am now 37. My cousin got killed in a car accident on Dec 29th at the age of 14. Then 18 years later on Jan 3rd I lost my boyfriend in a car accident. I struggle around the holidays even worse now than I did before.". | (Others) Hi there, how are you? | |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about depression regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says
"I have dealt with depression around this time of the year since i was 17. I am now 37. My cousin got killed in a car accident on Dec 29th at the age of 14. Then 18 years later on Jan 3rd I lost my boyfriend in a car accident. I struggle around the holidays even worse now than I did before.". | sys : (Others) Hi there, how are you?
usr : I am doing ok. How are you?
| (Others) I'm doing well, thanks for asking. What are you seeking support for today? |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about depression regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says
"I have dealt with depression around this time of the year since i was 17. I am now 37. My cousin got killed in a car accident on Dec 29th at the age of 14. Then 18 years later on Jan 3rd I lost my boyfriend in a car accident. I struggle around the holidays even worse now than I did before.". | sys : (Others) Hi there, how are you?
usr : I am doing ok. How are you?
sys : (Others) I'm doing well, thanks for asking. What are you seeking support for today?
usr : I have been struggling for motivation to do anything the past couple weeks. This is a really hard time of year for me. I lost my cousin in a car accident at the age of 14 in a car accident coming up on 20 years this year. We were very close. I was 17 at the time. Her was an alcoholic and my parents raised her a majority of her life. Then 3 years ago 5 days after her death anniversary I lost my boyfriend at the age of 32 in a car accident. I dread the holidays.
| (Restatement or Paraphrasing) Thank you for sharing that. It sounds like you are describing a strong association between the holiday season and loss of loved ones. This leads to less of a desire to engage in typical holiday events. Does that sound right? |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about depression regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says
"I have dealt with depression around this time of the year since i was 17. I am now 37. My cousin got killed in a car accident on Dec 29th at the age of 14. Then 18 years later on Jan 3rd I lost my boyfriend in a car accident. I struggle around the holidays even worse now than I did before.". | sys : (Others) Hi there, how are you?
usr : I am doing ok. How are you?
sys : (Others) I'm doing well, thanks for asking. What are you seeking support for today?
usr : I have been struggling for motivation to do anything the past couple weeks. This is a really hard time of year for me. I lost my cousin in a car accident at the age of 14 in a car accident coming up on 20 years this year. We were very close. I was 17 at the time. Her was an alcoholic and my parents raised her a majority of her life. Then 3 years ago 5 days after her death anniversary I lost my boyfriend at the age of 32 in a car accident. I dread the holidays.
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) Thank you for sharing that. It sounds like you are describing a strong association between the holiday season and loss of loved ones. This leads to less of a desire to engage in typical holiday events. Does that sound right?
usr : You are exactly right. The year my cousin got killed her mom was hungover so I went and picked up my cousin and her little brother to take them to our grandparents house for Christmas dinner. She died 4 days later on Dec 29th. And my boyfriend it was his first day back to work after the New Year. He died on Jan 3rd.
usr : I usually go all out for the holidays to try to hide my depression every year. This year I just can't bring myself to enjoy them. I have even bought one christmas present.
| (Providing Suggestions) I can see why this time of year is difficult for you. Trying to hide depression can be a challenge. Rather than hiding the sadness or grieving feelings, some people find relief in acknowledging and sharing these feelings with family members who may relate. Do you ever share these feelings with your cousin or grandparents that you mentioned? |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about depression regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says
"I have dealt with depression around this time of the year since i was 17. I am now 37. My cousin got killed in a car accident on Dec 29th at the age of 14. Then 18 years later on Jan 3rd I lost my boyfriend in a car accident. I struggle around the holidays even worse now than I did before.". | sys : (Others) Hi there, how are you?
usr : I am doing ok. How are you?
sys : (Others) I'm doing well, thanks for asking. What are you seeking support for today?
usr : I have been struggling for motivation to do anything the past couple weeks. This is a really hard time of year for me. I lost my cousin in a car accident at the age of 14 in a car accident coming up on 20 years this year. We were very close. I was 17 at the time. Her was an alcoholic and my parents raised her a majority of her life. Then 3 years ago 5 days after her death anniversary I lost my boyfriend at the age of 32 in a car accident. I dread the holidays.
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) Thank you for sharing that. It sounds like you are describing a strong association between the holiday season and loss of loved ones. This leads to less of a desire to engage in typical holiday events. Does that sound right?
usr : You are exactly right. The year my cousin got killed her mom was hungover so I went and picked up my cousin and her little brother to take them to our grandparents house for Christmas dinner. She died 4 days later on Dec 29th. And my boyfriend it was his first day back to work after the New Year. He died on Jan 3rd.
usr : I usually go all out for the holidays to try to hide my depression every year. This year I just can't bring myself to enjoy them. I have even bought one christmas present.
sys : (Providing Suggestions) I can see why this time of year is difficult for you. Trying to hide depression can be a challenge. Rather than hiding the sadness or grieving feelings, some people find relief in acknowledging and sharing these feelings with family members who may relate. Do you ever share these feelings with your cousin or grandparents that you mentioned?
usr : My cousin doesn't live around here and we have never been real close. He is alot younger than me. We just never had the connection like his sister and I did. And both my grandparents have passed away. Grandpa has been gone for 12 years and Grandma has been gone for 4 now.
usr : My family has always been really good about talking about our loses. Things just will never be the same.
| (Self-disclosure) I understand. When losses are experienced it is a great change in many aspects of our lives. |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about depression regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says
"I have dealt with depression around this time of the year since i was 17. I am now 37. My cousin got killed in a car accident on Dec 29th at the age of 14. Then 18 years later on Jan 3rd I lost my boyfriend in a car accident. I struggle around the holidays even worse now than I did before.". | sys : (Others) Hi there, how are you?
usr : I am doing ok. How are you?
sys : (Others) I'm doing well, thanks for asking. What are you seeking support for today?
usr : I have been struggling for motivation to do anything the past couple weeks. This is a really hard time of year for me. I lost my cousin in a car accident at the age of 14 in a car accident coming up on 20 years this year. We were very close. I was 17 at the time. Her was an alcoholic and my parents raised her a majority of her life. Then 3 years ago 5 days after her death anniversary I lost my boyfriend at the age of 32 in a car accident. I dread the holidays.
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) Thank you for sharing that. It sounds like you are describing a strong association between the holiday season and loss of loved ones. This leads to less of a desire to engage in typical holiday events. Does that sound right?
usr : You are exactly right. The year my cousin got killed her mom was hungover so I went and picked up my cousin and her little brother to take them to our grandparents house for Christmas dinner. She died 4 days later on Dec 29th. And my boyfriend it was his first day back to work after the New Year. He died on Jan 3rd.
usr : I usually go all out for the holidays to try to hide my depression every year. This year I just can't bring myself to enjoy them. I have even bought one christmas present.
sys : (Providing Suggestions) I can see why this time of year is difficult for you. Trying to hide depression can be a challenge. Rather than hiding the sadness or grieving feelings, some people find relief in acknowledging and sharing these feelings with family members who may relate. Do you ever share these feelings with your cousin or grandparents that you mentioned?
usr : My cousin doesn't live around here and we have never been real close. He is alot younger than me. We just never had the connection like his sister and I did. And both my grandparents have passed away. Grandpa has been gone for 12 years and Grandma has been gone for 4 now.
usr : My family has always been really good about talking about our loses. Things just will never be the same.
sys : (Self-disclosure) I understand. When losses are experienced it is a great change in many aspects of our lives.
| (Question) Are there any aspects of the holidays that bring you joy? Maybe holiday music, movies, bright snow (if there is snow where you live), or seeing joy on someone's face when you give them a great gift? |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about depression regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says
"I have dealt with depression around this time of the year since i was 17. I am now 37. My cousin got killed in a car accident on Dec 29th at the age of 14. Then 18 years later on Jan 3rd I lost my boyfriend in a car accident. I struggle around the holidays even worse now than I did before.". | sys : (Others) Hi there, how are you?
usr : I am doing ok. How are you?
sys : (Others) I'm doing well, thanks for asking. What are you seeking support for today?
usr : I have been struggling for motivation to do anything the past couple weeks. This is a really hard time of year for me. I lost my cousin in a car accident at the age of 14 in a car accident coming up on 20 years this year. We were very close. I was 17 at the time. Her was an alcoholic and my parents raised her a majority of her life. Then 3 years ago 5 days after her death anniversary I lost my boyfriend at the age of 32 in a car accident. I dread the holidays.
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) Thank you for sharing that. It sounds like you are describing a strong association between the holiday season and loss of loved ones. This leads to less of a desire to engage in typical holiday events. Does that sound right?
usr : You are exactly right. The year my cousin got killed her mom was hungover so I went and picked up my cousin and her little brother to take them to our grandparents house for Christmas dinner. She died 4 days later on Dec 29th. And my boyfriend it was his first day back to work after the New Year. He died on Jan 3rd.
usr : I usually go all out for the holidays to try to hide my depression every year. This year I just can't bring myself to enjoy them. I have even bought one christmas present.
sys : (Providing Suggestions) I can see why this time of year is difficult for you. Trying to hide depression can be a challenge. Rather than hiding the sadness or grieving feelings, some people find relief in acknowledging and sharing these feelings with family members who may relate. Do you ever share these feelings with your cousin or grandparents that you mentioned?
usr : My cousin doesn't live around here and we have never been real close. He is alot younger than me. We just never had the connection like his sister and I did. And both my grandparents have passed away. Grandpa has been gone for 12 years and Grandma has been gone for 4 now.
usr : My family has always been really good about talking about our loses. Things just will never be the same.
sys : (Self-disclosure) I understand. When losses are experienced it is a great change in many aspects of our lives.
sys : (Question) Are there any aspects of the holidays that bring you joy? Maybe holiday music, movies, bright snow (if there is snow where you live), or seeing joy on someone's face when you give them a great gift?
usr : They say it gets easier. And I agree it does. Things just have changed so much. I miss how life was before I lost them.
| (Information) I understand - and it is normal to feel that way. When we lose someone who brought us happiness, it is only natural to miss them and their company. |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about depression regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says
"I have dealt with depression around this time of the year since i was 17. I am now 37. My cousin got killed in a car accident on Dec 29th at the age of 14. Then 18 years later on Jan 3rd I lost my boyfriend in a car accident. I struggle around the holidays even worse now than I did before.". | sys : (Others) Hi there, how are you?
usr : I am doing ok. How are you?
sys : (Others) I'm doing well, thanks for asking. What are you seeking support for today?
usr : I have been struggling for motivation to do anything the past couple weeks. This is a really hard time of year for me. I lost my cousin in a car accident at the age of 14 in a car accident coming up on 20 years this year. We were very close. I was 17 at the time. Her was an alcoholic and my parents raised her a majority of her life. Then 3 years ago 5 days after her death anniversary I lost my boyfriend at the age of 32 in a car accident. I dread the holidays.
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) Thank you for sharing that. It sounds like you are describing a strong association between the holiday season and loss of loved ones. This leads to less of a desire to engage in typical holiday events. Does that sound right?
usr : You are exactly right. The year my cousin got killed her mom was hungover so I went and picked up my cousin and her little brother to take them to our grandparents house for Christmas dinner. She died 4 days later on Dec 29th. And my boyfriend it was his first day back to work after the New Year. He died on Jan 3rd.
usr : I usually go all out for the holidays to try to hide my depression every year. This year I just can't bring myself to enjoy them. I have even bought one christmas present.
sys : (Providing Suggestions) I can see why this time of year is difficult for you. Trying to hide depression can be a challenge. Rather than hiding the sadness or grieving feelings, some people find relief in acknowledging and sharing these feelings with family members who may relate. Do you ever share these feelings with your cousin or grandparents that you mentioned?
usr : My cousin doesn't live around here and we have never been real close. He is alot younger than me. We just never had the connection like his sister and I did. And both my grandparents have passed away. Grandpa has been gone for 12 years and Grandma has been gone for 4 now.
usr : My family has always been really good about talking about our loses. Things just will never be the same.
sys : (Self-disclosure) I understand. When losses are experienced it is a great change in many aspects of our lives.
sys : (Question) Are there any aspects of the holidays that bring you joy? Maybe holiday music, movies, bright snow (if there is snow where you live), or seeing joy on someone's face when you give them a great gift?
usr : They say it gets easier. And I agree it does. Things just have changed so much. I miss how life was before I lost them.
sys : (Information) I understand - and it is normal to feel that way. When we lose someone who brought us happiness, it is only natural to miss them and their company.
usr : I love giving gifts. And I always put lots of thought into the gifts I give. My nieces and nephews can't wait every year to see what I got them.
| (Affirmation and Reassurance) That's great! You must have a special talent for personalizing your gift selections. Perhaps focus on that reaction from you nieces and nephews to support your motivation for giving gifts this year. |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about depression regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says
"I have dealt with depression around this time of the year since i was 17. I am now 37. My cousin got killed in a car accident on Dec 29th at the age of 14. Then 18 years later on Jan 3rd I lost my boyfriend in a car accident. I struggle around the holidays even worse now than I did before.". | sys : (Others) Hi there, how are you?
usr : I am doing ok. How are you?
sys : (Others) I'm doing well, thanks for asking. What are you seeking support for today?
usr : I have been struggling for motivation to do anything the past couple weeks. This is a really hard time of year for me. I lost my cousin in a car accident at the age of 14 in a car accident coming up on 20 years this year. We were very close. I was 17 at the time. Her was an alcoholic and my parents raised her a majority of her life. Then 3 years ago 5 days after her death anniversary I lost my boyfriend at the age of 32 in a car accident. I dread the holidays.
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) Thank you for sharing that. It sounds like you are describing a strong association between the holiday season and loss of loved ones. This leads to less of a desire to engage in typical holiday events. Does that sound right?
usr : You are exactly right. The year my cousin got killed her mom was hungover so I went and picked up my cousin and her little brother to take them to our grandparents house for Christmas dinner. She died 4 days later on Dec 29th. And my boyfriend it was his first day back to work after the New Year. He died on Jan 3rd.
usr : I usually go all out for the holidays to try to hide my depression every year. This year I just can't bring myself to enjoy them. I have even bought one christmas present.
sys : (Providing Suggestions) I can see why this time of year is difficult for you. Trying to hide depression can be a challenge. Rather than hiding the sadness or grieving feelings, some people find relief in acknowledging and sharing these feelings with family members who may relate. Do you ever share these feelings with your cousin or grandparents that you mentioned?
usr : My cousin doesn't live around here and we have never been real close. He is alot younger than me. We just never had the connection like his sister and I did. And both my grandparents have passed away. Grandpa has been gone for 12 years and Grandma has been gone for 4 now.
usr : My family has always been really good about talking about our loses. Things just will never be the same.
sys : (Self-disclosure) I understand. When losses are experienced it is a great change in many aspects of our lives.
sys : (Question) Are there any aspects of the holidays that bring you joy? Maybe holiday music, movies, bright snow (if there is snow where you live), or seeing joy on someone's face when you give them a great gift?
usr : They say it gets easier. And I agree it does. Things just have changed so much. I miss how life was before I lost them.
sys : (Information) I understand - and it is normal to feel that way. When we lose someone who brought us happiness, it is only natural to miss them and their company.
usr : I love giving gifts. And I always put lots of thought into the gifts I give. My nieces and nephews can't wait every year to see what I got them.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) That's great! You must have a special talent for personalizing your gift selections. Perhaps focus on that reaction from you nieces and nephews to support your motivation for giving gifts this year.
usr : This year I am tie dying hooded sweatshirts. I make tshirts for a hobby. And to tell you the truth thats the only gifts I have gotten so far. My oldest daughter turned 18 this year and lives with her boyfriend so its just me and my 15 year old daughter. She struggles with depression/anxiety as well. Her dad has been in jail for some stupid actions since August. She has had to deal with him being an addict pretty much her whole life. I think we are both missing how the holidays were with her sister still living at home. Too much change in our lives in such a little time frame.
| (Affirmation and Reassurance) Wow, what a great gift idea! That is a solid start on your gifts for the season, and something to be proud of. |
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