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### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about shame regarding a/an job crisis. The seeker says "I can't find a job since I've been staying home with children for so many years. I'm starting to feel a shame because I am having trouble paying bills.".
sys : (Others) hello!! usr : I can't find a job since I've been staying home with the children so many years and am so ashamed I can't pay my bills now. sys : (Question) Do you lost your job because of pandemic usr : No, it's because I am a caregiver to my children for so many years and now people are like what experience do you have. sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) yeah that's a bad situation it seems usr : Yes, I don't know how to begin as it is stressful sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) there are many companies that recruit freshers have a try on it usr : Where do I find them? sys : (Information) there are many online recruiting websites in internet you can register yourself with those websites and have a try over local industries usr : I'm not sure if a recruiter works as well as a regular application. Do you have experience with one? sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) not me but my friend had an experience in that she registered in that website , she was called by a recruiter to attend recruitment process usr : That sounds like a possibility. I hope it would work for me. sys : (Providing Suggestions) otherwise if yo had an idea of starting a small business it is more better joining a job usr : I would love to do that. How do you start? sys : (Information) there are many possibilities of starting a business. what we need is an innovative idea some amount for initial investment and many business can be started with minimum space like within home usr : That sounds very interesting and promising. I could also care for the kids still if needed. sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) yeah that's good for you and also your children usr : I appreciate all your help.
(Others) thankyou
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an job crisis. The seeker says "I want more online jobs in this pandemic nut hard to find.".
(Question) Hi, how are you feeling? Is there anything on your mind?
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an job crisis. The seeker says "I want more online jobs in this pandemic nut hard to find.".
sys : (Question) Hi, how are you feeling? Is there anything on your mind? usr : hello
(Question) What would you like to talk to me about today?
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an job crisis. The seeker says "I want more online jobs in this pandemic nut hard to find.".
sys : (Question) Hi, how are you feeling? Is there anything on your mind? usr : hello sys : (Question) What would you like to talk to me about today? usr : yes I would like to find more jobs, hopefuly online usr : do you have any suggestions?
(Self-disclosure) Unfortunately I think that a lot of people are trying to find online work right now as people are too scared to go out - I know that I am!
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an job crisis. The seeker says "I want more online jobs in this pandemic nut hard to find.".
sys : (Question) Hi, how are you feeling? Is there anything on your mind? usr : hello sys : (Question) What would you like to talk to me about today? usr : yes I would like to find more jobs, hopefuly online usr : do you have any suggestions? sys : (Self-disclosure) Unfortunately I think that a lot of people are trying to find online work right now as people are too scared to go out - I know that I am! usr : haha, i am the same usr : Mturk really helps as my side job
(Providing Suggestions) It can be very good yes. Have you tried any other sort of gig work?
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an job crisis. The seeker says "I want more online jobs in this pandemic nut hard to find.".
sys : (Question) Hi, how are you feeling? Is there anything on your mind? usr : hello sys : (Question) What would you like to talk to me about today? usr : yes I would like to find more jobs, hopefuly online usr : do you have any suggestions? sys : (Self-disclosure) Unfortunately I think that a lot of people are trying to find online work right now as people are too scared to go out - I know that I am! usr : haha, i am the same usr : Mturk really helps as my side job sys : (Providing Suggestions) It can be very good yes. Have you tried any other sort of gig work? usr : I heard finally Antarctica got Coronavirus
(Others) Oh wow, that is really bad. At least there aren't very many people there .. I think it's mainly research people.
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an job crisis. The seeker says "I want more online jobs in this pandemic nut hard to find.".
sys : (Question) Hi, how are you feeling? Is there anything on your mind? usr : hello sys : (Question) What would you like to talk to me about today? usr : yes I would like to find more jobs, hopefuly online usr : do you have any suggestions? sys : (Self-disclosure) Unfortunately I think that a lot of people are trying to find online work right now as people are too scared to go out - I know that I am! usr : haha, i am the same usr : Mturk really helps as my side job sys : (Providing Suggestions) It can be very good yes. Have you tried any other sort of gig work? usr : I heard finally Antarctica got Coronavirus sys : (Others) Oh wow, that is really bad. At least there aren't very many people there .. I think it's mainly research people. usr : I have applied for them but never got them. So I am trying to become a YouTuber
(Restatement or Paraphrasing) So you feel that perhaps you could make some money by vlogging?
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an job crisis. The seeker says "I want more online jobs in this pandemic nut hard to find.".
sys : (Question) Hi, how are you feeling? Is there anything on your mind? usr : hello sys : (Question) What would you like to talk to me about today? usr : yes I would like to find more jobs, hopefuly online usr : do you have any suggestions? sys : (Self-disclosure) Unfortunately I think that a lot of people are trying to find online work right now as people are too scared to go out - I know that I am! usr : haha, i am the same usr : Mturk really helps as my side job sys : (Providing Suggestions) It can be very good yes. Have you tried any other sort of gig work? usr : I heard finally Antarctica got Coronavirus sys : (Others) Oh wow, that is really bad. At least there aren't very many people there .. I think it's mainly research people. usr : I have applied for them but never got them. So I am trying to become a YouTuber sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) So you feel that perhaps you could make some money by vlogging? usr : yes who wants to live in Antarctica lol
(Others) I think it would be fun to visit but not for very long.
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an job crisis. The seeker says "I want more online jobs in this pandemic nut hard to find.".
sys : (Question) Hi, how are you feeling? Is there anything on your mind? usr : hello sys : (Question) What would you like to talk to me about today? usr : yes I would like to find more jobs, hopefuly online usr : do you have any suggestions? sys : (Self-disclosure) Unfortunately I think that a lot of people are trying to find online work right now as people are too scared to go out - I know that I am! usr : haha, i am the same usr : Mturk really helps as my side job sys : (Providing Suggestions) It can be very good yes. Have you tried any other sort of gig work? usr : I heard finally Antarctica got Coronavirus sys : (Others) Oh wow, that is really bad. At least there aren't very many people there .. I think it's mainly research people. usr : I have applied for them but never got them. So I am trying to become a YouTuber sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) So you feel that perhaps you could make some money by vlogging? usr : yes who wants to live in Antarctica lol sys : (Others) I think it would be fun to visit but not for very long. usr : possibly, problem is that i don't want to show myself online, what do you think about wearing a full face mask and do youtube?
(Providing Suggestions) Well, perhaps you could vlog about the need to wear facemasks?
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an job crisis. The seeker says "I want more online jobs in this pandemic nut hard to find.".
sys : (Question) Hi, how are you feeling? Is there anything on your mind? usr : hello sys : (Question) What would you like to talk to me about today? usr : yes I would like to find more jobs, hopefuly online usr : do you have any suggestions? sys : (Self-disclosure) Unfortunately I think that a lot of people are trying to find online work right now as people are too scared to go out - I know that I am! usr : haha, i am the same usr : Mturk really helps as my side job sys : (Providing Suggestions) It can be very good yes. Have you tried any other sort of gig work? usr : I heard finally Antarctica got Coronavirus sys : (Others) Oh wow, that is really bad. At least there aren't very many people there .. I think it's mainly research people. usr : I have applied for them but never got them. So I am trying to become a YouTuber sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) So you feel that perhaps you could make some money by vlogging? usr : yes who wants to live in Antarctica lol sys : (Others) I think it would be fun to visit but not for very long. usr : possibly, problem is that i don't want to show myself online, what do you think about wearing a full face mask and do youtube? sys : (Providing Suggestions) Well, perhaps you could vlog about the need to wear facemasks? usr : I think that is a great idea. Full mask is better than a partial mask
(Information) Yes it is! Beware that there are a lot of people trying to make money on youtube though - you need to get lucky.
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an job crisis. The seeker says "I want more online jobs in this pandemic nut hard to find.".
sys : (Question) Hi, how are you feeling? Is there anything on your mind? usr : hello sys : (Question) What would you like to talk to me about today? usr : yes I would like to find more jobs, hopefuly online usr : do you have any suggestions? sys : (Self-disclosure) Unfortunately I think that a lot of people are trying to find online work right now as people are too scared to go out - I know that I am! usr : haha, i am the same usr : Mturk really helps as my side job sys : (Providing Suggestions) It can be very good yes. Have you tried any other sort of gig work? usr : I heard finally Antarctica got Coronavirus sys : (Others) Oh wow, that is really bad. At least there aren't very many people there .. I think it's mainly research people. usr : I have applied for them but never got them. So I am trying to become a YouTuber sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) So you feel that perhaps you could make some money by vlogging? usr : yes who wants to live in Antarctica lol sys : (Others) I think it would be fun to visit but not for very long. usr : possibly, problem is that i don't want to show myself online, what do you think about wearing a full face mask and do youtube? sys : (Providing Suggestions) Well, perhaps you could vlog about the need to wear facemasks? usr : I think that is a great idea. Full mask is better than a partial mask sys : (Information) Yes it is! Beware that there are a lot of people trying to make money on youtube though - you need to get lucky. usr : Right, thanks for your advice, They do any crazy stuff to make money
(Others) It's a difficult time for us all :) People are doing what they have to in order to put food on their tables I think.
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an job crisis. The seeker says "I want more online jobs in this pandemic nut hard to find.".
sys : (Question) Hi, how are you feeling? Is there anything on your mind? usr : hello sys : (Question) What would you like to talk to me about today? usr : yes I would like to find more jobs, hopefuly online usr : do you have any suggestions? sys : (Self-disclosure) Unfortunately I think that a lot of people are trying to find online work right now as people are too scared to go out - I know that I am! usr : haha, i am the same usr : Mturk really helps as my side job sys : (Providing Suggestions) It can be very good yes. Have you tried any other sort of gig work? usr : I heard finally Antarctica got Coronavirus sys : (Others) Oh wow, that is really bad. At least there aren't very many people there .. I think it's mainly research people. usr : I have applied for them but never got them. So I am trying to become a YouTuber sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) So you feel that perhaps you could make some money by vlogging? usr : yes who wants to live in Antarctica lol sys : (Others) I think it would be fun to visit but not for very long. usr : possibly, problem is that i don't want to show myself online, what do you think about wearing a full face mask and do youtube? sys : (Providing Suggestions) Well, perhaps you could vlog about the need to wear facemasks? usr : I think that is a great idea. Full mask is better than a partial mask sys : (Information) Yes it is! Beware that there are a lot of people trying to make money on youtube though - you need to get lucky. usr : Right, thanks for your advice, They do any crazy stuff to make money sys : (Others) It's a difficult time for us all :) People are doing what they have to in order to put food on their tables I think. usr : i know right, when in desperation people go crazy
(Affirmation and Reassurance) I am hopeful that with the vaccine having been developed, things might start to improve shortly.
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an job crisis. The seeker says "I want more online jobs in this pandemic nut hard to find.".
sys : (Question) Hi, how are you feeling? Is there anything on your mind? usr : hello sys : (Question) What would you like to talk to me about today? usr : yes I would like to find more jobs, hopefuly online usr : do you have any suggestions? sys : (Self-disclosure) Unfortunately I think that a lot of people are trying to find online work right now as people are too scared to go out - I know that I am! usr : haha, i am the same usr : Mturk really helps as my side job sys : (Providing Suggestions) It can be very good yes. Have you tried any other sort of gig work? usr : I heard finally Antarctica got Coronavirus sys : (Others) Oh wow, that is really bad. At least there aren't very many people there .. I think it's mainly research people. usr : I have applied for them but never got them. So I am trying to become a YouTuber sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) So you feel that perhaps you could make some money by vlogging? usr : yes who wants to live in Antarctica lol sys : (Others) I think it would be fun to visit but not for very long. usr : possibly, problem is that i don't want to show myself online, what do you think about wearing a full face mask and do youtube? sys : (Providing Suggestions) Well, perhaps you could vlog about the need to wear facemasks? usr : I think that is a great idea. Full mask is better than a partial mask sys : (Information) Yes it is! Beware that there are a lot of people trying to make money on youtube though - you need to get lucky. usr : Right, thanks for your advice, They do any crazy stuff to make money sys : (Others) It's a difficult time for us all :) People are doing what they have to in order to put food on their tables I think. usr : i know right, when in desperation people go crazy sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I am hopeful that with the vaccine having been developed, things might start to improve shortly. usr : i want to be prepared before I go into that state usr : I hope so too 1
(Providing Suggestions) Can you think of things to look forward to in the New Year that might cheer you up a little?
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an job crisis. The seeker says "I want more online jobs in this pandemic nut hard to find.".
sys : (Question) Hi, how are you feeling? Is there anything on your mind? usr : hello sys : (Question) What would you like to talk to me about today? usr : yes I would like to find more jobs, hopefuly online usr : do you have any suggestions? sys : (Self-disclosure) Unfortunately I think that a lot of people are trying to find online work right now as people are too scared to go out - I know that I am! usr : haha, i am the same usr : Mturk really helps as my side job sys : (Providing Suggestions) It can be very good yes. Have you tried any other sort of gig work? usr : I heard finally Antarctica got Coronavirus sys : (Others) Oh wow, that is really bad. At least there aren't very many people there .. I think it's mainly research people. usr : I have applied for them but never got them. So I am trying to become a YouTuber sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) So you feel that perhaps you could make some money by vlogging? usr : yes who wants to live in Antarctica lol sys : (Others) I think it would be fun to visit but not for very long. usr : possibly, problem is that i don't want to show myself online, what do you think about wearing a full face mask and do youtube? sys : (Providing Suggestions) Well, perhaps you could vlog about the need to wear facemasks? usr : I think that is a great idea. Full mask is better than a partial mask sys : (Information) Yes it is! Beware that there are a lot of people trying to make money on youtube though - you need to get lucky. usr : Right, thanks for your advice, They do any crazy stuff to make money sys : (Others) It's a difficult time for us all :) People are doing what they have to in order to put food on their tables I think. usr : i know right, when in desperation people go crazy sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I am hopeful that with the vaccine having been developed, things might start to improve shortly. usr : i want to be prepared before I go into that state usr : I hope so too 1 sys : (Providing Suggestions) Can you think of things to look forward to in the New Year that might cheer you up a little? usr : oh yes the stock price may keep going up. Like Tesla, that cheears me up
(Affirmation and Reassurance) Well, maybe the change of administration in some parts of the world will help a little.
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an job crisis. The seeker says "I want more online jobs in this pandemic nut hard to find.".
sys : (Question) Hi, how are you feeling? Is there anything on your mind? usr : hello sys : (Question) What would you like to talk to me about today? usr : yes I would like to find more jobs, hopefuly online usr : do you have any suggestions? sys : (Self-disclosure) Unfortunately I think that a lot of people are trying to find online work right now as people are too scared to go out - I know that I am! usr : haha, i am the same usr : Mturk really helps as my side job sys : (Providing Suggestions) It can be very good yes. Have you tried any other sort of gig work? usr : I heard finally Antarctica got Coronavirus sys : (Others) Oh wow, that is really bad. At least there aren't very many people there .. I think it's mainly research people. usr : I have applied for them but never got them. So I am trying to become a YouTuber sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) So you feel that perhaps you could make some money by vlogging? usr : yes who wants to live in Antarctica lol sys : (Others) I think it would be fun to visit but not for very long. usr : possibly, problem is that i don't want to show myself online, what do you think about wearing a full face mask and do youtube? sys : (Providing Suggestions) Well, perhaps you could vlog about the need to wear facemasks? usr : I think that is a great idea. Full mask is better than a partial mask sys : (Information) Yes it is! Beware that there are a lot of people trying to make money on youtube though - you need to get lucky. usr : Right, thanks for your advice, They do any crazy stuff to make money sys : (Others) It's a difficult time for us all :) People are doing what they have to in order to put food on their tables I think. usr : i know right, when in desperation people go crazy sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I am hopeful that with the vaccine having been developed, things might start to improve shortly. usr : i want to be prepared before I go into that state usr : I hope so too 1 sys : (Providing Suggestions) Can you think of things to look forward to in the New Year that might cheer you up a little? usr : oh yes the stock price may keep going up. Like Tesla, that cheears me up sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Well, maybe the change of administration in some parts of the world will help a little. usr : what do you mean?
(Others) I mean that political change can help people and give them fresh hope. Or, depress them :)
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an job crisis. The seeker says "I want more online jobs in this pandemic nut hard to find.".
sys : (Question) Hi, how are you feeling? Is there anything on your mind? usr : hello sys : (Question) What would you like to talk to me about today? usr : yes I would like to find more jobs, hopefuly online usr : do you have any suggestions? sys : (Self-disclosure) Unfortunately I think that a lot of people are trying to find online work right now as people are too scared to go out - I know that I am! usr : haha, i am the same usr : Mturk really helps as my side job sys : (Providing Suggestions) It can be very good yes. Have you tried any other sort of gig work? usr : I heard finally Antarctica got Coronavirus sys : (Others) Oh wow, that is really bad. At least there aren't very many people there .. I think it's mainly research people. usr : I have applied for them but never got them. So I am trying to become a YouTuber sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) So you feel that perhaps you could make some money by vlogging? usr : yes who wants to live in Antarctica lol sys : (Others) I think it would be fun to visit but not for very long. usr : possibly, problem is that i don't want to show myself online, what do you think about wearing a full face mask and do youtube? sys : (Providing Suggestions) Well, perhaps you could vlog about the need to wear facemasks? usr : I think that is a great idea. Full mask is better than a partial mask sys : (Information) Yes it is! Beware that there are a lot of people trying to make money on youtube though - you need to get lucky. usr : Right, thanks for your advice, They do any crazy stuff to make money sys : (Others) It's a difficult time for us all :) People are doing what they have to in order to put food on their tables I think. usr : i know right, when in desperation people go crazy sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I am hopeful that with the vaccine having been developed, things might start to improve shortly. usr : i want to be prepared before I go into that state usr : I hope so too 1 sys : (Providing Suggestions) Can you think of things to look forward to in the New Year that might cheer you up a little? usr : oh yes the stock price may keep going up. Like Tesla, that cheears me up sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Well, maybe the change of administration in some parts of the world will help a little. usr : what do you mean? sys : (Others) I mean that political change can help people and give them fresh hope. Or, depress them :) usr : Oh yes usr : They're gonna give out 600 dollars to us I hope
(Others) That would be a big help for people who are struggling!
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an job crisis. The seeker says "I want more online jobs in this pandemic nut hard to find.".
sys : (Question) Hi, how are you feeling? Is there anything on your mind? usr : hello sys : (Question) What would you like to talk to me about today? usr : yes I would like to find more jobs, hopefuly online usr : do you have any suggestions? sys : (Self-disclosure) Unfortunately I think that a lot of people are trying to find online work right now as people are too scared to go out - I know that I am! usr : haha, i am the same usr : Mturk really helps as my side job sys : (Providing Suggestions) It can be very good yes. Have you tried any other sort of gig work? usr : I heard finally Antarctica got Coronavirus sys : (Others) Oh wow, that is really bad. At least there aren't very many people there .. I think it's mainly research people. usr : I have applied for them but never got them. So I am trying to become a YouTuber sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) So you feel that perhaps you could make some money by vlogging? usr : yes who wants to live in Antarctica lol sys : (Others) I think it would be fun to visit but not for very long. usr : possibly, problem is that i don't want to show myself online, what do you think about wearing a full face mask and do youtube? sys : (Providing Suggestions) Well, perhaps you could vlog about the need to wear facemasks? usr : I think that is a great idea. Full mask is better than a partial mask sys : (Information) Yes it is! Beware that there are a lot of people trying to make money on youtube though - you need to get lucky. usr : Right, thanks for your advice, They do any crazy stuff to make money sys : (Others) It's a difficult time for us all :) People are doing what they have to in order to put food on their tables I think. usr : i know right, when in desperation people go crazy sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I am hopeful that with the vaccine having been developed, things might start to improve shortly. usr : i want to be prepared before I go into that state usr : I hope so too 1 sys : (Providing Suggestions) Can you think of things to look forward to in the New Year that might cheer you up a little? usr : oh yes the stock price may keep going up. Like Tesla, that cheears me up sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Well, maybe the change of administration in some parts of the world will help a little. usr : what do you mean? sys : (Others) I mean that political change can help people and give them fresh hope. Or, depress them :) usr : Oh yes usr : They're gonna give out 600 dollars to us I hope sys : (Others) That would be a big help for people who are struggling! usr : Right now I am not too desperate and can enjoy listening to Christmas songs,
(Question) Christmas is a good time of year but it is also expensive. Do you think that it has increased your financial woes?
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an job crisis. The seeker says "I want more online jobs in this pandemic nut hard to find.".
sys : (Question) Hi, how are you feeling? Is there anything on your mind? usr : hello sys : (Question) What would you like to talk to me about today? usr : yes I would like to find more jobs, hopefuly online usr : do you have any suggestions? sys : (Self-disclosure) Unfortunately I think that a lot of people are trying to find online work right now as people are too scared to go out - I know that I am! usr : haha, i am the same usr : Mturk really helps as my side job sys : (Providing Suggestions) It can be very good yes. Have you tried any other sort of gig work? usr : I heard finally Antarctica got Coronavirus sys : (Others) Oh wow, that is really bad. At least there aren't very many people there .. I think it's mainly research people. usr : I have applied for them but never got them. So I am trying to become a YouTuber sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) So you feel that perhaps you could make some money by vlogging? usr : yes who wants to live in Antarctica lol sys : (Others) I think it would be fun to visit but not for very long. usr : possibly, problem is that i don't want to show myself online, what do you think about wearing a full face mask and do youtube? sys : (Providing Suggestions) Well, perhaps you could vlog about the need to wear facemasks? usr : I think that is a great idea. Full mask is better than a partial mask sys : (Information) Yes it is! Beware that there are a lot of people trying to make money on youtube though - you need to get lucky. usr : Right, thanks for your advice, They do any crazy stuff to make money sys : (Others) It's a difficult time for us all :) People are doing what they have to in order to put food on their tables I think. usr : i know right, when in desperation people go crazy sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I am hopeful that with the vaccine having been developed, things might start to improve shortly. usr : i want to be prepared before I go into that state usr : I hope so too 1 sys : (Providing Suggestions) Can you think of things to look forward to in the New Year that might cheer you up a little? usr : oh yes the stock price may keep going up. Like Tesla, that cheears me up sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Well, maybe the change of administration in some parts of the world will help a little. usr : what do you mean? sys : (Others) I mean that political change can help people and give them fresh hope. Or, depress them :) usr : Oh yes usr : They're gonna give out 600 dollars to us I hope sys : (Others) That would be a big help for people who are struggling! usr : Right now I am not too desperate and can enjoy listening to Christmas songs, sys : (Question) Christmas is a good time of year but it is also expensive. Do you think that it has increased your financial woes? usr : It is a beautiful time. Not really, as I did not buy any expensive gifts etc
(Others) I am glad to hear that .. too many people think they have to spend too much. Anyway I hope you have had a lovely day and all the best to you
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an job crisis. The seeker says "I want more online jobs in this pandemic nut hard to find.".
sys : (Question) Hi, how are you feeling? Is there anything on your mind? usr : hello sys : (Question) What would you like to talk to me about today? usr : yes I would like to find more jobs, hopefuly online usr : do you have any suggestions? sys : (Self-disclosure) Unfortunately I think that a lot of people are trying to find online work right now as people are too scared to go out - I know that I am! usr : haha, i am the same usr : Mturk really helps as my side job sys : (Providing Suggestions) It can be very good yes. Have you tried any other sort of gig work? usr : I heard finally Antarctica got Coronavirus sys : (Others) Oh wow, that is really bad. At least there aren't very many people there .. I think it's mainly research people. usr : I have applied for them but never got them. So I am trying to become a YouTuber sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) So you feel that perhaps you could make some money by vlogging? usr : yes who wants to live in Antarctica lol sys : (Others) I think it would be fun to visit but not for very long. usr : possibly, problem is that i don't want to show myself online, what do you think about wearing a full face mask and do youtube? sys : (Providing Suggestions) Well, perhaps you could vlog about the need to wear facemasks? usr : I think that is a great idea. Full mask is better than a partial mask sys : (Information) Yes it is! Beware that there are a lot of people trying to make money on youtube though - you need to get lucky. usr : Right, thanks for your advice, They do any crazy stuff to make money sys : (Others) It's a difficult time for us all :) People are doing what they have to in order to put food on their tables I think. usr : i know right, when in desperation people go crazy sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I am hopeful that with the vaccine having been developed, things might start to improve shortly. usr : i want to be prepared before I go into that state usr : I hope so too 1 sys : (Providing Suggestions) Can you think of things to look forward to in the New Year that might cheer you up a little? usr : oh yes the stock price may keep going up. Like Tesla, that cheears me up sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Well, maybe the change of administration in some parts of the world will help a little. usr : what do you mean? sys : (Others) I mean that political change can help people and give them fresh hope. Or, depress them :) usr : Oh yes usr : They're gonna give out 600 dollars to us I hope sys : (Others) That would be a big help for people who are struggling! usr : Right now I am not too desperate and can enjoy listening to Christmas songs, sys : (Question) Christmas is a good time of year but it is also expensive. Do you think that it has increased your financial woes? usr : It is a beautiful time. Not really, as I did not buy any expensive gifts etc sys : (Others) I am glad to hear that .. too many people think they have to spend too much. Anyway I hope you have had a lovely day and all the best to you usr : well, thank you for your advice. It was great taoking to you. Merry Christmas
(Others) And you!
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about depression regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says "Not being able to visit parents for Thanksgiving because of Covid.".
(Question) Hello there, how are you doing today?
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about depression regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says "Not being able to visit parents for Thanksgiving because of Covid.".
sys : (Question) Hello there, how are you doing today? usr : Hello there. I am feeling a bit down.
(Question) Would you like to go into the reasons why you are feeling down?
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about depression regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says "Not being able to visit parents for Thanksgiving because of Covid.".
sys : (Question) Hello there, how are you doing today? usr : Hello there. I am feeling a bit down. sys : (Question) Would you like to go into the reasons why you are feeling down? usr : Sure. I am not going to be able to do Thanksgiving with my parents because of Covid and I am kind of bummed out about it. Some mild depression.
(Providing Suggestions) I hear that, we are only doing it for just our house this year. Have you considered doing something virtual?
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about depression regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says "Not being able to visit parents for Thanksgiving because of Covid.".
sys : (Question) Hello there, how are you doing today? usr : Hello there. I am feeling a bit down. sys : (Question) Would you like to go into the reasons why you are feeling down? usr : Sure. I am not going to be able to do Thanksgiving with my parents because of Covid and I am kind of bummed out about it. Some mild depression. sys : (Providing Suggestions) I hear that, we are only doing it for just our house this year. Have you considered doing something virtual? usr : Well yeah, but it's not the same. I know I am doing the right thing, but it still sucks.
(Information) Yea some times the right thing does suck, and i know its not the same. I do know zoom has removed the 40 min restrictions for thanksgiving, so at least you can see your parents as long as you want.
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about depression regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says "Not being able to visit parents for Thanksgiving because of Covid.".
sys : (Question) Hello there, how are you doing today? usr : Hello there. I am feeling a bit down. sys : (Question) Would you like to go into the reasons why you are feeling down? usr : Sure. I am not going to be able to do Thanksgiving with my parents because of Covid and I am kind of bummed out about it. Some mild depression. sys : (Providing Suggestions) I hear that, we are only doing it for just our house this year. Have you considered doing something virtual? usr : Well yeah, but it's not the same. I know I am doing the right thing, but it still sucks. sys : (Information) Yea some times the right thing does suck, and i know its not the same. I do know zoom has removed the 40 min restrictions for thanksgiving, so at least you can see your parents as long as you want. usr : Oh that's nice, I didn't know that. Thanks. I thought about trying a video wifi call on the phone but that would be better.
(Providing Suggestions) Thought it might help a little. These times do hurt but at least you are being smart about it. I would maybe try to plan something fun you guys could do over the call. Make it a bit interesting.
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about depression regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says "Not being able to visit parents for Thanksgiving because of Covid.".
sys : (Question) Hello there, how are you doing today? usr : Hello there. I am feeling a bit down. sys : (Question) Would you like to go into the reasons why you are feeling down? usr : Sure. I am not going to be able to do Thanksgiving with my parents because of Covid and I am kind of bummed out about it. Some mild depression. sys : (Providing Suggestions) I hear that, we are only doing it for just our house this year. Have you considered doing something virtual? usr : Well yeah, but it's not the same. I know I am doing the right thing, but it still sucks. sys : (Information) Yea some times the right thing does suck, and i know its not the same. I do know zoom has removed the 40 min restrictions for thanksgiving, so at least you can see your parents as long as you want. usr : Oh that's nice, I didn't know that. Thanks. I thought about trying a video wifi call on the phone but that would be better. sys : (Providing Suggestions) Thought it might help a little. These times do hurt but at least you are being smart about it. I would maybe try to plan something fun you guys could do over the call. Make it a bit interesting. usr : Yes, I think I going to get some bread pudding and drop it off over there too. I can take enough precautions to make sure it is safe for them.
(Affirmation and Reassurance) Oh thats nice that you are close enough to be able to do that now. At least you will be able to taste a bit of home cooking right?
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about depression regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says "Not being able to visit parents for Thanksgiving because of Covid.".
sys : (Question) Hello there, how are you doing today? usr : Hello there. I am feeling a bit down. sys : (Question) Would you like to go into the reasons why you are feeling down? usr : Sure. I am not going to be able to do Thanksgiving with my parents because of Covid and I am kind of bummed out about it. Some mild depression. sys : (Providing Suggestions) I hear that, we are only doing it for just our house this year. Have you considered doing something virtual? usr : Well yeah, but it's not the same. I know I am doing the right thing, but it still sucks. sys : (Information) Yea some times the right thing does suck, and i know its not the same. I do know zoom has removed the 40 min restrictions for thanksgiving, so at least you can see your parents as long as you want. usr : Oh that's nice, I didn't know that. Thanks. I thought about trying a video wifi call on the phone but that would be better. sys : (Providing Suggestions) Thought it might help a little. These times do hurt but at least you are being smart about it. I would maybe try to plan something fun you guys could do over the call. Make it a bit interesting. usr : Yes, I think I going to get some bread pudding and drop it off over there too. I can take enough precautions to make sure it is safe for them. sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Oh thats nice that you are close enough to be able to do that now. At least you will be able to taste a bit of home cooking right? usr : Yeah I guess we can do a toast and stuff on zoom. That might be a little better.
(Providing Suggestions) Yea, and hey maybe when the vaccine is readily available and we can start seeing our family safely again, we can make a new tradition. A new V-Day celebration heh.
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about depression regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says "Not being able to visit parents for Thanksgiving because of Covid.".
sys : (Question) Hello there, how are you doing today? usr : Hello there. I am feeling a bit down. sys : (Question) Would you like to go into the reasons why you are feeling down? usr : Sure. I am not going to be able to do Thanksgiving with my parents because of Covid and I am kind of bummed out about it. Some mild depression. sys : (Providing Suggestions) I hear that, we are only doing it for just our house this year. Have you considered doing something virtual? usr : Well yeah, but it's not the same. I know I am doing the right thing, but it still sucks. sys : (Information) Yea some times the right thing does suck, and i know its not the same. I do know zoom has removed the 40 min restrictions for thanksgiving, so at least you can see your parents as long as you want. usr : Oh that's nice, I didn't know that. Thanks. I thought about trying a video wifi call on the phone but that would be better. sys : (Providing Suggestions) Thought it might help a little. These times do hurt but at least you are being smart about it. I would maybe try to plan something fun you guys could do over the call. Make it a bit interesting. usr : Yes, I think I going to get some bread pudding and drop it off over there too. I can take enough precautions to make sure it is safe for them. sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Oh thats nice that you are close enough to be able to do that now. At least you will be able to taste a bit of home cooking right? usr : Yeah I guess we can do a toast and stuff on zoom. That might be a little better. sys : (Providing Suggestions) Yea, and hey maybe when the vaccine is readily available and we can start seeing our family safely again, we can make a new tradition. A new V-Day celebration heh. usr : Are you kind of in the same boat? It helps a little bit talking with somebody that is.
(Information) Yea, i have my daughter and partner. But we usually have a big family dinner with people coming in from all over the country. We are trying the zoom thing too. Gonna be hectic but hopefully fun
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about depression regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says "Not being able to visit parents for Thanksgiving because of Covid.".
sys : (Question) Hello there, how are you doing today? usr : Hello there. I am feeling a bit down. sys : (Question) Would you like to go into the reasons why you are feeling down? usr : Sure. I am not going to be able to do Thanksgiving with my parents because of Covid and I am kind of bummed out about it. Some mild depression. sys : (Providing Suggestions) I hear that, we are only doing it for just our house this year. Have you considered doing something virtual? usr : Well yeah, but it's not the same. I know I am doing the right thing, but it still sucks. sys : (Information) Yea some times the right thing does suck, and i know its not the same. I do know zoom has removed the 40 min restrictions for thanksgiving, so at least you can see your parents as long as you want. usr : Oh that's nice, I didn't know that. Thanks. I thought about trying a video wifi call on the phone but that would be better. sys : (Providing Suggestions) Thought it might help a little. These times do hurt but at least you are being smart about it. I would maybe try to plan something fun you guys could do over the call. Make it a bit interesting. usr : Yes, I think I going to get some bread pudding and drop it off over there too. I can take enough precautions to make sure it is safe for them. sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Oh thats nice that you are close enough to be able to do that now. At least you will be able to taste a bit of home cooking right? usr : Yeah I guess we can do a toast and stuff on zoom. That might be a little better. sys : (Providing Suggestions) Yea, and hey maybe when the vaccine is readily available and we can start seeing our family safely again, we can make a new tradition. A new V-Day celebration heh. usr : Are you kind of in the same boat? It helps a little bit talking with somebody that is. sys : (Information) Yea, i have my daughter and partner. But we usually have a big family dinner with people coming in from all over the country. We are trying the zoom thing too. Gonna be hectic but hopefully fun usr : I see, well my family isn't that big but we do try to get together every thanksgiving to have a good meal and hopefully watch the Cowboys win. This will be the first time in a long while that I can even think of we aren't doing it.
(Information) Yea i dont think anyone here has missed one in years. My partner will be cheering on the cowboys for you as well ha. I was trying to tell my partner though, traditions have to start somewhere, why cant now be time to start a new one?
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about depression regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says "Not being able to visit parents for Thanksgiving because of Covid.".
sys : (Question) Hello there, how are you doing today? usr : Hello there. I am feeling a bit down. sys : (Question) Would you like to go into the reasons why you are feeling down? usr : Sure. I am not going to be able to do Thanksgiving with my parents because of Covid and I am kind of bummed out about it. Some mild depression. sys : (Providing Suggestions) I hear that, we are only doing it for just our house this year. Have you considered doing something virtual? usr : Well yeah, but it's not the same. I know I am doing the right thing, but it still sucks. sys : (Information) Yea some times the right thing does suck, and i know its not the same. I do know zoom has removed the 40 min restrictions for thanksgiving, so at least you can see your parents as long as you want. usr : Oh that's nice, I didn't know that. Thanks. I thought about trying a video wifi call on the phone but that would be better. sys : (Providing Suggestions) Thought it might help a little. These times do hurt but at least you are being smart about it. I would maybe try to plan something fun you guys could do over the call. Make it a bit interesting. usr : Yes, I think I going to get some bread pudding and drop it off over there too. I can take enough precautions to make sure it is safe for them. sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Oh thats nice that you are close enough to be able to do that now. At least you will be able to taste a bit of home cooking right? usr : Yeah I guess we can do a toast and stuff on zoom. That might be a little better. sys : (Providing Suggestions) Yea, and hey maybe when the vaccine is readily available and we can start seeing our family safely again, we can make a new tradition. A new V-Day celebration heh. usr : Are you kind of in the same boat? It helps a little bit talking with somebody that is. sys : (Information) Yea, i have my daughter and partner. But we usually have a big family dinner with people coming in from all over the country. We are trying the zoom thing too. Gonna be hectic but hopefully fun usr : I see, well my family isn't that big but we do try to get together every thanksgiving to have a good meal and hopefully watch the Cowboys win. This will be the first time in a long while that I can even think of we aren't doing it. sys : (Information) Yea i dont think anyone here has missed one in years. My partner will be cheering on the cowboys for you as well ha. I was trying to tell my partner though, traditions have to start somewhere, why cant now be time to start a new one? usr : That's a fair point. Hopefully this will only be a one year disturbance with these vaccines on their way. They should both have theirs well before then and hopefully me too.
(Affirmation and Reassurance) Yea it is looking good with for both vaccines right now. I always try to focus on the positives. You can almost always find some good in a bad situation.
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about depression regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says "Not being able to visit parents for Thanksgiving because of Covid.".
sys : (Question) Hello there, how are you doing today? usr : Hello there. I am feeling a bit down. sys : (Question) Would you like to go into the reasons why you are feeling down? usr : Sure. I am not going to be able to do Thanksgiving with my parents because of Covid and I am kind of bummed out about it. Some mild depression. sys : (Providing Suggestions) I hear that, we are only doing it for just our house this year. Have you considered doing something virtual? usr : Well yeah, but it's not the same. I know I am doing the right thing, but it still sucks. sys : (Information) Yea some times the right thing does suck, and i know its not the same. I do know zoom has removed the 40 min restrictions for thanksgiving, so at least you can see your parents as long as you want. usr : Oh that's nice, I didn't know that. Thanks. I thought about trying a video wifi call on the phone but that would be better. sys : (Providing Suggestions) Thought it might help a little. These times do hurt but at least you are being smart about it. I would maybe try to plan something fun you guys could do over the call. Make it a bit interesting. usr : Yes, I think I going to get some bread pudding and drop it off over there too. I can take enough precautions to make sure it is safe for them. sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Oh thats nice that you are close enough to be able to do that now. At least you will be able to taste a bit of home cooking right? usr : Yeah I guess we can do a toast and stuff on zoom. That might be a little better. sys : (Providing Suggestions) Yea, and hey maybe when the vaccine is readily available and we can start seeing our family safely again, we can make a new tradition. A new V-Day celebration heh. usr : Are you kind of in the same boat? It helps a little bit talking with somebody that is. sys : (Information) Yea, i have my daughter and partner. But we usually have a big family dinner with people coming in from all over the country. We are trying the zoom thing too. Gonna be hectic but hopefully fun usr : I see, well my family isn't that big but we do try to get together every thanksgiving to have a good meal and hopefully watch the Cowboys win. This will be the first time in a long while that I can even think of we aren't doing it. sys : (Information) Yea i dont think anyone here has missed one in years. My partner will be cheering on the cowboys for you as well ha. I was trying to tell my partner though, traditions have to start somewhere, why cant now be time to start a new one? usr : That's a fair point. Hopefully this will only be a one year disturbance with these vaccines on their way. They should both have theirs well before then and hopefully me too. sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Yea it is looking good with for both vaccines right now. I always try to focus on the positives. You can almost always find some good in a bad situation. usr : Agreed. Well you have been most helpful letting me vent a little and talk about it. Thanks a lot.
(Others) Not a problem. I hope you get to see your family sooner than later. No reason why you cant cook up a nice turkey when we can!
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about depression regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says "Not being able to visit parents for Thanksgiving because of Covid.".
sys : (Question) Hello there, how are you doing today? usr : Hello there. I am feeling a bit down. sys : (Question) Would you like to go into the reasons why you are feeling down? usr : Sure. I am not going to be able to do Thanksgiving with my parents because of Covid and I am kind of bummed out about it. Some mild depression. sys : (Providing Suggestions) I hear that, we are only doing it for just our house this year. Have you considered doing something virtual? usr : Well yeah, but it's not the same. I know I am doing the right thing, but it still sucks. sys : (Information) Yea some times the right thing does suck, and i know its not the same. I do know zoom has removed the 40 min restrictions for thanksgiving, so at least you can see your parents as long as you want. usr : Oh that's nice, I didn't know that. Thanks. I thought about trying a video wifi call on the phone but that would be better. sys : (Providing Suggestions) Thought it might help a little. These times do hurt but at least you are being smart about it. I would maybe try to plan something fun you guys could do over the call. Make it a bit interesting. usr : Yes, I think I going to get some bread pudding and drop it off over there too. I can take enough precautions to make sure it is safe for them. sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Oh thats nice that you are close enough to be able to do that now. At least you will be able to taste a bit of home cooking right? usr : Yeah I guess we can do a toast and stuff on zoom. That might be a little better. sys : (Providing Suggestions) Yea, and hey maybe when the vaccine is readily available and we can start seeing our family safely again, we can make a new tradition. A new V-Day celebration heh. usr : Are you kind of in the same boat? It helps a little bit talking with somebody that is. sys : (Information) Yea, i have my daughter and partner. But we usually have a big family dinner with people coming in from all over the country. We are trying the zoom thing too. Gonna be hectic but hopefully fun usr : I see, well my family isn't that big but we do try to get together every thanksgiving to have a good meal and hopefully watch the Cowboys win. This will be the first time in a long while that I can even think of we aren't doing it. sys : (Information) Yea i dont think anyone here has missed one in years. My partner will be cheering on the cowboys for you as well ha. I was trying to tell my partner though, traditions have to start somewhere, why cant now be time to start a new one? usr : That's a fair point. Hopefully this will only be a one year disturbance with these vaccines on their way. They should both have theirs well before then and hopefully me too. sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Yea it is looking good with for both vaccines right now. I always try to focus on the positives. You can almost always find some good in a bad situation. usr : Agreed. Well you have been most helpful letting me vent a little and talk about it. Thanks a lot. sys : (Others) Not a problem. I hope you get to see your family sooner than later. No reason why you cant cook up a nice turkey when we can! usr : We will make it through this. Take care and thanks a lot.
(Others) You too and stay safe!
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says "I have recently been diagnosed with cancer. I am currently undergoing chemo. The whole situation has caused my anxiety and depression to be so much worse.".
(Question) Hello
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says "I have recently been diagnosed with cancer. I am currently undergoing chemo. The whole situation has caused my anxiety and depression to be so much worse.".
sys : (Question) Hello usr : Hi.
(Question) What is the problem i can help you with
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says "I have recently been diagnosed with cancer. I am currently undergoing chemo. The whole situation has caused my anxiety and depression to be so much worse.".
sys : (Question) Hello usr : Hi. sys : (Question) What is the problem i can help you with usr : I am having a lot of depression and anxiety due to undergoing chemo for a cancer diagnosis. I don't know what to do to help me feel better.
(Affirmation and Reassurance) I am sorry about how you are feeling. I can understand how being in that situation can cause you to have anxiety
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says "I have recently been diagnosed with cancer. I am currently undergoing chemo. The whole situation has caused my anxiety and depression to be so much worse.".
sys : (Question) Hello usr : Hi. sys : (Question) What is the problem i can help you with usr : I am having a lot of depression and anxiety due to undergoing chemo for a cancer diagnosis. I don't know what to do to help me feel better. sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I am sorry about how you are feeling. I can understand how being in that situation can cause you to have anxiety
(Providing Suggestions) Do you have a support system that can help?
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says "I have recently been diagnosed with cancer. I am currently undergoing chemo. The whole situation has caused my anxiety and depression to be so much worse.".
sys : (Question) Hello usr : Hi. sys : (Question) What is the problem i can help you with usr : I am having a lot of depression and anxiety due to undergoing chemo for a cancer diagnosis. I don't know what to do to help me feel better. sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I am sorry about how you are feeling. I can understand how being in that situation can cause you to have anxiety sys : (Providing Suggestions) Do you have a support system that can help? usr : It comes and goes in waves. Sometimes I feel strong and other times I feel so weak.
(Self-disclosure) I personally have dealt with depression and i know how isolation all of that can be. Sometimes i find it helps to give yourself time to feel what you need to feel first before trying to feel better.
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says "I have recently been diagnosed with cancer. I am currently undergoing chemo. The whole situation has caused my anxiety and depression to be so much worse.".
sys : (Question) Hello usr : Hi. sys : (Question) What is the problem i can help you with usr : I am having a lot of depression and anxiety due to undergoing chemo for a cancer diagnosis. I don't know what to do to help me feel better. sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I am sorry about how you are feeling. I can understand how being in that situation can cause you to have anxiety sys : (Providing Suggestions) Do you have a support system that can help? usr : It comes and goes in waves. Sometimes I feel strong and other times I feel so weak. sys : (Self-disclosure) I personally have dealt with depression and i know how isolation all of that can be. Sometimes i find it helps to give yourself time to feel what you need to feel first before trying to feel better.
(Self-disclosure) I personally have dealt with depression and i know how isolation all of that can be. Sometimes i find it helps to give yourself time to feel what you need to feel first before trying to feel better.
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says "I have recently been diagnosed with cancer. I am currently undergoing chemo. The whole situation has caused my anxiety and depression to be so much worse.".
sys : (Question) Hello usr : Hi. sys : (Question) What is the problem i can help you with usr : I am having a lot of depression and anxiety due to undergoing chemo for a cancer diagnosis. I don't know what to do to help me feel better. sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I am sorry about how you are feeling. I can understand how being in that situation can cause you to have anxiety sys : (Providing Suggestions) Do you have a support system that can help? usr : It comes and goes in waves. Sometimes I feel strong and other times I feel so weak. sys : (Self-disclosure) I personally have dealt with depression and i know how isolation all of that can be. Sometimes i find it helps to give yourself time to feel what you need to feel first before trying to feel better. sys : (Self-disclosure) I personally have dealt with depression and i know how isolation all of that can be. Sometimes i find it helps to give yourself time to feel what you need to feel first before trying to feel better. usr : Yes. That is true, but it can be so overwhelming at times.
(Affirmation and Reassurance) Yes it definitely can.
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says "I have recently been diagnosed with cancer. I am currently undergoing chemo. The whole situation has caused my anxiety and depression to be so much worse.".
sys : (Question) Hello usr : Hi. sys : (Question) What is the problem i can help you with usr : I am having a lot of depression and anxiety due to undergoing chemo for a cancer diagnosis. I don't know what to do to help me feel better. sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I am sorry about how you are feeling. I can understand how being in that situation can cause you to have anxiety sys : (Providing Suggestions) Do you have a support system that can help? usr : It comes and goes in waves. Sometimes I feel strong and other times I feel so weak. sys : (Self-disclosure) I personally have dealt with depression and i know how isolation all of that can be. Sometimes i find it helps to give yourself time to feel what you need to feel first before trying to feel better. sys : (Self-disclosure) I personally have dealt with depression and i know how isolation all of that can be. Sometimes i find it helps to give yourself time to feel what you need to feel first before trying to feel better. usr : Yes. That is true, but it can be so overwhelming at times. sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Yes it definitely can. usr : What are some things that you do to feel better?
(Self-disclosure) I personally like to write out my feelings in a journal and sometimes i listen to music that makes me feel happy. Do you have things that you enjoy that you have tried to do?
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says "I have recently been diagnosed with cancer. I am currently undergoing chemo. The whole situation has caused my anxiety and depression to be so much worse.".
sys : (Question) Hello usr : Hi. sys : (Question) What is the problem i can help you with usr : I am having a lot of depression and anxiety due to undergoing chemo for a cancer diagnosis. I don't know what to do to help me feel better. sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I am sorry about how you are feeling. I can understand how being in that situation can cause you to have anxiety sys : (Providing Suggestions) Do you have a support system that can help? usr : It comes and goes in waves. Sometimes I feel strong and other times I feel so weak. sys : (Self-disclosure) I personally have dealt with depression and i know how isolation all of that can be. Sometimes i find it helps to give yourself time to feel what you need to feel first before trying to feel better. sys : (Self-disclosure) I personally have dealt with depression and i know how isolation all of that can be. Sometimes i find it helps to give yourself time to feel what you need to feel first before trying to feel better. usr : Yes. That is true, but it can be so overwhelming at times. sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Yes it definitely can. usr : What are some things that you do to feel better? sys : (Self-disclosure) I personally like to write out my feelings in a journal and sometimes i listen to music that makes me feel happy. Do you have things that you enjoy that you have tried to do?
(Self-disclosure) I personally like to write out my feelings in a journal and sometimes i listen to music that makes me feel happy. Do you have things that you enjoy that you have tried to do?
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says "I have recently been diagnosed with cancer. I am currently undergoing chemo. The whole situation has caused my anxiety and depression to be so much worse.".
sys : (Question) Hello usr : Hi. sys : (Question) What is the problem i can help you with usr : I am having a lot of depression and anxiety due to undergoing chemo for a cancer diagnosis. I don't know what to do to help me feel better. sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I am sorry about how you are feeling. I can understand how being in that situation can cause you to have anxiety sys : (Providing Suggestions) Do you have a support system that can help? usr : It comes and goes in waves. Sometimes I feel strong and other times I feel so weak. sys : (Self-disclosure) I personally have dealt with depression and i know how isolation all of that can be. Sometimes i find it helps to give yourself time to feel what you need to feel first before trying to feel better. sys : (Self-disclosure) I personally have dealt with depression and i know how isolation all of that can be. Sometimes i find it helps to give yourself time to feel what you need to feel first before trying to feel better. usr : Yes. That is true, but it can be so overwhelming at times. sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Yes it definitely can. usr : What are some things that you do to feel better? sys : (Self-disclosure) I personally like to write out my feelings in a journal and sometimes i listen to music that makes me feel happy. Do you have things that you enjoy that you have tried to do? sys : (Self-disclosure) I personally like to write out my feelings in a journal and sometimes i listen to music that makes me feel happy. Do you have things that you enjoy that you have tried to do? usr : I also journal. It helps sometimes. But I can't stop thinking about my family and how hard this is on them also.
(Providing Suggestions) Have you tried speaking to them about your feelings?
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says "I have recently been diagnosed with cancer. I am currently undergoing chemo. The whole situation has caused my anxiety and depression to be so much worse.".
sys : (Question) Hello usr : Hi. sys : (Question) What is the problem i can help you with usr : I am having a lot of depression and anxiety due to undergoing chemo for a cancer diagnosis. I don't know what to do to help me feel better. sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I am sorry about how you are feeling. I can understand how being in that situation can cause you to have anxiety sys : (Providing Suggestions) Do you have a support system that can help? usr : It comes and goes in waves. Sometimes I feel strong and other times I feel so weak. sys : (Self-disclosure) I personally have dealt with depression and i know how isolation all of that can be. Sometimes i find it helps to give yourself time to feel what you need to feel first before trying to feel better. sys : (Self-disclosure) I personally have dealt with depression and i know how isolation all of that can be. Sometimes i find it helps to give yourself time to feel what you need to feel first before trying to feel better. usr : Yes. That is true, but it can be so overwhelming at times. sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Yes it definitely can. usr : What are some things that you do to feel better? sys : (Self-disclosure) I personally like to write out my feelings in a journal and sometimes i listen to music that makes me feel happy. Do you have things that you enjoy that you have tried to do? sys : (Self-disclosure) I personally like to write out my feelings in a journal and sometimes i listen to music that makes me feel happy. Do you have things that you enjoy that you have tried to do? usr : I also journal. It helps sometimes. But I can't stop thinking about my family and how hard this is on them also. sys : (Providing Suggestions) Have you tried speaking to them about your feelings? usr : Yes. They are very supportive. That is one of the things that make me so sad. I hate the thought that this disease may take me away from them.
(Reflection of feelings) I can understand why this is all sad. I would feel the same in your position.
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says "I have recently been diagnosed with cancer. I am currently undergoing chemo. The whole situation has caused my anxiety and depression to be so much worse.".
sys : (Question) Hello usr : Hi. sys : (Question) What is the problem i can help you with usr : I am having a lot of depression and anxiety due to undergoing chemo for a cancer diagnosis. I don't know what to do to help me feel better. sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I am sorry about how you are feeling. I can understand how being in that situation can cause you to have anxiety sys : (Providing Suggestions) Do you have a support system that can help? usr : It comes and goes in waves. Sometimes I feel strong and other times I feel so weak. sys : (Self-disclosure) I personally have dealt with depression and i know how isolation all of that can be. Sometimes i find it helps to give yourself time to feel what you need to feel first before trying to feel better. sys : (Self-disclosure) I personally have dealt with depression and i know how isolation all of that can be. Sometimes i find it helps to give yourself time to feel what you need to feel first before trying to feel better. usr : Yes. That is true, but it can be so overwhelming at times. sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Yes it definitely can. usr : What are some things that you do to feel better? sys : (Self-disclosure) I personally like to write out my feelings in a journal and sometimes i listen to music that makes me feel happy. Do you have things that you enjoy that you have tried to do? sys : (Self-disclosure) I personally like to write out my feelings in a journal and sometimes i listen to music that makes me feel happy. Do you have things that you enjoy that you have tried to do? usr : I also journal. It helps sometimes. But I can't stop thinking about my family and how hard this is on them also. sys : (Providing Suggestions) Have you tried speaking to them about your feelings? usr : Yes. They are very supportive. That is one of the things that make me so sad. I hate the thought that this disease may take me away from them. sys : (Reflection of feelings) I can understand why this is all sad. I would feel the same in your position. usr : It is getting somewhat better and you have been so much help just being their and letting me vent.
(Affirmation and Reassurance) I am glad its better glad I can let you vent.
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says "I have recently been diagnosed with cancer. I am currently undergoing chemo. The whole situation has caused my anxiety and depression to be so much worse.".
sys : (Question) Hello usr : Hi. sys : (Question) What is the problem i can help you with usr : I am having a lot of depression and anxiety due to undergoing chemo for a cancer diagnosis. I don't know what to do to help me feel better. sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I am sorry about how you are feeling. I can understand how being in that situation can cause you to have anxiety sys : (Providing Suggestions) Do you have a support system that can help? usr : It comes and goes in waves. Sometimes I feel strong and other times I feel so weak. sys : (Self-disclosure) I personally have dealt with depression and i know how isolation all of that can be. Sometimes i find it helps to give yourself time to feel what you need to feel first before trying to feel better. sys : (Self-disclosure) I personally have dealt with depression and i know how isolation all of that can be. Sometimes i find it helps to give yourself time to feel what you need to feel first before trying to feel better. usr : Yes. That is true, but it can be so overwhelming at times. sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Yes it definitely can. usr : What are some things that you do to feel better? sys : (Self-disclosure) I personally like to write out my feelings in a journal and sometimes i listen to music that makes me feel happy. Do you have things that you enjoy that you have tried to do? sys : (Self-disclosure) I personally like to write out my feelings in a journal and sometimes i listen to music that makes me feel happy. Do you have things that you enjoy that you have tried to do? usr : I also journal. It helps sometimes. But I can't stop thinking about my family and how hard this is on them also. sys : (Providing Suggestions) Have you tried speaking to them about your feelings? usr : Yes. They are very supportive. That is one of the things that make me so sad. I hate the thought that this disease may take me away from them. sys : (Reflection of feelings) I can understand why this is all sad. I would feel the same in your position. usr : It is getting somewhat better and you have been so much help just being their and letting me vent. sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I am glad its better glad I can let you vent. usr : Yes. You have been a help. I hope that you have a great day.
(Others) I am glad i could help you. I hope you have a great day yourself.
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says "I have recently been diagnosed with cancer. I am currently undergoing chemo. The whole situation has caused my anxiety and depression to be so much worse.".
sys : (Question) Hello usr : Hi. sys : (Question) What is the problem i can help you with usr : I am having a lot of depression and anxiety due to undergoing chemo for a cancer diagnosis. I don't know what to do to help me feel better. sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I am sorry about how you are feeling. I can understand how being in that situation can cause you to have anxiety sys : (Providing Suggestions) Do you have a support system that can help? usr : It comes and goes in waves. Sometimes I feel strong and other times I feel so weak. sys : (Self-disclosure) I personally have dealt with depression and i know how isolation all of that can be. Sometimes i find it helps to give yourself time to feel what you need to feel first before trying to feel better. sys : (Self-disclosure) I personally have dealt with depression and i know how isolation all of that can be. Sometimes i find it helps to give yourself time to feel what you need to feel first before trying to feel better. usr : Yes. That is true, but it can be so overwhelming at times. sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Yes it definitely can. usr : What are some things that you do to feel better? sys : (Self-disclosure) I personally like to write out my feelings in a journal and sometimes i listen to music that makes me feel happy. Do you have things that you enjoy that you have tried to do? sys : (Self-disclosure) I personally like to write out my feelings in a journal and sometimes i listen to music that makes me feel happy. Do you have things that you enjoy that you have tried to do? usr : I also journal. It helps sometimes. But I can't stop thinking about my family and how hard this is on them also. sys : (Providing Suggestions) Have you tried speaking to them about your feelings? usr : Yes. They are very supportive. That is one of the things that make me so sad. I hate the thought that this disease may take me away from them. sys : (Reflection of feelings) I can understand why this is all sad. I would feel the same in your position. usr : It is getting somewhat better and you have been so much help just being their and letting me vent. sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I am glad its better glad I can let you vent. usr : Yes. You have been a help. I hope that you have a great day. sys : (Others) I am glad i could help you. I hope you have a great day yourself. usr : I will since you made it better. Have a very Merry Christmas.
(Others) Thank you and Merry Christmas!
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about sadness regarding a/an problems with friends. The seeker says "My friend has passed away and I'm struggling to deal with the grief.".
usr : Hello
(Others) 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 "My friend has passed away and I'm struggling to deal with the grief.".
usr : Hello sys : (Others) Hello, how are you today? usr : My friend has passed away and I'm having a hard time dealing with it at the moment.
(Self-disclosure) I'm so sorry to hear that. I've had a close friend pass away years ago, and I understand it is a hard thing to deal with.
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about sadness regarding a/an problems with friends. The seeker says "My friend has passed away and I'm struggling to deal with the grief.".
usr : Hello sys : (Others) Hello, how are you today? usr : My friend has passed away and I'm having a hard time dealing with it at the moment. sys : (Self-disclosure) I'm so sorry to hear that. I've had a close friend pass away years ago, and I understand it is a hard thing to deal with. usr : Yes we were close, the funeral was a few weeks ago. I miss him
(Question) Do you have other friends there for you to help you through this tough time?
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about sadness regarding a/an problems with friends. The seeker says "My friend has passed away and I'm struggling to deal with the grief.".
usr : Hello sys : (Others) Hello, how are you today? usr : My friend has passed away and I'm having a hard time dealing with it at the moment. sys : (Self-disclosure) I'm so sorry to hear that. I've had a close friend pass away years ago, and I understand it is a hard thing to deal with. usr : Yes we were close, the funeral was a few weeks ago. I miss him sys : (Question) Do you have other friends there for you to help you through this tough time? usr : Yes I do have a few friends, actually we have some friends in common but I don't want to burden them with my sadness. Maybe I'm being soft?
(Providing Suggestions) I doubt if they would see you as being soft. Maybe your mutual friends would like someone to talk to as well? You could perhaps share some stories about your friend and cheer each other up.
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about sadness regarding a/an problems with friends. The seeker says "My friend has passed away and I'm struggling to deal with the grief.".
usr : Hello sys : (Others) Hello, how are you today? usr : My friend has passed away and I'm having a hard time dealing with it at the moment. sys : (Self-disclosure) I'm so sorry to hear that. I've had a close friend pass away years ago, and I understand it is a hard thing to deal with. usr : Yes we were close, the funeral was a few weeks ago. I miss him sys : (Question) Do you have other friends there for you to help you through this tough time? usr : Yes I do have a few friends, actually we have some friends in common but I don't want to burden them with my sadness. Maybe I'm being soft? sys : (Providing Suggestions) I doubt if they would see you as being soft. Maybe your mutual friends would like someone to talk to as well? You could perhaps share some stories about your friend and cheer each other up. usr : I think it would help to think of the good times yes. the only problem is this could leave me feeling a lot more sad. I know my friends miss him too so maybe we could link up?
(Affirmation and Reassurance) That's a great idea. You could help each other and celebrate his life, keeping his memory alive.
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about sadness regarding a/an problems with friends. The seeker says "My friend has passed away and I'm struggling to deal with the grief.".
usr : Hello sys : (Others) Hello, how are you today? usr : My friend has passed away and I'm having a hard time dealing with it at the moment. sys : (Self-disclosure) I'm so sorry to hear that. I've had a close friend pass away years ago, and I understand it is a hard thing to deal with. usr : Yes we were close, the funeral was a few weeks ago. I miss him sys : (Question) Do you have other friends there for you to help you through this tough time? usr : Yes I do have a few friends, actually we have some friends in common but I don't want to burden them with my sadness. Maybe I'm being soft? sys : (Providing Suggestions) I doubt if they would see you as being soft. Maybe your mutual friends would like someone to talk to as well? You could perhaps share some stories about your friend and cheer each other up. usr : I think it would help to think of the good times yes. the only problem is this could leave me feeling a lot more sad. I know my friends miss him too so maybe we could link up? sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) That's a great idea. You could help each other and celebrate his life, keeping his memory alive. usr : I was thinking of starting a Facebook page but I know that trolls can Target those.
(Providing Suggestions) That's a great idea. Maybe have a Memorial Service in his name at a place he frequented often, this way, no trolls and all the people who knew him could share their personal stories about him.
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about sadness regarding a/an problems with friends. The seeker says "My friend has passed away and I'm struggling to deal with the grief.".
usr : Hello sys : (Others) Hello, how are you today? usr : My friend has passed away and I'm having a hard time dealing with it at the moment. sys : (Self-disclosure) I'm so sorry to hear that. I've had a close friend pass away years ago, and I understand it is a hard thing to deal with. usr : Yes we were close, the funeral was a few weeks ago. I miss him sys : (Question) Do you have other friends there for you to help you through this tough time? usr : Yes I do have a few friends, actually we have some friends in common but I don't want to burden them with my sadness. Maybe I'm being soft? sys : (Providing Suggestions) I doubt if they would see you as being soft. Maybe your mutual friends would like someone to talk to as well? You could perhaps share some stories about your friend and cheer each other up. usr : I think it would help to think of the good times yes. the only problem is this could leave me feeling a lot more sad. I know my friends miss him too so maybe we could link up? sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) That's a great idea. You could help each other and celebrate his life, keeping his memory alive. usr : I was thinking of starting a Facebook page but I know that trolls can Target those. sys : (Providing Suggestions) That's a great idea. Maybe have a Memorial Service in his name at a place he frequented often, this way, no trolls and all the people who knew him could share their personal stories about him. usr : yeah that's not a bad idea. also may be speaking to somebody about it might help, I'm just reluctant at the moment as I don't want to appear weak.
(Reflection of feelings) Let me reassure you that you would not appear weak. Death is something that everyone deals with in their own ways, and talking to someone about it could be the best way for you to deal with these emotions. Have you felt like giving up or extreme depression after his death?
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about sadness regarding a/an problems with friends. The seeker says "My friend has passed away and I'm struggling to deal with the grief.".
usr : Hello sys : (Others) Hello, how are you today? usr : My friend has passed away and I'm having a hard time dealing with it at the moment. sys : (Self-disclosure) I'm so sorry to hear that. I've had a close friend pass away years ago, and I understand it is a hard thing to deal with. usr : Yes we were close, the funeral was a few weeks ago. I miss him sys : (Question) Do you have other friends there for you to help you through this tough time? usr : Yes I do have a few friends, actually we have some friends in common but I don't want to burden them with my sadness. Maybe I'm being soft? sys : (Providing Suggestions) I doubt if they would see you as being soft. Maybe your mutual friends would like someone to talk to as well? You could perhaps share some stories about your friend and cheer each other up. usr : I think it would help to think of the good times yes. the only problem is this could leave me feeling a lot more sad. I know my friends miss him too so maybe we could link up? sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) That's a great idea. You could help each other and celebrate his life, keeping his memory alive. usr : I was thinking of starting a Facebook page but I know that trolls can Target those. sys : (Providing Suggestions) That's a great idea. Maybe have a Memorial Service in his name at a place he frequented often, this way, no trolls and all the people who knew him could share their personal stories about him. usr : yeah that's not a bad idea. also may be speaking to somebody about it might help, I'm just reluctant at the moment as I don't want to appear weak. sys : (Reflection of feelings) Let me reassure you that you would not appear weak. Death is something that everyone deals with in their own ways, and talking to someone about it could be the best way for you to deal with these emotions. Have you felt like giving up or extreme depression after his death? usr : thanks for your concern by once a extreme depression or giving up. it's more just a constant sense of grief that just doesn't seem to go away. I think I will get over in time. I just wonder what I can do to speed that process up?
(Restatement or Paraphrasing) It sounds like you're going through the normal grieving process and that time and talking about it can be of a huge help.
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about sadness regarding a/an problems with friends. The seeker says "My friend has passed away and I'm struggling to deal with the grief.".
usr : Hello sys : (Others) Hello, how are you today? usr : My friend has passed away and I'm having a hard time dealing with it at the moment. sys : (Self-disclosure) I'm so sorry to hear that. I've had a close friend pass away years ago, and I understand it is a hard thing to deal with. usr : Yes we were close, the funeral was a few weeks ago. I miss him sys : (Question) Do you have other friends there for you to help you through this tough time? usr : Yes I do have a few friends, actually we have some friends in common but I don't want to burden them with my sadness. Maybe I'm being soft? sys : (Providing Suggestions) I doubt if they would see you as being soft. Maybe your mutual friends would like someone to talk to as well? You could perhaps share some stories about your friend and cheer each other up. usr : I think it would help to think of the good times yes. the only problem is this could leave me feeling a lot more sad. I know my friends miss him too so maybe we could link up? sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) That's a great idea. You could help each other and celebrate his life, keeping his memory alive. usr : I was thinking of starting a Facebook page but I know that trolls can Target those. sys : (Providing Suggestions) That's a great idea. Maybe have a Memorial Service in his name at a place he frequented often, this way, no trolls and all the people who knew him could share their personal stories about him. usr : yeah that's not a bad idea. also may be speaking to somebody about it might help, I'm just reluctant at the moment as I don't want to appear weak. sys : (Reflection of feelings) Let me reassure you that you would not appear weak. Death is something that everyone deals with in their own ways, and talking to someone about it could be the best way for you to deal with these emotions. Have you felt like giving up or extreme depression after his death? usr : thanks for your concern by once a extreme depression or giving up. it's more just a constant sense of grief that just doesn't seem to go away. I think I will get over in time. I just wonder what I can do to speed that process up? sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) It sounds like you're going through the normal grieving process and that time and talking about it can be of a huge help.
(Affirmation and Reassurance) You have taken the first step of healing by speaking with me about it. That is admirable!
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about sadness regarding a/an problems with friends. The seeker says "My friend has passed away and I'm struggling to deal with the grief.".
usr : Hello sys : (Others) Hello, how are you today? usr : My friend has passed away and I'm having a hard time dealing with it at the moment. sys : (Self-disclosure) I'm so sorry to hear that. I've had a close friend pass away years ago, and I understand it is a hard thing to deal with. usr : Yes we were close, the funeral was a few weeks ago. I miss him sys : (Question) Do you have other friends there for you to help you through this tough time? usr : Yes I do have a few friends, actually we have some friends in common but I don't want to burden them with my sadness. Maybe I'm being soft? sys : (Providing Suggestions) I doubt if they would see you as being soft. Maybe your mutual friends would like someone to talk to as well? You could perhaps share some stories about your friend and cheer each other up. usr : I think it would help to think of the good times yes. the only problem is this could leave me feeling a lot more sad. I know my friends miss him too so maybe we could link up? sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) That's a great idea. You could help each other and celebrate his life, keeping his memory alive. usr : I was thinking of starting a Facebook page but I know that trolls can Target those. sys : (Providing Suggestions) That's a great idea. Maybe have a Memorial Service in his name at a place he frequented often, this way, no trolls and all the people who knew him could share their personal stories about him. usr : yeah that's not a bad idea. also may be speaking to somebody about it might help, I'm just reluctant at the moment as I don't want to appear weak. sys : (Reflection of feelings) Let me reassure you that you would not appear weak. Death is something that everyone deals with in their own ways, and talking to someone about it could be the best way for you to deal with these emotions. Have you felt like giving up or extreme depression after his death? usr : thanks for your concern by once a extreme depression or giving up. it's more just a constant sense of grief that just doesn't seem to go away. I think I will get over in time. I just wonder what I can do to speed that process up? sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) It sounds like you're going through the normal grieving process and that time and talking about it can be of a huge help. sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) You have taken the first step of healing by speaking with me about it. That is admirable! usr : thanks for that. it's good to know that this is normal and if it carries on I think I speak to somebody about this in more detail.
(Affirmation and Reassurance) I'm glad to hear that. I wish you the best and believe you will get through this!
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about sadness regarding a/an problems with friends. The seeker says "My friend has passed away and I'm struggling to deal with the grief.".
usr : Hello sys : (Others) Hello, how are you today? usr : My friend has passed away and I'm having a hard time dealing with it at the moment. sys : (Self-disclosure) I'm so sorry to hear that. I've had a close friend pass away years ago, and I understand it is a hard thing to deal with. usr : Yes we were close, the funeral was a few weeks ago. I miss him sys : (Question) Do you have other friends there for you to help you through this tough time? usr : Yes I do have a few friends, actually we have some friends in common but I don't want to burden them with my sadness. Maybe I'm being soft? sys : (Providing Suggestions) I doubt if they would see you as being soft. Maybe your mutual friends would like someone to talk to as well? You could perhaps share some stories about your friend and cheer each other up. usr : I think it would help to think of the good times yes. the only problem is this could leave me feeling a lot more sad. I know my friends miss him too so maybe we could link up? sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) That's a great idea. You could help each other and celebrate his life, keeping his memory alive. usr : I was thinking of starting a Facebook page but I know that trolls can Target those. sys : (Providing Suggestions) That's a great idea. Maybe have a Memorial Service in his name at a place he frequented often, this way, no trolls and all the people who knew him could share their personal stories about him. usr : yeah that's not a bad idea. also may be speaking to somebody about it might help, I'm just reluctant at the moment as I don't want to appear weak. sys : (Reflection of feelings) Let me reassure you that you would not appear weak. Death is something that everyone deals with in their own ways, and talking to someone about it could be the best way for you to deal with these emotions. Have you felt like giving up or extreme depression after his death? usr : thanks for your concern by once a extreme depression or giving up. it's more just a constant sense of grief that just doesn't seem to go away. I think I will get over in time. I just wonder what I can do to speed that process up? sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) It sounds like you're going through the normal grieving process and that time and talking about it can be of a huge help. sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) You have taken the first step of healing by speaking with me about it. That is admirable! usr : thanks for that. it's good to know that this is normal and if it carries on I think I speak to somebody about this in more detail. sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I'm glad to hear that. I wish you the best and believe you will get through this! usr : thanks for your kind words and positivity it really helps
(Question) No problem. Is there anything else I can help you with?
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about sadness regarding a/an problems with friends. The seeker says "My friend has passed away and I'm struggling to deal with the grief.".
usr : Hello sys : (Others) Hello, how are you today? usr : My friend has passed away and I'm having a hard time dealing with it at the moment. sys : (Self-disclosure) I'm so sorry to hear that. I've had a close friend pass away years ago, and I understand it is a hard thing to deal with. usr : Yes we were close, the funeral was a few weeks ago. I miss him sys : (Question) Do you have other friends there for you to help you through this tough time? usr : Yes I do have a few friends, actually we have some friends in common but I don't want to burden them with my sadness. Maybe I'm being soft? sys : (Providing Suggestions) I doubt if they would see you as being soft. Maybe your mutual friends would like someone to talk to as well? You could perhaps share some stories about your friend and cheer each other up. usr : I think it would help to think of the good times yes. the only problem is this could leave me feeling a lot more sad. I know my friends miss him too so maybe we could link up? sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) That's a great idea. You could help each other and celebrate his life, keeping his memory alive. usr : I was thinking of starting a Facebook page but I know that trolls can Target those. sys : (Providing Suggestions) That's a great idea. Maybe have a Memorial Service in his name at a place he frequented often, this way, no trolls and all the people who knew him could share their personal stories about him. usr : yeah that's not a bad idea. also may be speaking to somebody about it might help, I'm just reluctant at the moment as I don't want to appear weak. sys : (Reflection of feelings) Let me reassure you that you would not appear weak. Death is something that everyone deals with in their own ways, and talking to someone about it could be the best way for you to deal with these emotions. Have you felt like giving up or extreme depression after his death? usr : thanks for your concern by once a extreme depression or giving up. it's more just a constant sense of grief that just doesn't seem to go away. I think I will get over in time. I just wonder what I can do to speed that process up? sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) It sounds like you're going through the normal grieving process and that time and talking about it can be of a huge help. sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) You have taken the first step of healing by speaking with me about it. That is admirable! usr : thanks for that. it's good to know that this is normal and if it carries on I think I speak to somebody about this in more detail. sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I'm glad to hear that. I wish you the best and believe you will get through this! usr : thanks for your kind words and positivity it really helps sys : (Question) No problem. Is there anything else I can help you with? usr : no that's it thank you very much for your help
(Others) All the best.
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about shame regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says "I dewl shameful for some of my actions in the past".
(Question) Hello, how are you doing?
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about shame regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says "I dewl shameful for some of my actions in the past".
sys : (Question) Hello, how are you doing? usr : Hey
(Question) Is there anything that you would like to discuss?
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about shame regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says "I dewl shameful for some of my actions in the past".
sys : (Question) Hello, how are you doing? usr : Hey sys : (Question) Is there anything that you would like to discuss? usr : Im not doinf the best beating myself up over past thinga ive done in my life
(Question) in what ways have you been beating yourself up?
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about shame regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says "I dewl shameful for some of my actions in the past".
sys : (Question) Hello, how are you doing? usr : Hey sys : (Question) Is there anything that you would like to discuss? usr : Im not doinf the best beating myself up over past thinga ive done in my life sys : (Question) in what ways have you been beating yourself up? usr : Well i been thinking boutnmy ex girlfriend usr : Wishing i woulsldve done things i done
(Reflection of feelings) that can be a difficult situation to be going through.
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about shame regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says "I dewl shameful for some of my actions in the past".
sys : (Question) Hello, how are you doing? usr : Hey sys : (Question) Is there anything that you would like to discuss? usr : Im not doinf the best beating myself up over past thinga ive done in my life sys : (Question) in what ways have you been beating yourself up? usr : Well i been thinking boutnmy ex girlfriend usr : Wishing i woulsldve done things i done sys : (Reflection of feelings) that can be a difficult situation to be going through. usr : I been feelinf shame, disgust, and anxiety
(Self-disclosure) I have gone through the same thing and have found that time passing helps, and not dwelling on the past but instead working to make things currently in your life better.
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about shame regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says "I dewl shameful for some of my actions in the past".
sys : (Question) Hello, how are you doing? usr : Hey sys : (Question) Is there anything that you would like to discuss? usr : Im not doinf the best beating myself up over past thinga ive done in my life sys : (Question) in what ways have you been beating yourself up? usr : Well i been thinking boutnmy ex girlfriend usr : Wishing i woulsldve done things i done sys : (Reflection of feelings) that can be a difficult situation to be going through. usr : I been feelinf shame, disgust, and anxiety sys : (Self-disclosure) I have gone through the same thing and have found that time passing helps, and not dwelling on the past but instead working to make things currently in your life better. usr : Really bad usr : Losingnmybrelatiinship with her really different
(Providing Suggestions) sometimes overthinking about things can keep your mind in a bad place, maybe there's something like a hobby or new people you can engage with?
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about shame regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says "I dewl shameful for some of my actions in the past".
sys : (Question) Hello, how are you doing? usr : Hey sys : (Question) Is there anything that you would like to discuss? usr : Im not doinf the best beating myself up over past thinga ive done in my life sys : (Question) in what ways have you been beating yourself up? usr : Well i been thinking boutnmy ex girlfriend usr : Wishing i woulsldve done things i done sys : (Reflection of feelings) that can be a difficult situation to be going through. usr : I been feelinf shame, disgust, and anxiety sys : (Self-disclosure) I have gone through the same thing and have found that time passing helps, and not dwelling on the past but instead working to make things currently in your life better. usr : Really bad usr : Losingnmybrelatiinship with her really different sys : (Providing Suggestions) sometimes overthinking about things can keep your mind in a bad place, maybe there's something like a hobby or new people you can engage with?
(Affirmation and Reassurance) it can be hard, and many people share the same experience. it is not a lonely world.
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about shame regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says "I dewl shameful for some of my actions in the past".
sys : (Question) Hello, how are you doing? usr : Hey sys : (Question) Is there anything that you would like to discuss? usr : Im not doinf the best beating myself up over past thinga ive done in my life sys : (Question) in what ways have you been beating yourself up? usr : Well i been thinking boutnmy ex girlfriend usr : Wishing i woulsldve done things i done sys : (Reflection of feelings) that can be a difficult situation to be going through. usr : I been feelinf shame, disgust, and anxiety sys : (Self-disclosure) I have gone through the same thing and have found that time passing helps, and not dwelling on the past but instead working to make things currently in your life better. usr : Really bad usr : Losingnmybrelatiinship with her really different sys : (Providing Suggestions) sometimes overthinking about things can keep your mind in a bad place, maybe there's something like a hobby or new people you can engage with? sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) it can be hard, and many people share the same experience. it is not a lonely world. usr : Ya i suppose your rifht
(Reflection of feelings) i can feel how anxious you are about the situation.
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about shame regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says "I dewl shameful for some of my actions in the past".
sys : (Question) Hello, how are you doing? usr : Hey sys : (Question) Is there anything that you would like to discuss? usr : Im not doinf the best beating myself up over past thinga ive done in my life sys : (Question) in what ways have you been beating yourself up? usr : Well i been thinking boutnmy ex girlfriend usr : Wishing i woulsldve done things i done sys : (Reflection of feelings) that can be a difficult situation to be going through. usr : I been feelinf shame, disgust, and anxiety sys : (Self-disclosure) I have gone through the same thing and have found that time passing helps, and not dwelling on the past but instead working to make things currently in your life better. usr : Really bad usr : Losingnmybrelatiinship with her really different sys : (Providing Suggestions) sometimes overthinking about things can keep your mind in a bad place, maybe there's something like a hobby or new people you can engage with? sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) it can be hard, and many people share the same experience. it is not a lonely world. usr : Ya i suppose your rifht sys : (Reflection of feelings) i can feel how anxious you are about the situation.
(Question) how long ago did you break up?
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about shame regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says "I dewl shameful for some of my actions in the past".
sys : (Question) Hello, how are you doing? usr : Hey sys : (Question) Is there anything that you would like to discuss? usr : Im not doinf the best beating myself up over past thinga ive done in my life sys : (Question) in what ways have you been beating yourself up? usr : Well i been thinking boutnmy ex girlfriend usr : Wishing i woulsldve done things i done sys : (Reflection of feelings) that can be a difficult situation to be going through. usr : I been feelinf shame, disgust, and anxiety sys : (Self-disclosure) I have gone through the same thing and have found that time passing helps, and not dwelling on the past but instead working to make things currently in your life better. usr : Really bad usr : Losingnmybrelatiinship with her really different sys : (Providing Suggestions) sometimes overthinking about things can keep your mind in a bad place, maybe there's something like a hobby or new people you can engage with? sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) it can be hard, and many people share the same experience. it is not a lonely world. usr : Ya i suppose your rifht sys : (Reflection of feelings) i can feel how anxious you are about the situation. sys : (Question) how long ago did you break up? usr : Ya well i just wish i had a way to get in touchwith her and let her know that im sorry not trying to get a second chance since i had my chance already and screwed it up
(Others) maybe with time she will be ready to talk again. sometimes people need space to collect themselves.
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about shame regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says "I dewl shameful for some of my actions in the past".
sys : (Question) Hello, how are you doing? usr : Hey sys : (Question) Is there anything that you would like to discuss? usr : Im not doinf the best beating myself up over past thinga ive done in my life sys : (Question) in what ways have you been beating yourself up? usr : Well i been thinking boutnmy ex girlfriend usr : Wishing i woulsldve done things i done sys : (Reflection of feelings) that can be a difficult situation to be going through. usr : I been feelinf shame, disgust, and anxiety sys : (Self-disclosure) I have gone through the same thing and have found that time passing helps, and not dwelling on the past but instead working to make things currently in your life better. usr : Really bad usr : Losingnmybrelatiinship with her really different sys : (Providing Suggestions) sometimes overthinking about things can keep your mind in a bad place, maybe there's something like a hobby or new people you can engage with? sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) it can be hard, and many people share the same experience. it is not a lonely world. usr : Ya i suppose your rifht sys : (Reflection of feelings) i can feel how anxious you are about the situation. sys : (Question) how long ago did you break up? usr : Ya well i just wish i had a way to get in touchwith her and let her know that im sorry not trying to get a second chance since i had my chance already and screwed it up sys : (Others) maybe with time she will be ready to talk again. sometimes people need space to collect themselves. usr : Maybe so but i was a real dickhead to her. She totally didnt swaweve it
(Self-disclosure) i've been there! my ex ended up reaching out to me and we have slowly become friends again. it is hard to rebuild trust, and it can be a very slow process.
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about shame regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says "I dewl shameful for some of my actions in the past".
sys : (Question) Hello, how are you doing? usr : Hey sys : (Question) Is there anything that you would like to discuss? usr : Im not doinf the best beating myself up over past thinga ive done in my life sys : (Question) in what ways have you been beating yourself up? usr : Well i been thinking boutnmy ex girlfriend usr : Wishing i woulsldve done things i done sys : (Reflection of feelings) that can be a difficult situation to be going through. usr : I been feelinf shame, disgust, and anxiety sys : (Self-disclosure) I have gone through the same thing and have found that time passing helps, and not dwelling on the past but instead working to make things currently in your life better. usr : Really bad usr : Losingnmybrelatiinship with her really different sys : (Providing Suggestions) sometimes overthinking about things can keep your mind in a bad place, maybe there's something like a hobby or new people you can engage with? sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) it can be hard, and many people share the same experience. it is not a lonely world. usr : Ya i suppose your rifht sys : (Reflection of feelings) i can feel how anxious you are about the situation. sys : (Question) how long ago did you break up? usr : Ya well i just wish i had a way to get in touchwith her and let her know that im sorry not trying to get a second chance since i had my chance already and screwed it up sys : (Others) maybe with time she will be ready to talk again. sometimes people need space to collect themselves. usr : Maybe so but i was a real dickhead to her. She totally didnt swaweve it sys : (Self-disclosure) i've been there! my ex ended up reaching out to me and we have slowly become friends again. it is hard to rebuild trust, and it can be a very slow process. usr : Ya your right thank you for your time
(Affirmation and Reassurance) you'll be alright, just take care of yourself first.
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an job crisis. The seeker says "cant get araise but rent went up".
(Question) Hello, how is your day going?
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an job crisis. The seeker says "cant get araise but rent went up".
sys : (Question) Hello, how is your day going?
(Question) Hello, how is your day going?
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an job crisis. The seeker says "cant get araise but rent went up".
sys : (Question) Hello, how is your day going? sys : (Question) Hello, how is your day going? usr : eh usr : wish i could relax
(Restatement or Paraphrasing) Has trouble relaxing been an ongoing issue?
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an job crisis. The seeker says "cant get araise but rent went up".
sys : (Question) Hello, how is your day going? sys : (Question) Hello, how is your day going? usr : eh usr : wish i could relax sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) Has trouble relaxing been an ongoing issue? usr : since i had to pick up two extra jobs on top of my full tiem job usr : cost of living went waaay up usr : boss cant afford to give me a raise usr : so i picked up two part time jobs i can do at home
(Affirmation and Reassurance) It can be difficult to balance things like that, I feel you
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an job crisis. The seeker says "cant get araise but rent went up".
sys : (Question) Hello, how is your day going? sys : (Question) Hello, how is your day going? usr : eh usr : wish i could relax sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) Has trouble relaxing been an ongoing issue? usr : since i had to pick up two extra jobs on top of my full tiem job usr : cost of living went waaay up usr : boss cant afford to give me a raise usr : so i picked up two part time jobs i can do at home sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) It can be difficult to balance things like that, I feel you usr : i'm also in online school for my masters degree
(Reflection of feelings) It must be stressful
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an job crisis. The seeker says "cant get araise but rent went up".
sys : (Question) Hello, how is your day going? sys : (Question) Hello, how is your day going? usr : eh usr : wish i could relax sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) Has trouble relaxing been an ongoing issue? usr : since i had to pick up two extra jobs on top of my full tiem job usr : cost of living went waaay up usr : boss cant afford to give me a raise usr : so i picked up two part time jobs i can do at home sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) It can be difficult to balance things like that, I feel you usr : i'm also in online school for my masters degree sys : (Reflection of feelings) It must be stressful usr : i just never get a break
(Reflection of feelings) That sounds hard
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an job crisis. The seeker says "cant get araise but rent went up".
sys : (Question) Hello, how is your day going? sys : (Question) Hello, how is your day going? usr : eh usr : wish i could relax sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) Has trouble relaxing been an ongoing issue? usr : since i had to pick up two extra jobs on top of my full tiem job usr : cost of living went waaay up usr : boss cant afford to give me a raise usr : so i picked up two part time jobs i can do at home sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) It can be difficult to balance things like that, I feel you usr : i'm also in online school for my masters degree sys : (Reflection of feelings) It must be stressful usr : i just never get a break sys : (Reflection of feelings) That sounds hard usr : it is i also have 3 kids. im divorced. i have an 8 yo daughter and twin boys that are 6
(Affirmation and Reassurance) With all that ambition I'm sure you will find a way.
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an job crisis. The seeker says "cant get araise but rent went up".
sys : (Question) Hello, how is your day going? sys : (Question) Hello, how is your day going? usr : eh usr : wish i could relax sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) Has trouble relaxing been an ongoing issue? usr : since i had to pick up two extra jobs on top of my full tiem job usr : cost of living went waaay up usr : boss cant afford to give me a raise usr : so i picked up two part time jobs i can do at home sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) It can be difficult to balance things like that, I feel you usr : i'm also in online school for my masters degree sys : (Reflection of feelings) It must be stressful usr : i just never get a break sys : (Reflection of feelings) That sounds hard usr : it is i also have 3 kids. im divorced. i have an 8 yo daughter and twin boys that are 6 sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) With all that ambition I'm sure you will find a way. usr : i guess
(Providing Suggestions) Is there anyone you trust that you can ask for help?
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an job crisis. The seeker says "cant get araise but rent went up".
sys : (Question) Hello, how is your day going? sys : (Question) Hello, how is your day going? usr : eh usr : wish i could relax sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) Has trouble relaxing been an ongoing issue? usr : since i had to pick up two extra jobs on top of my full tiem job usr : cost of living went waaay up usr : boss cant afford to give me a raise usr : so i picked up two part time jobs i can do at home sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) It can be difficult to balance things like that, I feel you usr : i'm also in online school for my masters degree sys : (Reflection of feelings) It must be stressful usr : i just never get a break sys : (Reflection of feelings) That sounds hard usr : it is i also have 3 kids. im divorced. i have an 8 yo daughter and twin boys that are 6 sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) With all that ambition I'm sure you will find a way. usr : i guess sys : (Providing Suggestions) Is there anyone you trust that you can ask for help? usr : my family is in another state. i dont really have time to have friends :/
(Information) There are a lot of counselors available that might be able to help you manage your time to the max.
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an job crisis. The seeker says "cant get araise but rent went up".
sys : (Question) Hello, how is your day going? sys : (Question) Hello, how is your day going? usr : eh usr : wish i could relax sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) Has trouble relaxing been an ongoing issue? usr : since i had to pick up two extra jobs on top of my full tiem job usr : cost of living went waaay up usr : boss cant afford to give me a raise usr : so i picked up two part time jobs i can do at home sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) It can be difficult to balance things like that, I feel you usr : i'm also in online school for my masters degree sys : (Reflection of feelings) It must be stressful usr : i just never get a break sys : (Reflection of feelings) That sounds hard usr : it is i also have 3 kids. im divorced. i have an 8 yo daughter and twin boys that are 6 sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) With all that ambition I'm sure you will find a way. usr : i guess sys : (Providing Suggestions) Is there anyone you trust that you can ask for help? usr : my family is in another state. i dont really have time to have friends :/ sys : (Information) There are a lot of counselors available that might be able to help you manage your time to the max. usr : lol i have one. they said i am taking too much on but they cant see anything i can drop. :/ not much help. lol usr : not a bad idea though
(Self-disclosure) I've taken on too much at one time before but I still found a way through. I bet you can too.
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an job crisis. The seeker says "cant get araise but rent went up".
sys : (Question) Hello, how is your day going? sys : (Question) Hello, how is your day going? usr : eh usr : wish i could relax sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) Has trouble relaxing been an ongoing issue? usr : since i had to pick up two extra jobs on top of my full tiem job usr : cost of living went waaay up usr : boss cant afford to give me a raise usr : so i picked up two part time jobs i can do at home sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) It can be difficult to balance things like that, I feel you usr : i'm also in online school for my masters degree sys : (Reflection of feelings) It must be stressful usr : i just never get a break sys : (Reflection of feelings) That sounds hard usr : it is i also have 3 kids. im divorced. i have an 8 yo daughter and twin boys that are 6 sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) With all that ambition I'm sure you will find a way. usr : i guess sys : (Providing Suggestions) Is there anyone you trust that you can ask for help? usr : my family is in another state. i dont really have time to have friends :/ sys : (Information) There are a lot of counselors available that might be able to help you manage your time to the max. usr : lol i have one. they said i am taking too much on but they cant see anything i can drop. :/ not much help. lol usr : not a bad idea though sys : (Self-disclosure) I've taken on too much at one time before but I still found a way through. I bet you can too. usr : thanks for the support
(Providing Suggestions) You are welcome. Never give up!
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an job crisis. The seeker says "cant get araise but rent went up".
sys : (Question) Hello, how is your day going? sys : (Question) Hello, how is your day going? usr : eh usr : wish i could relax sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) Has trouble relaxing been an ongoing issue? usr : since i had to pick up two extra jobs on top of my full tiem job usr : cost of living went waaay up usr : boss cant afford to give me a raise usr : so i picked up two part time jobs i can do at home sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) It can be difficult to balance things like that, I feel you usr : i'm also in online school for my masters degree sys : (Reflection of feelings) It must be stressful usr : i just never get a break sys : (Reflection of feelings) That sounds hard usr : it is i also have 3 kids. im divorced. i have an 8 yo daughter and twin boys that are 6 sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) With all that ambition I'm sure you will find a way. usr : i guess sys : (Providing Suggestions) Is there anyone you trust that you can ask for help? usr : my family is in another state. i dont really have time to have friends :/ sys : (Information) There are a lot of counselors available that might be able to help you manage your time to the max. usr : lol i have one. they said i am taking too much on but they cant see anything i can drop. :/ not much help. lol usr : not a bad idea though sys : (Self-disclosure) I've taken on too much at one time before but I still found a way through. I bet you can too. usr : thanks for the support sys : (Providing Suggestions) You are welcome. Never give up! usr : thanks
(Others) I hope that helps and good luck!!
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about sadness regarding a/an problems with friends. The seeker says "Me and a close friend of mine got in an arguement because she dated a guy that I had just broke up with and I dated a guy that she had just broke up with".
(Question) Hello
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about sadness regarding a/an problems with friends. The seeker says "Me and a close friend of mine got in an arguement because she dated a guy that I had just broke up with and I dated a guy that she had just broke up with".
sys : (Question) Hello usr : Hello
(Question) how is your side
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about sadness regarding a/an problems with friends. The seeker says "Me and a close friend of mine got in an arguement because she dated a guy that I had just broke up with and I dated a guy that she had just broke up with".
sys : (Question) Hello usr : Hello sys : (Question) how is your side usr : It's pretty okay things could always be better though
(Restatement or Paraphrasing) yes, that is good, I love your courage .
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about sadness regarding a/an problems with friends. The seeker says "Me and a close friend of mine got in an arguement because she dated a guy that I had just broke up with and I dated a guy that she had just broke up with".
sys : (Question) Hello usr : Hello sys : (Question) how is your side usr : It's pretty okay things could always be better though sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) yes, that is good, I love your courage .
(Question) so, how may I be of help.
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about sadness regarding a/an problems with friends. The seeker says "Me and a close friend of mine got in an arguement because she dated a guy that I had just broke up with and I dated a guy that she had just broke up with".
sys : (Question) Hello usr : Hello sys : (Question) how is your side usr : It's pretty okay things could always be better though sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) yes, that is good, I love your courage . sys : (Question) so, how may I be of help.
(Others) hello
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about sadness regarding a/an problems with friends. The seeker says "Me and a close friend of mine got in an arguement because she dated a guy that I had just broke up with and I dated a guy that she had just broke up with".
sys : (Question) Hello usr : Hello sys : (Question) how is your side usr : It's pretty okay things could always be better though sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) yes, that is good, I love your courage . sys : (Question) so, how may I be of help. sys : (Others) hello usr : Thank you usr : The situation I have listed there happened a while ago but still has some affect on our friendship today
(Question) can you please mention those situations again ?
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about sadness regarding a/an problems with friends. The seeker says "Me and a close friend of mine got in an arguement because she dated a guy that I had just broke up with and I dated a guy that she had just broke up with".
sys : (Question) Hello usr : Hello sys : (Question) how is your side usr : It's pretty okay things could always be better though sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) yes, that is good, I love your courage . sys : (Question) so, how may I be of help. sys : (Others) hello usr : Thank you usr : The situation I have listed there happened a while ago but still has some affect on our friendship today sys : (Question) can you please mention those situations again ?
(Question) I'm with you
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about sadness regarding a/an problems with friends. The seeker says "Me and a close friend of mine got in an arguement because she dated a guy that I had just broke up with and I dated a guy that she had just broke up with".
sys : (Question) Hello usr : Hello sys : (Question) how is your side usr : It's pretty okay things could always be better though sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) yes, that is good, I love your courage . sys : (Question) so, how may I be of help. sys : (Others) hello usr : Thank you usr : The situation I have listed there happened a while ago but still has some affect on our friendship today sys : (Question) can you please mention those situations again ? sys : (Question) I'm with you usr : What I should have put in is about my uncle I'd rather talk about that. He passed yesterday to colon cancer
(Restatement or Paraphrasing) it seems, you are feeling so bad about his situation, and worried of his health
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about sadness regarding a/an problems with friends. The seeker says "Me and a close friend of mine got in an arguement because she dated a guy that I had just broke up with and I dated a guy that she had just broke up with".
sys : (Question) Hello usr : Hello sys : (Question) how is your side usr : It's pretty okay things could always be better though sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) yes, that is good, I love your courage . sys : (Question) so, how may I be of help. sys : (Others) hello usr : Thank you usr : The situation I have listed there happened a while ago but still has some affect on our friendship today sys : (Question) can you please mention those situations again ? sys : (Question) I'm with you usr : What I should have put in is about my uncle I'd rather talk about that. He passed yesterday to colon cancer sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) it seems, you are feeling so bad about his situation, and worried of his health usr : I am. I knew he had it but didn't know how bad off he was until they called and told me all his organs were shutting down
(Affirmation and Reassurance) mmmh, that is really hard to hear, but I am sure he will be fine
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about sadness regarding a/an problems with friends. The seeker says "Me and a close friend of mine got in an arguement because she dated a guy that I had just broke up with and I dated a guy that she had just broke up with".
sys : (Question) Hello usr : Hello sys : (Question) how is your side usr : It's pretty okay things could always be better though sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) yes, that is good, I love your courage . sys : (Question) so, how may I be of help. sys : (Others) hello usr : Thank you usr : The situation I have listed there happened a while ago but still has some affect on our friendship today sys : (Question) can you please mention those situations again ? sys : (Question) I'm with you usr : What I should have put in is about my uncle I'd rather talk about that. He passed yesterday to colon cancer sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) it seems, you are feeling so bad about his situation, and worried of his health usr : I am. I knew he had it but didn't know how bad off he was until they called and told me all his organs were shutting down sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) mmmh, that is really hard to hear, but I am sure he will be fine
(Reflection of feelings) You have to calm and take a deep breaths, just believe that he will be fine, let those doctors do their work
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about sadness regarding a/an problems with friends. The seeker says "Me and a close friend of mine got in an arguement because she dated a guy that I had just broke up with and I dated a guy that she had just broke up with".
sys : (Question) Hello usr : Hello sys : (Question) how is your side usr : It's pretty okay things could always be better though sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) yes, that is good, I love your courage . sys : (Question) so, how may I be of help. sys : (Others) hello usr : Thank you usr : The situation I have listed there happened a while ago but still has some affect on our friendship today sys : (Question) can you please mention those situations again ? sys : (Question) I'm with you usr : What I should have put in is about my uncle I'd rather talk about that. He passed yesterday to colon cancer sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) it seems, you are feeling so bad about his situation, and worried of his health usr : I am. I knew he had it but didn't know how bad off he was until they called and told me all his organs were shutting down sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) mmmh, that is really hard to hear, but I am sure he will be fine sys : (Reflection of feelings) You have to calm and take a deep breaths, just believe that he will be fine, let those doctors do their work usr : That is really nice of you to say but sadly he passed last night
(Others) I am so sorry to hear that
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about sadness regarding a/an problems with friends. The seeker says "Me and a close friend of mine got in an arguement because she dated a guy that I had just broke up with and I dated a guy that she had just broke up with".
sys : (Question) Hello usr : Hello sys : (Question) how is your side usr : It's pretty okay things could always be better though sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) yes, that is good, I love your courage . sys : (Question) so, how may I be of help. sys : (Others) hello usr : Thank you usr : The situation I have listed there happened a while ago but still has some affect on our friendship today sys : (Question) can you please mention those situations again ? sys : (Question) I'm with you usr : What I should have put in is about my uncle I'd rather talk about that. He passed yesterday to colon cancer sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) it seems, you are feeling so bad about his situation, and worried of his health usr : I am. I knew he had it but didn't know how bad off he was until they called and told me all his organs were shutting down sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) mmmh, that is really hard to hear, but I am sure he will be fine sys : (Reflection of feelings) You have to calm and take a deep breaths, just believe that he will be fine, let those doctors do their work usr : That is really nice of you to say but sadly he passed last night sys : (Others) I am so sorry to hear that usr : Yeah it's sad
(Providing Suggestions) May his soul rest in perfect peace, please don't feel too bad, he has gone to rest. It is only God that is immortality
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about sadness regarding a/an problems with friends. The seeker says "Me and a close friend of mine got in an arguement because she dated a guy that I had just broke up with and I dated a guy that she had just broke up with".
sys : (Question) Hello usr : Hello sys : (Question) how is your side usr : It's pretty okay things could always be better though sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) yes, that is good, I love your courage . sys : (Question) so, how may I be of help. sys : (Others) hello usr : Thank you usr : The situation I have listed there happened a while ago but still has some affect on our friendship today sys : (Question) can you please mention those situations again ? sys : (Question) I'm with you usr : What I should have put in is about my uncle I'd rather talk about that. He passed yesterday to colon cancer sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) it seems, you are feeling so bad about his situation, and worried of his health usr : I am. I knew he had it but didn't know how bad off he was until they called and told me all his organs were shutting down sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) mmmh, that is really hard to hear, but I am sure he will be fine sys : (Reflection of feelings) You have to calm and take a deep breaths, just believe that he will be fine, let those doctors do their work usr : That is really nice of you to say but sadly he passed last night sys : (Others) I am so sorry to hear that usr : Yeah it's sad sys : (Providing Suggestions) May his soul rest in perfect peace, please don't feel too bad, he has gone to rest. It is only God that is immortality usr : Thank you. It has been really nice talking to you here
(Providing Suggestions) just think of something else, I know it's hard, but keep yourself busy so you will not down again .Have a nice time
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about disgust regarding a/an problems with friends. The seeker says "My friend is dating a man who is a drug addict and she doesn't understand why I won't hang out with the two of them.".
usr : My friend thinks we should still be friends but her drug addict boyfriend has already borrowed money from myself and others too many times and has stolen from other people.
(Restatement or Paraphrasing) Let me see if I understand you correctly, you no longer want to be friends because her boyfriend is a drug addict and a thief?
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about disgust regarding a/an problems with friends. The seeker says "My friend is dating a man who is a drug addict and she doesn't understand why I won't hang out with the two of them.".
usr : My friend thinks we should still be friends but her drug addict boyfriend has already borrowed money from myself and others too many times and has stolen from other people. sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) Let me see if I understand you correctly, you no longer want to be friends because her boyfriend is a drug addict and a thief? usr : Yes, I can still care about her but I cannot be a part of her life if this is what she wants.
(Self-disclosure) i can understand and i have had to do the same thing.
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about disgust regarding a/an problems with friends. The seeker says "My friend is dating a man who is a drug addict and she doesn't understand why I won't hang out with the two of them.".
usr : My friend thinks we should still be friends but her drug addict boyfriend has already borrowed money from myself and others too many times and has stolen from other people. sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) Let me see if I understand you correctly, you no longer want to be friends because her boyfriend is a drug addict and a thief? usr : Yes, I can still care about her but I cannot be a part of her life if this is what she wants. sys : (Self-disclosure) i can understand and i have had to do the same thing. usr : Am I wrong? Sometimes I'm confused by what I'm seeing. Other times, like now, I feel confident in my decision. I guess I never thought I would see her end up with this kind of situation. usr : Hello?
(Affirmation and Reassurance) I think you have to do what keeps you safe and healthy. you can tell her you are here for her, but that you will not watch her destroy her life/
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about disgust regarding a/an problems with friends. The seeker says "My friend is dating a man who is a drug addict and she doesn't understand why I won't hang out with the two of them.".
usr : My friend thinks we should still be friends but her drug addict boyfriend has already borrowed money from myself and others too many times and has stolen from other people. sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) Let me see if I understand you correctly, you no longer want to be friends because her boyfriend is a drug addict and a thief? usr : Yes, I can still care about her but I cannot be a part of her life if this is what she wants. sys : (Self-disclosure) i can understand and i have had to do the same thing. usr : Am I wrong? Sometimes I'm confused by what I'm seeing. Other times, like now, I feel confident in my decision. I guess I never thought I would see her end up with this kind of situation. usr : Hello? sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I think you have to do what keeps you safe and healthy. you can tell her you are here for her, but that you will not watch her destroy her life/ usr : I thought the same thing. I've had family members who were alcoholics and it was almost the same thing. I bailed them out till I saw it wasn't going to make a world of difference.
(Providing Suggestions) so your plan is to keep your distance, your friend will eventually see him for who he is.
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about disgust regarding a/an problems with friends. The seeker says "My friend is dating a man who is a drug addict and she doesn't understand why I won't hang out with the two of them.".
usr : My friend thinks we should still be friends but her drug addict boyfriend has already borrowed money from myself and others too many times and has stolen from other people. sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) Let me see if I understand you correctly, you no longer want to be friends because her boyfriend is a drug addict and a thief? usr : Yes, I can still care about her but I cannot be a part of her life if this is what she wants. sys : (Self-disclosure) i can understand and i have had to do the same thing. usr : Am I wrong? Sometimes I'm confused by what I'm seeing. Other times, like now, I feel confident in my decision. I guess I never thought I would see her end up with this kind of situation. usr : Hello? sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I think you have to do what keeps you safe and healthy. you can tell her you are here for her, but that you will not watch her destroy her life/ usr : I thought the same thing. I've had family members who were alcoholics and it was almost the same thing. I bailed them out till I saw it wasn't going to make a world of difference. sys : (Providing Suggestions) so your plan is to keep your distance, your friend will eventually see him for who he is. usr : How do I deal with the sadness of all this?
(Providing Suggestions) I would suggest joining a group like Al-Anon. It will be goof for you to talk to others in this situation.
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about disgust regarding a/an problems with friends. The seeker says "My friend is dating a man who is a drug addict and she doesn't understand why I won't hang out with the two of them.".
usr : My friend thinks we should still be friends but her drug addict boyfriend has already borrowed money from myself and others too many times and has stolen from other people. sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) Let me see if I understand you correctly, you no longer want to be friends because her boyfriend is a drug addict and a thief? usr : Yes, I can still care about her but I cannot be a part of her life if this is what she wants. sys : (Self-disclosure) i can understand and i have had to do the same thing. usr : Am I wrong? Sometimes I'm confused by what I'm seeing. Other times, like now, I feel confident in my decision. I guess I never thought I would see her end up with this kind of situation. usr : Hello? sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I think you have to do what keeps you safe and healthy. you can tell her you are here for her, but that you will not watch her destroy her life/ usr : I thought the same thing. I've had family members who were alcoholics and it was almost the same thing. I bailed them out till I saw it wasn't going to make a world of difference. sys : (Providing Suggestions) so your plan is to keep your distance, your friend will eventually see him for who he is. usr : How do I deal with the sadness of all this? sys : (Providing Suggestions) I would suggest joining a group like Al-Anon. It will be goof for you to talk to others in this situation. usr : Maybe so. I know I talk to family about it and they don't think it's that big of a deal.
(Others) It is difficult for others to understand unless they are in the situation.