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### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an academic pressure. The seeker says
"I don't know if I should continue with school right now and I am having a hard time making the decision.". | usr : Hello.
sys : (Question) Hello how are you today?
usr : I'm okay. Facing a tough decision and having a hard time coping.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I am sorry to hear that. Would you like to talk about it?
usr : Yes, thank you. I decided to go back to school to finish my BA.
| (Restatement or Paraphrasing) Its great that you decided to go back to school. Are you having trouble selecting a college or something like that? |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an academic pressure. The seeker says
"I don't know if I should continue with school right now and I am having a hard time making the decision.". | usr : Hello.
sys : (Question) Hello how are you today?
usr : I'm okay. Facing a tough decision and having a hard time coping.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I am sorry to hear that. Would you like to talk about it?
usr : Yes, thank you. I decided to go back to school to finish my BA.
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) Its great that you decided to go back to school. Are you having trouble selecting a college or something like that?
usr : Well now with the pandemic I don't know if it's the right time anymore.
| (Information) I understand your concern given the current pandemic situation. But I have heard some colleges are offering online courses until this pandemic is over. Maybe you can explore in that direction to ease your worries. |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an academic pressure. The seeker says
"I don't know if I should continue with school right now and I am having a hard time making the decision.". | usr : Hello.
sys : (Question) Hello how are you today?
usr : I'm okay. Facing a tough decision and having a hard time coping.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I am sorry to hear that. Would you like to talk about it?
usr : Yes, thank you. I decided to go back to school to finish my BA.
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) Its great that you decided to go back to school. Are you having trouble selecting a college or something like that?
usr : Well now with the pandemic I don't know if it's the right time anymore.
sys : (Information) I understand your concern given the current pandemic situation. But I have heard some colleges are offering online courses until this pandemic is over. Maybe you can explore in that direction to ease your worries.
usr : I'm taking online courses right now, and I really don't like it. I much prefer in classroo m lecture.
| (Restatement or Paraphrasing) I definitely resonate with the way you feel about online learning. Although difficult it is also important to stay indoors to keep yourself safe. Is there anything that will motivate you? |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an academic pressure. The seeker says
"I don't know if I should continue with school right now and I am having a hard time making the decision.". | usr : Hello.
sys : (Question) Hello how are you today?
usr : I'm okay. Facing a tough decision and having a hard time coping.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I am sorry to hear that. Would you like to talk about it?
usr : Yes, thank you. I decided to go back to school to finish my BA.
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) Its great that you decided to go back to school. Are you having trouble selecting a college or something like that?
usr : Well now with the pandemic I don't know if it's the right time anymore.
sys : (Information) I understand your concern given the current pandemic situation. But I have heard some colleges are offering online courses until this pandemic is over. Maybe you can explore in that direction to ease your worries.
usr : I'm taking online courses right now, and I really don't like it. I much prefer in classroo m lecture.
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) I definitely resonate with the way you feel about online learning. Although difficult it is also important to stay indoors to keep yourself safe. Is there anything that will motivate you?
usr : I don't know. I want to see if I could find classes conducted with Zoom or video.
| (Providing Suggestions) Maybe you can check with the college if they would consider offering classes over zoom as this is the most preferred mode of instruction. |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an academic pressure. The seeker says
"I don't know if I should continue with school right now and I am having a hard time making the decision.". | usr : Hello.
sys : (Question) Hello how are you today?
usr : I'm okay. Facing a tough decision and having a hard time coping.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I am sorry to hear that. Would you like to talk about it?
usr : Yes, thank you. I decided to go back to school to finish my BA.
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) Its great that you decided to go back to school. Are you having trouble selecting a college or something like that?
usr : Well now with the pandemic I don't know if it's the right time anymore.
sys : (Information) I understand your concern given the current pandemic situation. But I have heard some colleges are offering online courses until this pandemic is over. Maybe you can explore in that direction to ease your worries.
usr : I'm taking online courses right now, and I really don't like it. I much prefer in classroo m lecture.
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) I definitely resonate with the way you feel about online learning. Although difficult it is also important to stay indoors to keep yourself safe. Is there anything that will motivate you?
usr : I don't know. I want to see if I could find classes conducted with Zoom or video.
sys : (Providing Suggestions) Maybe you can check with the college if they would consider offering classes over zoom as this is the most preferred mode of instruction.
usr : I will try to do that. If that's my only option right now, then I will have to settle for classes conducted over livestream. I just don't like self-learning.
| (Affirmation and Reassurance) Sounds like a plan and am happy to see that you are sure about what you want. |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an academic pressure. The seeker says
"I don't know if I should continue with school right now and I am having a hard time making the decision.". | usr : Hello.
sys : (Question) Hello how are you today?
usr : I'm okay. Facing a tough decision and having a hard time coping.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I am sorry to hear that. Would you like to talk about it?
usr : Yes, thank you. I decided to go back to school to finish my BA.
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) Its great that you decided to go back to school. Are you having trouble selecting a college or something like that?
usr : Well now with the pandemic I don't know if it's the right time anymore.
sys : (Information) I understand your concern given the current pandemic situation. But I have heard some colleges are offering online courses until this pandemic is over. Maybe you can explore in that direction to ease your worries.
usr : I'm taking online courses right now, and I really don't like it. I much prefer in classroo m lecture.
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) I definitely resonate with the way you feel about online learning. Although difficult it is also important to stay indoors to keep yourself safe. Is there anything that will motivate you?
usr : I don't know. I want to see if I could find classes conducted with Zoom or video.
sys : (Providing Suggestions) Maybe you can check with the college if they would consider offering classes over zoom as this is the most preferred mode of instruction.
usr : I will try to do that. If that's my only option right now, then I will have to settle for classes conducted over livestream. I just don't like self-learning.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Sounds like a plan and am happy to see that you are sure about what you want.
usr : Yes, I just wish it could be the way it was. I was so happy to be back in school and I'm so close to being done.
| (Reflection of feelings) I too wish everything goes back to the way it was and it will one day. We have to adjust to a slightly new way of living and this would happen if each one of us do our part to break the chain and flatten the curve. |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an academic pressure. The seeker says
"I don't know if I should continue with school right now and I am having a hard time making the decision.". | usr : Hello.
sys : (Question) Hello how are you today?
usr : I'm okay. Facing a tough decision and having a hard time coping.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I am sorry to hear that. Would you like to talk about it?
usr : Yes, thank you. I decided to go back to school to finish my BA.
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) Its great that you decided to go back to school. Are you having trouble selecting a college or something like that?
usr : Well now with the pandemic I don't know if it's the right time anymore.
sys : (Information) I understand your concern given the current pandemic situation. But I have heard some colleges are offering online courses until this pandemic is over. Maybe you can explore in that direction to ease your worries.
usr : I'm taking online courses right now, and I really don't like it. I much prefer in classroo m lecture.
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) I definitely resonate with the way you feel about online learning. Although difficult it is also important to stay indoors to keep yourself safe. Is there anything that will motivate you?
usr : I don't know. I want to see if I could find classes conducted with Zoom or video.
sys : (Providing Suggestions) Maybe you can check with the college if they would consider offering classes over zoom as this is the most preferred mode of instruction.
usr : I will try to do that. If that's my only option right now, then I will have to settle for classes conducted over livestream. I just don't like self-learning.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Sounds like a plan and am happy to see that you are sure about what you want.
usr : Yes, I just wish it could be the way it was. I was so happy to be back in school and I'm so close to being done.
sys : (Reflection of feelings) I too wish everything goes back to the way it was and it will one day. We have to adjust to a slightly new way of living and this would happen if each one of us do our part to break the chain and flatten the curve.
usr : I agree. I still hate it though.
| (Affirmation and Reassurance) You can do it, as you said you are almost there. Once you do it you will be very proud of yourself. Believe me this is just a temporary setback and you are doing a great job. |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an academic pressure. The seeker says
"I don't know if I should continue with school right now and I am having a hard time making the decision.". | usr : Hello.
sys : (Question) Hello how are you today?
usr : I'm okay. Facing a tough decision and having a hard time coping.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I am sorry to hear that. Would you like to talk about it?
usr : Yes, thank you. I decided to go back to school to finish my BA.
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) Its great that you decided to go back to school. Are you having trouble selecting a college or something like that?
usr : Well now with the pandemic I don't know if it's the right time anymore.
sys : (Information) I understand your concern given the current pandemic situation. But I have heard some colleges are offering online courses until this pandemic is over. Maybe you can explore in that direction to ease your worries.
usr : I'm taking online courses right now, and I really don't like it. I much prefer in classroo m lecture.
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) I definitely resonate with the way you feel about online learning. Although difficult it is also important to stay indoors to keep yourself safe. Is there anything that will motivate you?
usr : I don't know. I want to see if I could find classes conducted with Zoom or video.
sys : (Providing Suggestions) Maybe you can check with the college if they would consider offering classes over zoom as this is the most preferred mode of instruction.
usr : I will try to do that. If that's my only option right now, then I will have to settle for classes conducted over livestream. I just don't like self-learning.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Sounds like a plan and am happy to see that you are sure about what you want.
usr : Yes, I just wish it could be the way it was. I was so happy to be back in school and I'm so close to being done.
sys : (Reflection of feelings) I too wish everything goes back to the way it was and it will one day. We have to adjust to a slightly new way of living and this would happen if each one of us do our part to break the chain and flatten the curve.
usr : I agree. I still hate it though.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) You can do it, as you said you are almost there. Once you do it you will be very proud of yourself. Believe me this is just a temporary setback and you are doing a great job.
usr : Thank you for the words of encouragement. I do appreciate that.
| (Question) I am glad I could make you feel better. Is there anything else I can do today for you? |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about nervousness regarding a/an academic pressure. The seeker says
"Parents pressuring me to do well in studies". | (Question) Hello there, how are we doing today? | |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about nervousness regarding a/an academic pressure. The seeker says
"Parents pressuring me to do well in studies". | sys : (Question) Hello there, how are we doing today?
usr : Hi ineed help, parents are putting to much pressure on me
| (Restatement or Paraphrasing) Im sorry to hear that your parents are putting to much pressure on you, do you want to go into further detail? |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about nervousness regarding a/an academic pressure. The seeker says
"Parents pressuring me to do well in studies". | sys : (Question) Hello there, how are we doing today?
usr : Hi ineed help, parents are putting to much pressure on me
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) Im sorry to hear that your parents are putting to much pressure on you, do you want to go into further detail?
usr : Yes. For some reason my parents put so much pressure on me to do well in school its killing me.
| (Affirmation and Reassurance) I am sure they just want what is best, but i have been there as a teen as well. What matters the most is how you feel. Have you talked to them? |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about nervousness regarding a/an academic pressure. The seeker says
"Parents pressuring me to do well in studies". | sys : (Question) Hello there, how are we doing today?
usr : Hi ineed help, parents are putting to much pressure on me
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) Im sorry to hear that your parents are putting to much pressure on you, do you want to go into further detail?
usr : Yes. For some reason my parents put so much pressure on me to do well in school its killing me.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I am sure they just want what is best, but i have been there as a teen as well. What matters the most is how you feel. Have you talked to them?
usr : No. i haven't im scared they will be so mad at me telling them how i feel
| (Providing Suggestions) Have you tried talking to a school counselor? |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about nervousness regarding a/an academic pressure. The seeker says
"Parents pressuring me to do well in studies". | sys : (Question) Hello there, how are we doing today?
usr : Hi ineed help, parents are putting to much pressure on me
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) Im sorry to hear that your parents are putting to much pressure on you, do you want to go into further detail?
usr : Yes. For some reason my parents put so much pressure on me to do well in school its killing me.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I am sure they just want what is best, but i have been there as a teen as well. What matters the most is how you feel. Have you talked to them?
usr : No. i haven't im scared they will be so mad at me telling them how i feel
sys : (Providing Suggestions) Have you tried talking to a school counselor?
usr : No, i haven't but i will take your advice and talk to a counselor
| (Providing Suggestions) It is a good first step. Also depending how old you are some therapists work on a sliding scale or wave fees if you cant afford it. |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about nervousness regarding a/an academic pressure. The seeker says
"Parents pressuring me to do well in studies". | sys : (Question) Hello there, how are we doing today?
usr : Hi ineed help, parents are putting to much pressure on me
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) Im sorry to hear that your parents are putting to much pressure on you, do you want to go into further detail?
usr : Yes. For some reason my parents put so much pressure on me to do well in school its killing me.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I am sure they just want what is best, but i have been there as a teen as well. What matters the most is how you feel. Have you talked to them?
usr : No. i haven't im scared they will be so mad at me telling them how i feel
sys : (Providing Suggestions) Have you tried talking to a school counselor?
usr : No, i haven't but i will take your advice and talk to a counselor
sys : (Providing Suggestions) It is a good first step. Also depending how old you are some therapists work on a sliding scale or wave fees if you cant afford it.
| (Information) The counselor may be able to act as a mediator between you and your parents. |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about nervousness regarding a/an academic pressure. The seeker says
"Parents pressuring me to do well in studies". | sys : (Question) Hello there, how are we doing today?
usr : Hi ineed help, parents are putting to much pressure on me
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) Im sorry to hear that your parents are putting to much pressure on you, do you want to go into further detail?
usr : Yes. For some reason my parents put so much pressure on me to do well in school its killing me.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I am sure they just want what is best, but i have been there as a teen as well. What matters the most is how you feel. Have you talked to them?
usr : No. i haven't im scared they will be so mad at me telling them how i feel
sys : (Providing Suggestions) Have you tried talking to a school counselor?
usr : No, i haven't but i will take your advice and talk to a counselor
sys : (Providing Suggestions) It is a good first step. Also depending how old you are some therapists work on a sliding scale or wave fees if you cant afford it.
sys : (Information) The counselor may be able to act as a mediator between you and your parents.
usr : That's great. it will definitely ease some tensions
| (Affirmation and Reassurance) I wouldnt hold off to long as these types of problems tend to brew and just get stronger. I know you will feel better once you let it out there. I hope it is even helping now. |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about nervousness regarding a/an academic pressure. The seeker says
"Parents pressuring me to do well in studies". | sys : (Question) Hello there, how are we doing today?
usr : Hi ineed help, parents are putting to much pressure on me
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) Im sorry to hear that your parents are putting to much pressure on you, do you want to go into further detail?
usr : Yes. For some reason my parents put so much pressure on me to do well in school its killing me.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I am sure they just want what is best, but i have been there as a teen as well. What matters the most is how you feel. Have you talked to them?
usr : No. i haven't im scared they will be so mad at me telling them how i feel
sys : (Providing Suggestions) Have you tried talking to a school counselor?
usr : No, i haven't but i will take your advice and talk to a counselor
sys : (Providing Suggestions) It is a good first step. Also depending how old you are some therapists work on a sliding scale or wave fees if you cant afford it.
sys : (Information) The counselor may be able to act as a mediator between you and your parents.
usr : That's great. it will definitely ease some tensions
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I wouldnt hold off to long as these types of problems tend to brew and just get stronger. I know you will feel better once you let it out there. I hope it is even helping now.
usr : I will talk to the counsellor first and see what they say.
usr : i feel so much better now
| (Affirmation and Reassurance) I am very happy for you |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about nervousness regarding a/an academic pressure. The seeker says
"Parents pressuring me to do well in studies". | sys : (Question) Hello there, how are we doing today?
usr : Hi ineed help, parents are putting to much pressure on me
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) Im sorry to hear that your parents are putting to much pressure on you, do you want to go into further detail?
usr : Yes. For some reason my parents put so much pressure on me to do well in school its killing me.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I am sure they just want what is best, but i have been there as a teen as well. What matters the most is how you feel. Have you talked to them?
usr : No. i haven't im scared they will be so mad at me telling them how i feel
sys : (Providing Suggestions) Have you tried talking to a school counselor?
usr : No, i haven't but i will take your advice and talk to a counselor
sys : (Providing Suggestions) It is a good first step. Also depending how old you are some therapists work on a sliding scale or wave fees if you cant afford it.
sys : (Information) The counselor may be able to act as a mediator between you and your parents.
usr : That's great. it will definitely ease some tensions
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I wouldnt hold off to long as these types of problems tend to brew and just get stronger. I know you will feel better once you let it out there. I hope it is even helping now.
usr : I will talk to the counsellor first and see what they say.
usr : i feel so much better now
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I am very happy for you
usr : thank you. feel less pressure
| (Question) Is there anything else on your mind that i can help you with? |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about nervousness regarding a/an academic pressure. The seeker says
"Parents pressuring me to do well in studies". | sys : (Question) Hello there, how are we doing today?
usr : Hi ineed help, parents are putting to much pressure on me
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) Im sorry to hear that your parents are putting to much pressure on you, do you want to go into further detail?
usr : Yes. For some reason my parents put so much pressure on me to do well in school its killing me.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I am sure they just want what is best, but i have been there as a teen as well. What matters the most is how you feel. Have you talked to them?
usr : No. i haven't im scared they will be so mad at me telling them how i feel
sys : (Providing Suggestions) Have you tried talking to a school counselor?
usr : No, i haven't but i will take your advice and talk to a counselor
sys : (Providing Suggestions) It is a good first step. Also depending how old you are some therapists work on a sliding scale or wave fees if you cant afford it.
sys : (Information) The counselor may be able to act as a mediator between you and your parents.
usr : That's great. it will definitely ease some tensions
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I wouldnt hold off to long as these types of problems tend to brew and just get stronger. I know you will feel better once you let it out there. I hope it is even helping now.
usr : I will talk to the counsellor first and see what they say.
usr : i feel so much better now
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I am very happy for you
usr : thank you. feel less pressure
sys : (Question) Is there anything else on your mind that i can help you with?
usr : no that's it. you've been very helpful
| (Affirmation and Reassurance) Great, make sure you do it, it might be rough at first but stick with it and im sure youll do great. |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about nervousness regarding a/an academic pressure. The seeker says
"Parents pressuring me to do well in studies". | sys : (Question) Hello there, how are we doing today?
usr : Hi ineed help, parents are putting to much pressure on me
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) Im sorry to hear that your parents are putting to much pressure on you, do you want to go into further detail?
usr : Yes. For some reason my parents put so much pressure on me to do well in school its killing me.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I am sure they just want what is best, but i have been there as a teen as well. What matters the most is how you feel. Have you talked to them?
usr : No. i haven't im scared they will be so mad at me telling them how i feel
sys : (Providing Suggestions) Have you tried talking to a school counselor?
usr : No, i haven't but i will take your advice and talk to a counselor
sys : (Providing Suggestions) It is a good first step. Also depending how old you are some therapists work on a sliding scale or wave fees if you cant afford it.
sys : (Information) The counselor may be able to act as a mediator between you and your parents.
usr : That's great. it will definitely ease some tensions
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I wouldnt hold off to long as these types of problems tend to brew and just get stronger. I know you will feel better once you let it out there. I hope it is even helping now.
usr : I will talk to the counsellor first and see what they say.
usr : i feel so much better now
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I am very happy for you
usr : thank you. feel less pressure
sys : (Question) Is there anything else on your mind that i can help you with?
usr : no that's it. you've been very helpful
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Great, make sure you do it, it might be rough at first but stick with it and im sure youll do great.
usr : are you there?
| (Others) Yes sorry, the communication program was lagging a bit. |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about nervousness regarding a/an academic pressure. The seeker says
"Parents pressuring me to do well in studies". | sys : (Question) Hello there, how are we doing today?
usr : Hi ineed help, parents are putting to much pressure on me
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) Im sorry to hear that your parents are putting to much pressure on you, do you want to go into further detail?
usr : Yes. For some reason my parents put so much pressure on me to do well in school its killing me.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I am sure they just want what is best, but i have been there as a teen as well. What matters the most is how you feel. Have you talked to them?
usr : No. i haven't im scared they will be so mad at me telling them how i feel
sys : (Providing Suggestions) Have you tried talking to a school counselor?
usr : No, i haven't but i will take your advice and talk to a counselor
sys : (Providing Suggestions) It is a good first step. Also depending how old you are some therapists work on a sliding scale or wave fees if you cant afford it.
sys : (Information) The counselor may be able to act as a mediator between you and your parents.
usr : That's great. it will definitely ease some tensions
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I wouldnt hold off to long as these types of problems tend to brew and just get stronger. I know you will feel better once you let it out there. I hope it is even helping now.
usr : I will talk to the counsellor first and see what they say.
usr : i feel so much better now
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I am very happy for you
usr : thank you. feel less pressure
sys : (Question) Is there anything else on your mind that i can help you with?
usr : no that's it. you've been very helpful
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Great, make sure you do it, it might be rough at first but stick with it and im sure youll do great.
usr : are you there?
sys : (Others) Yes sorry, the communication program was lagging a bit.
usr : Thank you. i will do my best to get it off my chest
usr : it is. But thank you for our advice
| (Others) You are very welcome! |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about sadness regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says
"The holidays always make me sad.". | usr : Hello
| (Question) Hi there, how are you feeling today? |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about sadness regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says
"The holidays always make me sad.". | usr : Hello
sys : (Question) Hi there, how are you feeling today?
usr : Just a bit sad. The holidays always seem to do that.
| (Question) Are you wanting to get back to work? |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about sadness regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says
"The holidays always make me sad.". | usr : Hello
sys : (Question) Hi there, how are you feeling today?
usr : Just a bit sad. The holidays always seem to do that.
sys : (Question) Are you wanting to get back to work?
usr : Work is a good distraction from life.
| (Self-disclosure) Well yes I can concur with that. I have often found work takes my mind off my problems. |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about sadness regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says
"The holidays always make me sad.". | usr : Hello
sys : (Question) Hi there, how are you feeling today?
usr : Just a bit sad. The holidays always seem to do that.
sys : (Question) Are you wanting to get back to work?
usr : Work is a good distraction from life.
sys : (Self-disclosure) Well yes I can concur with that. I have often found work takes my mind off my problems.
usr : Work can set you free from your own thoughts
| (Affirmation and Reassurance) Well that's not a phrase that I much like. But there's nothing wrong with liking your job. |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about sadness regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says
"The holidays always make me sad.". | usr : Hello
sys : (Question) Hi there, how are you feeling today?
usr : Just a bit sad. The holidays always seem to do that.
sys : (Question) Are you wanting to get back to work?
usr : Work is a good distraction from life.
sys : (Self-disclosure) Well yes I can concur with that. I have often found work takes my mind off my problems.
usr : Work can set you free from your own thoughts
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Well that's not a phrase that I much like. But there's nothing wrong with liking your job.
usr : Oh sorry, wasn't saying it in the same context of Hitler. It actually predates the Nazi's . But nonetheless it can be taken the wrong way. My bad.
| (Providing Suggestions) It's okay :) I did not realise that it predated Hitler. On another note, tell me about your job? |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about sadness regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says
"The holidays always make me sad.". | usr : Hello
sys : (Question) Hi there, how are you feeling today?
usr : Just a bit sad. The holidays always seem to do that.
sys : (Question) Are you wanting to get back to work?
usr : Work is a good distraction from life.
sys : (Self-disclosure) Well yes I can concur with that. I have often found work takes my mind off my problems.
usr : Work can set you free from your own thoughts
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Well that's not a phrase that I much like. But there's nothing wrong with liking your job.
usr : Oh sorry, wasn't saying it in the same context of Hitler. It actually predates the Nazi's . But nonetheless it can be taken the wrong way. My bad.
sys : (Providing Suggestions) It's okay :) I did not realise that it predated Hitler. On another note, tell me about your job?
usr : Just your typical dead end job working for a corporation. Got to make the mortgage payments. But given how many people are out of work we are supposed to be happy to have a job.
| (Providing Suggestions) Well, a lot of people have been made redundant due to the pandemic - but that is not a reason why people should be happy with a dead end job. Would you consider something else? |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about sadness regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says
"The holidays always make me sad.". | usr : Hello
sys : (Question) Hi there, how are you feeling today?
usr : Just a bit sad. The holidays always seem to do that.
sys : (Question) Are you wanting to get back to work?
usr : Work is a good distraction from life.
sys : (Self-disclosure) Well yes I can concur with that. I have often found work takes my mind off my problems.
usr : Work can set you free from your own thoughts
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Well that's not a phrase that I much like. But there's nothing wrong with liking your job.
usr : Oh sorry, wasn't saying it in the same context of Hitler. It actually predates the Nazi's . But nonetheless it can be taken the wrong way. My bad.
sys : (Providing Suggestions) It's okay :) I did not realise that it predated Hitler. On another note, tell me about your job?
usr : Just your typical dead end job working for a corporation. Got to make the mortgage payments. But given how many people are out of work we are supposed to be happy to have a job.
sys : (Providing Suggestions) Well, a lot of people have been made redundant due to the pandemic - but that is not a reason why people should be happy with a dead end job. Would you consider something else?
usr : Yeah just don't have the confidence to find a new job. I get paid a decent wage and the work isn't hard. It just isn't mentally rewarding.
| (Question) It's okay to coast for a while if it's paying the bills but in the long term it won't be very satisfying. What would be your chances of retraining? |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about sadness regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says
"The holidays always make me sad.". | usr : Hello
sys : (Question) Hi there, how are you feeling today?
usr : Just a bit sad. The holidays always seem to do that.
sys : (Question) Are you wanting to get back to work?
usr : Work is a good distraction from life.
sys : (Self-disclosure) Well yes I can concur with that. I have often found work takes my mind off my problems.
usr : Work can set you free from your own thoughts
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Well that's not a phrase that I much like. But there's nothing wrong with liking your job.
usr : Oh sorry, wasn't saying it in the same context of Hitler. It actually predates the Nazi's . But nonetheless it can be taken the wrong way. My bad.
sys : (Providing Suggestions) It's okay :) I did not realise that it predated Hitler. On another note, tell me about your job?
usr : Just your typical dead end job working for a corporation. Got to make the mortgage payments. But given how many people are out of work we are supposed to be happy to have a job.
sys : (Providing Suggestions) Well, a lot of people have been made redundant due to the pandemic - but that is not a reason why people should be happy with a dead end job. Would you consider something else?
usr : Yeah just don't have the confidence to find a new job. I get paid a decent wage and the work isn't hard. It just isn't mentally rewarding.
sys : (Question) It's okay to coast for a while if it's paying the bills but in the long term it won't be very satisfying. What would be your chances of retraining?
usr : There's no other positions at the company I work at, I would have to leave the company. I am at the top of my position being a supervisor.
| (Providing Suggestions) What about a whole new career though? Something you'd never even considered before? |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about sadness regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says
"The holidays always make me sad.". | usr : Hello
sys : (Question) Hi there, how are you feeling today?
usr : Just a bit sad. The holidays always seem to do that.
sys : (Question) Are you wanting to get back to work?
usr : Work is a good distraction from life.
sys : (Self-disclosure) Well yes I can concur with that. I have often found work takes my mind off my problems.
usr : Work can set you free from your own thoughts
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Well that's not a phrase that I much like. But there's nothing wrong with liking your job.
usr : Oh sorry, wasn't saying it in the same context of Hitler. It actually predates the Nazi's . But nonetheless it can be taken the wrong way. My bad.
sys : (Providing Suggestions) It's okay :) I did not realise that it predated Hitler. On another note, tell me about your job?
usr : Just your typical dead end job working for a corporation. Got to make the mortgage payments. But given how many people are out of work we are supposed to be happy to have a job.
sys : (Providing Suggestions) Well, a lot of people have been made redundant due to the pandemic - but that is not a reason why people should be happy with a dead end job. Would you consider something else?
usr : Yeah just don't have the confidence to find a new job. I get paid a decent wage and the work isn't hard. It just isn't mentally rewarding.
sys : (Question) It's okay to coast for a while if it's paying the bills but in the long term it won't be very satisfying. What would be your chances of retraining?
usr : There's no other positions at the company I work at, I would have to leave the company. I am at the top of my position being a supervisor.
sys : (Providing Suggestions) What about a whole new career though? Something you'd never even considered before?
usr : That would take a lot of motivation to change careers.
| (Others) I know but think about how worth it it would be! Did you have anything you wanted to do as a child that you never did? |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about sadness regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says
"The holidays always make me sad.". | usr : Hello
sys : (Question) Hi there, how are you feeling today?
usr : Just a bit sad. The holidays always seem to do that.
sys : (Question) Are you wanting to get back to work?
usr : Work is a good distraction from life.
sys : (Self-disclosure) Well yes I can concur with that. I have often found work takes my mind off my problems.
usr : Work can set you free from your own thoughts
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Well that's not a phrase that I much like. But there's nothing wrong with liking your job.
usr : Oh sorry, wasn't saying it in the same context of Hitler. It actually predates the Nazi's . But nonetheless it can be taken the wrong way. My bad.
sys : (Providing Suggestions) It's okay :) I did not realise that it predated Hitler. On another note, tell me about your job?
usr : Just your typical dead end job working for a corporation. Got to make the mortgage payments. But given how many people are out of work we are supposed to be happy to have a job.
sys : (Providing Suggestions) Well, a lot of people have been made redundant due to the pandemic - but that is not a reason why people should be happy with a dead end job. Would you consider something else?
usr : Yeah just don't have the confidence to find a new job. I get paid a decent wage and the work isn't hard. It just isn't mentally rewarding.
sys : (Question) It's okay to coast for a while if it's paying the bills but in the long term it won't be very satisfying. What would be your chances of retraining?
usr : There's no other positions at the company I work at, I would have to leave the company. I am at the top of my position being a supervisor.
sys : (Providing Suggestions) What about a whole new career though? Something you'd never even considered before?
usr : That would take a lot of motivation to change careers.
sys : (Others) I know but think about how worth it it would be! Did you have anything you wanted to do as a child that you never did?
usr : Not really. I didn't have those types of dreams. I went to college , got a job, make money. Pretty much achieved what I set out to do. Didn't realize it wouldn't bring happiness.
| (Self-disclosure) Could it possibly be some sort of mid life crisis? I am forty five and frankly am starting to question everything in my life. |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about sadness regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says
"The holidays always make me sad.". | usr : Hello
sys : (Question) Hi there, how are you feeling today?
usr : Just a bit sad. The holidays always seem to do that.
sys : (Question) Are you wanting to get back to work?
usr : Work is a good distraction from life.
sys : (Self-disclosure) Well yes I can concur with that. I have often found work takes my mind off my problems.
usr : Work can set you free from your own thoughts
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Well that's not a phrase that I much like. But there's nothing wrong with liking your job.
usr : Oh sorry, wasn't saying it in the same context of Hitler. It actually predates the Nazi's . But nonetheless it can be taken the wrong way. My bad.
sys : (Providing Suggestions) It's okay :) I did not realise that it predated Hitler. On another note, tell me about your job?
usr : Just your typical dead end job working for a corporation. Got to make the mortgage payments. But given how many people are out of work we are supposed to be happy to have a job.
sys : (Providing Suggestions) Well, a lot of people have been made redundant due to the pandemic - but that is not a reason why people should be happy with a dead end job. Would you consider something else?
usr : Yeah just don't have the confidence to find a new job. I get paid a decent wage and the work isn't hard. It just isn't mentally rewarding.
sys : (Question) It's okay to coast for a while if it's paying the bills but in the long term it won't be very satisfying. What would be your chances of retraining?
usr : There's no other positions at the company I work at, I would have to leave the company. I am at the top of my position being a supervisor.
sys : (Providing Suggestions) What about a whole new career though? Something you'd never even considered before?
usr : That would take a lot of motivation to change careers.
sys : (Others) I know but think about how worth it it would be! Did you have anything you wanted to do as a child that you never did?
usr : Not really. I didn't have those types of dreams. I went to college , got a job, make money. Pretty much achieved what I set out to do. Didn't realize it wouldn't bring happiness.
sys : (Self-disclosure) Could it possibly be some sort of mid life crisis? I am forty five and frankly am starting to question everything in my life.
usr : Yeah I am a few years shy of a midlife crisis but I joke about it being a mid life crisis all the time.
| (Self-disclosure) heh it does creep up on you trust me :D |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about sadness regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says
"The holidays always make me sad.". | usr : Hello
sys : (Question) Hi there, how are you feeling today?
usr : Just a bit sad. The holidays always seem to do that.
sys : (Question) Are you wanting to get back to work?
usr : Work is a good distraction from life.
sys : (Self-disclosure) Well yes I can concur with that. I have often found work takes my mind off my problems.
usr : Work can set you free from your own thoughts
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Well that's not a phrase that I much like. But there's nothing wrong with liking your job.
usr : Oh sorry, wasn't saying it in the same context of Hitler. It actually predates the Nazi's . But nonetheless it can be taken the wrong way. My bad.
sys : (Providing Suggestions) It's okay :) I did not realise that it predated Hitler. On another note, tell me about your job?
usr : Just your typical dead end job working for a corporation. Got to make the mortgage payments. But given how many people are out of work we are supposed to be happy to have a job.
sys : (Providing Suggestions) Well, a lot of people have been made redundant due to the pandemic - but that is not a reason why people should be happy with a dead end job. Would you consider something else?
usr : Yeah just don't have the confidence to find a new job. I get paid a decent wage and the work isn't hard. It just isn't mentally rewarding.
sys : (Question) It's okay to coast for a while if it's paying the bills but in the long term it won't be very satisfying. What would be your chances of retraining?
usr : There's no other positions at the company I work at, I would have to leave the company. I am at the top of my position being a supervisor.
sys : (Providing Suggestions) What about a whole new career though? Something you'd never even considered before?
usr : That would take a lot of motivation to change careers.
sys : (Others) I know but think about how worth it it would be! Did you have anything you wanted to do as a child that you never did?
usr : Not really. I didn't have those types of dreams. I went to college , got a job, make money. Pretty much achieved what I set out to do. Didn't realize it wouldn't bring happiness.
sys : (Self-disclosure) Could it possibly be some sort of mid life crisis? I am forty five and frankly am starting to question everything in my life.
usr : Yeah I am a few years shy of a midlife crisis but I joke about it being a mid life crisis all the time.
sys : (Self-disclosure) heh it does creep up on you trust me :D
| (Providing Suggestions) On that note thank you for talking and have a lovely day! |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about depression regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says
"I've been just really sad recently and I don't know how to bring my mood up". | (Others) Hello | |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about depression regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says
"I've been just really sad recently and I don't know how to bring my mood up". | sys : (Others) Hello
usr : Hi
| (Question) What can I help you with today? |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about depression regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says
"I've been just really sad recently and I don't know how to bring my mood up". | sys : (Others) Hello
usr : Hi
sys : (Question) What can I help you with today?
usr : I've been feeling really sad lately. I think I have depression
| (Question) Is there any reason that triggered your sadness? |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about depression regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says
"I've been just really sad recently and I don't know how to bring my mood up". | sys : (Others) Hello
usr : Hi
sys : (Question) What can I help you with today?
usr : I've been feeling really sad lately. I think I have depression
sys : (Question) Is there any reason that triggered your sadness?
usr : It's 2020 so there's been a lot going on, but I've been struggling with this before all of that. 2020 has made it much worse though
| (Affirmation and Reassurance) I am sorry you feel this way. Do you live with friends or family? |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about depression regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says
"I've been just really sad recently and I don't know how to bring my mood up". | sys : (Others) Hello
usr : Hi
sys : (Question) What can I help you with today?
usr : I've been feeling really sad lately. I think I have depression
sys : (Question) Is there any reason that triggered your sadness?
usr : It's 2020 so there's been a lot going on, but I've been struggling with this before all of that. 2020 has made it much worse though
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I am sorry you feel this way. Do you live with friends or family?
usr : I live on my own... well at least as the only human. I have a dog
| (Affirmation and Reassurance) That is great that you at least have your dog. They're great companion |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about depression regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says
"I've been just really sad recently and I don't know how to bring my mood up". | sys : (Others) Hello
usr : Hi
sys : (Question) What can I help you with today?
usr : I've been feeling really sad lately. I think I have depression
sys : (Question) Is there any reason that triggered your sadness?
usr : It's 2020 so there's been a lot going on, but I've been struggling with this before all of that. 2020 has made it much worse though
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I am sorry you feel this way. Do you live with friends or family?
usr : I live on my own... well at least as the only human. I have a dog
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) That is great that you at least have your dog. They're great companion
usr : She is amazing and my love and joy. On days I feel I cannot get out of bed and I don't have work, I get up for her
| (Others) How about you hang out once a week with your friends and share your problem with them? |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about depression regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says
"I've been just really sad recently and I don't know how to bring my mood up". | sys : (Others) Hello
usr : Hi
sys : (Question) What can I help you with today?
usr : I've been feeling really sad lately. I think I have depression
sys : (Question) Is there any reason that triggered your sadness?
usr : It's 2020 so there's been a lot going on, but I've been struggling with this before all of that. 2020 has made it much worse though
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I am sorry you feel this way. Do you live with friends or family?
usr : I live on my own... well at least as the only human. I have a dog
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) That is great that you at least have your dog. They're great companion
usr : She is amazing and my love and joy. On days I feel I cannot get out of bed and I don't have work, I get up for her
sys : (Others) How about you hang out once a week with your friends and share your problem with them?
usr : I wish. We haven't had the time recently to connect due to being so busy. Do you have any tips or ticks for things I can do by myself?
| (Others) Of course. Now that covid is closing everything. You can use that time to take a course online for free. Or you can pursue your hobbies |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about depression regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says
"I've been just really sad recently and I don't know how to bring my mood up". | sys : (Others) Hello
usr : Hi
sys : (Question) What can I help you with today?
usr : I've been feeling really sad lately. I think I have depression
sys : (Question) Is there any reason that triggered your sadness?
usr : It's 2020 so there's been a lot going on, but I've been struggling with this before all of that. 2020 has made it much worse though
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I am sorry you feel this way. Do you live with friends or family?
usr : I live on my own... well at least as the only human. I have a dog
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) That is great that you at least have your dog. They're great companion
usr : She is amazing and my love and joy. On days I feel I cannot get out of bed and I don't have work, I get up for her
sys : (Others) How about you hang out once a week with your friends and share your problem with them?
usr : I wish. We haven't had the time recently to connect due to being so busy. Do you have any tips or ticks for things I can do by myself?
sys : (Others) Of course. Now that covid is closing everything. You can use that time to take a course online for free. Or you can pursue your hobbies
usr : Right. Online courses are fun
| (Question) Have you tried seeking therapist? |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about depression regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says
"I've been just really sad recently and I don't know how to bring my mood up". | sys : (Others) Hello
usr : Hi
sys : (Question) What can I help you with today?
usr : I've been feeling really sad lately. I think I have depression
sys : (Question) Is there any reason that triggered your sadness?
usr : It's 2020 so there's been a lot going on, but I've been struggling with this before all of that. 2020 has made it much worse though
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I am sorry you feel this way. Do you live with friends or family?
usr : I live on my own... well at least as the only human. I have a dog
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) That is great that you at least have your dog. They're great companion
usr : She is amazing and my love and joy. On days I feel I cannot get out of bed and I don't have work, I get up for her
sys : (Others) How about you hang out once a week with your friends and share your problem with them?
usr : I wish. We haven't had the time recently to connect due to being so busy. Do you have any tips or ticks for things I can do by myself?
sys : (Others) Of course. Now that covid is closing everything. You can use that time to take a course online for free. Or you can pursue your hobbies
usr : Right. Online courses are fun
sys : (Question) Have you tried seeking therapist?
usr : I need to. I just haven't had the money to see one. They're expensive
| (Affirmation and Reassurance) I think there are quite a few hotline for free, obviously not as good as your personal one, however you can use that when you need to talk to an expert |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about depression regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says
"I've been just really sad recently and I don't know how to bring my mood up". | sys : (Others) Hello
usr : Hi
sys : (Question) What can I help you with today?
usr : I've been feeling really sad lately. I think I have depression
sys : (Question) Is there any reason that triggered your sadness?
usr : It's 2020 so there's been a lot going on, but I've been struggling with this before all of that. 2020 has made it much worse though
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I am sorry you feel this way. Do you live with friends or family?
usr : I live on my own... well at least as the only human. I have a dog
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) That is great that you at least have your dog. They're great companion
usr : She is amazing and my love and joy. On days I feel I cannot get out of bed and I don't have work, I get up for her
sys : (Others) How about you hang out once a week with your friends and share your problem with them?
usr : I wish. We haven't had the time recently to connect due to being so busy. Do you have any tips or ticks for things I can do by myself?
sys : (Others) Of course. Now that covid is closing everything. You can use that time to take a course online for free. Or you can pursue your hobbies
usr : Right. Online courses are fun
sys : (Question) Have you tried seeking therapist?
usr : I need to. I just haven't had the money to see one. They're expensive
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I think there are quite a few hotline for free, obviously not as good as your personal one, however you can use that when you need to talk to an expert
usr : Yeah...
| (Self-disclosure) I understand how you feel, I also find myself more depressed this year than ever |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about depression regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says
"I've been just really sad recently and I don't know how to bring my mood up". | sys : (Others) Hello
usr : Hi
sys : (Question) What can I help you with today?
usr : I've been feeling really sad lately. I think I have depression
sys : (Question) Is there any reason that triggered your sadness?
usr : It's 2020 so there's been a lot going on, but I've been struggling with this before all of that. 2020 has made it much worse though
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I am sorry you feel this way. Do you live with friends or family?
usr : I live on my own... well at least as the only human. I have a dog
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) That is great that you at least have your dog. They're great companion
usr : She is amazing and my love and joy. On days I feel I cannot get out of bed and I don't have work, I get up for her
sys : (Others) How about you hang out once a week with your friends and share your problem with them?
usr : I wish. We haven't had the time recently to connect due to being so busy. Do you have any tips or ticks for things I can do by myself?
sys : (Others) Of course. Now that covid is closing everything. You can use that time to take a course online for free. Or you can pursue your hobbies
usr : Right. Online courses are fun
sys : (Question) Have you tried seeking therapist?
usr : I need to. I just haven't had the money to see one. They're expensive
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I think there are quite a few hotline for free, obviously not as good as your personal one, however you can use that when you need to talk to an expert
usr : Yeah...
sys : (Self-disclosure) I understand how you feel, I also find myself more depressed this year than ever
usr : 2020 has not been fun to say the least. I am hoping 2021 is a much better year
usr : Thank you for listening to me
| (Self-disclosure) Me too, I have been trying to teach myself the "one day at a time" mindset to not being paranoid about the future |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about depression regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says
"For a long time I have struggled with depression". | (Others) Hi, how are you? What would you like to discuss today? | |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about depression regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says
"For a long time I have struggled with depression". | sys : (Others) Hi, how are you? What would you like to discuss today?
usr : Hello my name is Marie
usr : I have a lot of depression
usr : I feel like I'm always hurting
| (Reflection of feelings) Hi, Marie. You are dealing with depression. I'm sorry to hear that. |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about depression regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says
"For a long time I have struggled with depression". | sys : (Others) Hi, how are you? What would you like to discuss today?
usr : Hello my name is Marie
usr : I have a lot of depression
usr : I feel like I'm always hurting
sys : (Reflection of feelings) Hi, Marie. You are dealing with depression. I'm sorry to hear that.
usr : I have low energy most of the time except for when I'm working
| (Question) What is it about work that gets you going? |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about depression regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says
"For a long time I have struggled with depression". | sys : (Others) Hi, how are you? What would you like to discuss today?
usr : Hello my name is Marie
usr : I have a lot of depression
usr : I feel like I'm always hurting
sys : (Reflection of feelings) Hi, Marie. You are dealing with depression. I'm sorry to hear that.
usr : I have low energy most of the time except for when I'm working
sys : (Question) What is it about work that gets you going?
usr : My job is fast paced I work for a call center working from home
| (Restatement or Paraphrasing) You spend a lot of your day talking and interacting with people. Do you enjoy the work? |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about depression regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says
"For a long time I have struggled with depression". | sys : (Others) Hi, how are you? What would you like to discuss today?
usr : Hello my name is Marie
usr : I have a lot of depression
usr : I feel like I'm always hurting
sys : (Reflection of feelings) Hi, Marie. You are dealing with depression. I'm sorry to hear that.
usr : I have low energy most of the time except for when I'm working
sys : (Question) What is it about work that gets you going?
usr : My job is fast paced I work for a call center working from home
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) You spend a lot of your day talking and interacting with people. Do you enjoy the work?
usr : I'm always taking one call after the other and barely got time to think about my problems I'm dealing with
usr : I enjoy my job
| (Restatement or Paraphrasing) The work distracts you from your problems but it does not give you time to address them. |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about depression regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says
"For a long time I have struggled with depression". | sys : (Others) Hi, how are you? What would you like to discuss today?
usr : Hello my name is Marie
usr : I have a lot of depression
usr : I feel like I'm always hurting
sys : (Reflection of feelings) Hi, Marie. You are dealing with depression. I'm sorry to hear that.
usr : I have low energy most of the time except for when I'm working
sys : (Question) What is it about work that gets you going?
usr : My job is fast paced I work for a call center working from home
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) You spend a lot of your day talking and interacting with people. Do you enjoy the work?
usr : I'm always taking one call after the other and barely got time to think about my problems I'm dealing with
usr : I enjoy my job
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) The work distracts you from your problems but it does not give you time to address them.
usr : I feel like I get to help alot of people
usr : it distracts me from my problems exactly
| (Affirmation and Reassurance) I'm sure you do! Phone support requires a lot of patient explanation. That is challenging for many people. |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about depression regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says
"For a long time I have struggled with depression". | sys : (Others) Hi, how are you? What would you like to discuss today?
usr : Hello my name is Marie
usr : I have a lot of depression
usr : I feel like I'm always hurting
sys : (Reflection of feelings) Hi, Marie. You are dealing with depression. I'm sorry to hear that.
usr : I have low energy most of the time except for when I'm working
sys : (Question) What is it about work that gets you going?
usr : My job is fast paced I work for a call center working from home
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) You spend a lot of your day talking and interacting with people. Do you enjoy the work?
usr : I'm always taking one call after the other and barely got time to think about my problems I'm dealing with
usr : I enjoy my job
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) The work distracts you from your problems but it does not give you time to address them.
usr : I feel like I get to help alot of people
usr : it distracts me from my problems exactly
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I'm sure you do! Phone support requires a lot of patient explanation. That is challenging for many people.
usr : I'm actually one of the best at my job
usr : I wish I was that good with myself personally
| (Affirmation and Reassurance) I'm glad you have found success and fulfillment at your work. |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about depression regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says
"For a long time I have struggled with depression". | sys : (Others) Hi, how are you? What would you like to discuss today?
usr : Hello my name is Marie
usr : I have a lot of depression
usr : I feel like I'm always hurting
sys : (Reflection of feelings) Hi, Marie. You are dealing with depression. I'm sorry to hear that.
usr : I have low energy most of the time except for when I'm working
sys : (Question) What is it about work that gets you going?
usr : My job is fast paced I work for a call center working from home
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) You spend a lot of your day talking and interacting with people. Do you enjoy the work?
usr : I'm always taking one call after the other and barely got time to think about my problems I'm dealing with
usr : I enjoy my job
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) The work distracts you from your problems but it does not give you time to address them.
usr : I feel like I get to help alot of people
usr : it distracts me from my problems exactly
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I'm sure you do! Phone support requires a lot of patient explanation. That is challenging for many people.
usr : I'm actually one of the best at my job
usr : I wish I was that good with myself personally
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I'm glad you have found success and fulfillment at your work.
usr : Thank you
| (Question) If your job is good for you, what do you think makes you feel depressed then? |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about depression regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says
"For a long time I have struggled with depression". | sys : (Others) Hi, how are you? What would you like to discuss today?
usr : Hello my name is Marie
usr : I have a lot of depression
usr : I feel like I'm always hurting
sys : (Reflection of feelings) Hi, Marie. You are dealing with depression. I'm sorry to hear that.
usr : I have low energy most of the time except for when I'm working
sys : (Question) What is it about work that gets you going?
usr : My job is fast paced I work for a call center working from home
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) You spend a lot of your day talking and interacting with people. Do you enjoy the work?
usr : I'm always taking one call after the other and barely got time to think about my problems I'm dealing with
usr : I enjoy my job
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) The work distracts you from your problems but it does not give you time to address them.
usr : I feel like I get to help alot of people
usr : it distracts me from my problems exactly
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I'm sure you do! Phone support requires a lot of patient explanation. That is challenging for many people.
usr : I'm actually one of the best at my job
usr : I wish I was that good with myself personally
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I'm glad you have found success and fulfillment at your work.
usr : Thank you
sys : (Question) If your job is good for you, what do you think makes you feel depressed then?
usr : I don't know what I'm going to myself when I'm not working
usr : I feel hopeless about many things
| (Providing Suggestions) Exercise? Reading? School? Friends? |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about depression regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says
"For a long time I have struggled with depression". | sys : (Others) Hi, how are you? What would you like to discuss today?
usr : Hello my name is Marie
usr : I have a lot of depression
usr : I feel like I'm always hurting
sys : (Reflection of feelings) Hi, Marie. You are dealing with depression. I'm sorry to hear that.
usr : I have low energy most of the time except for when I'm working
sys : (Question) What is it about work that gets you going?
usr : My job is fast paced I work for a call center working from home
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) You spend a lot of your day talking and interacting with people. Do you enjoy the work?
usr : I'm always taking one call after the other and barely got time to think about my problems I'm dealing with
usr : I enjoy my job
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) The work distracts you from your problems but it does not give you time to address them.
usr : I feel like I get to help alot of people
usr : it distracts me from my problems exactly
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I'm sure you do! Phone support requires a lot of patient explanation. That is challenging for many people.
usr : I'm actually one of the best at my job
usr : I wish I was that good with myself personally
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I'm glad you have found success and fulfillment at your work.
usr : Thank you
sys : (Question) If your job is good for you, what do you think makes you feel depressed then?
usr : I don't know what I'm going to myself when I'm not working
usr : I feel hopeless about many things
sys : (Providing Suggestions) Exercise? Reading? School? Friends?
| (Information) Hopelessness might be something that you have learned because you have expectations. |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about depression regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says
"For a long time I have struggled with depression". | sys : (Others) Hi, how are you? What would you like to discuss today?
usr : Hello my name is Marie
usr : I have a lot of depression
usr : I feel like I'm always hurting
sys : (Reflection of feelings) Hi, Marie. You are dealing with depression. I'm sorry to hear that.
usr : I have low energy most of the time except for when I'm working
sys : (Question) What is it about work that gets you going?
usr : My job is fast paced I work for a call center working from home
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) You spend a lot of your day talking and interacting with people. Do you enjoy the work?
usr : I'm always taking one call after the other and barely got time to think about my problems I'm dealing with
usr : I enjoy my job
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) The work distracts you from your problems but it does not give you time to address them.
usr : I feel like I get to help alot of people
usr : it distracts me from my problems exactly
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I'm sure you do! Phone support requires a lot of patient explanation. That is challenging for many people.
usr : I'm actually one of the best at my job
usr : I wish I was that good with myself personally
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I'm glad you have found success and fulfillment at your work.
usr : Thank you
sys : (Question) If your job is good for you, what do you think makes you feel depressed then?
usr : I don't know what I'm going to myself when I'm not working
usr : I feel hopeless about many things
sys : (Providing Suggestions) Exercise? Reading? School? Friends?
sys : (Information) Hopelessness might be something that you have learned because you have expectations.
| (Question) Do you feel that there has to be some sort of result? Progress? Improvement? |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about depression regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says
"For a long time I have struggled with depression". | sys : (Others) Hi, how are you? What would you like to discuss today?
usr : Hello my name is Marie
usr : I have a lot of depression
usr : I feel like I'm always hurting
sys : (Reflection of feelings) Hi, Marie. You are dealing with depression. I'm sorry to hear that.
usr : I have low energy most of the time except for when I'm working
sys : (Question) What is it about work that gets you going?
usr : My job is fast paced I work for a call center working from home
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) You spend a lot of your day talking and interacting with people. Do you enjoy the work?
usr : I'm always taking one call after the other and barely got time to think about my problems I'm dealing with
usr : I enjoy my job
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) The work distracts you from your problems but it does not give you time to address them.
usr : I feel like I get to help alot of people
usr : it distracts me from my problems exactly
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I'm sure you do! Phone support requires a lot of patient explanation. That is challenging for many people.
usr : I'm actually one of the best at my job
usr : I wish I was that good with myself personally
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I'm glad you have found success and fulfillment at your work.
usr : Thank you
sys : (Question) If your job is good for you, what do you think makes you feel depressed then?
usr : I don't know what I'm going to myself when I'm not working
usr : I feel hopeless about many things
sys : (Providing Suggestions) Exercise? Reading? School? Friends?
sys : (Information) Hopelessness might be something that you have learned because you have expectations.
sys : (Question) Do you feel that there has to be some sort of result? Progress? Improvement?
usr : trying to lose weight, trying to void getting diabetes, having better conversation with boyfriend , convince him to spend more time with me instead of work buddies after work hours, want to finish college, being able to buy a house, improving my credit, convincing my dad and brother to get mental help
| (Question) If you didn't do any of those things ever, how would you feel about yourself? |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about depression regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says
"For a long time I have struggled with depression". | sys : (Others) Hi, how are you? What would you like to discuss today?
usr : Hello my name is Marie
usr : I have a lot of depression
usr : I feel like I'm always hurting
sys : (Reflection of feelings) Hi, Marie. You are dealing with depression. I'm sorry to hear that.
usr : I have low energy most of the time except for when I'm working
sys : (Question) What is it about work that gets you going?
usr : My job is fast paced I work for a call center working from home
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) You spend a lot of your day talking and interacting with people. Do you enjoy the work?
usr : I'm always taking one call after the other and barely got time to think about my problems I'm dealing with
usr : I enjoy my job
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) The work distracts you from your problems but it does not give you time to address them.
usr : I feel like I get to help alot of people
usr : it distracts me from my problems exactly
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I'm sure you do! Phone support requires a lot of patient explanation. That is challenging for many people.
usr : I'm actually one of the best at my job
usr : I wish I was that good with myself personally
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I'm glad you have found success and fulfillment at your work.
usr : Thank you
sys : (Question) If your job is good for you, what do you think makes you feel depressed then?
usr : I don't know what I'm going to myself when I'm not working
usr : I feel hopeless about many things
sys : (Providing Suggestions) Exercise? Reading? School? Friends?
sys : (Information) Hopelessness might be something that you have learned because you have expectations.
sys : (Question) Do you feel that there has to be some sort of result? Progress? Improvement?
usr : trying to lose weight, trying to void getting diabetes, having better conversation with boyfriend , convince him to spend more time with me instead of work buddies after work hours, want to finish college, being able to buy a house, improving my credit, convincing my dad and brother to get mental help
sys : (Question) If you didn't do any of those things ever, how would you feel about yourself?
usr : having a more active lifestyle , making new friends
usr : those are things I need to accomplish
| (Question) Now imagine you achieve all of those things, and you do so in spectacular fashion. Would you be happy? Or would you find another reason to feel hopeless? |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about depression regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says
"For a long time I have struggled with depression". | sys : (Others) Hi, how are you? What would you like to discuss today?
usr : Hello my name is Marie
usr : I have a lot of depression
usr : I feel like I'm always hurting
sys : (Reflection of feelings) Hi, Marie. You are dealing with depression. I'm sorry to hear that.
usr : I have low energy most of the time except for when I'm working
sys : (Question) What is it about work that gets you going?
usr : My job is fast paced I work for a call center working from home
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) You spend a lot of your day talking and interacting with people. Do you enjoy the work?
usr : I'm always taking one call after the other and barely got time to think about my problems I'm dealing with
usr : I enjoy my job
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) The work distracts you from your problems but it does not give you time to address them.
usr : I feel like I get to help alot of people
usr : it distracts me from my problems exactly
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I'm sure you do! Phone support requires a lot of patient explanation. That is challenging for many people.
usr : I'm actually one of the best at my job
usr : I wish I was that good with myself personally
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I'm glad you have found success and fulfillment at your work.
usr : Thank you
sys : (Question) If your job is good for you, what do you think makes you feel depressed then?
usr : I don't know what I'm going to myself when I'm not working
usr : I feel hopeless about many things
sys : (Providing Suggestions) Exercise? Reading? School? Friends?
sys : (Information) Hopelessness might be something that you have learned because you have expectations.
sys : (Question) Do you feel that there has to be some sort of result? Progress? Improvement?
usr : trying to lose weight, trying to void getting diabetes, having better conversation with boyfriend , convince him to spend more time with me instead of work buddies after work hours, want to finish college, being able to buy a house, improving my credit, convincing my dad and brother to get mental help
sys : (Question) If you didn't do any of those things ever, how would you feel about yourself?
usr : having a more active lifestyle , making new friends
usr : those are things I need to accomplish
sys : (Question) Now imagine you achieve all of those things, and you do so in spectacular fashion. Would you be happy? Or would you find another reason to feel hopeless?
usr : I believe those are the things that have been bothering me for a long time
usr : not being able to accomplish those things makes me feel hopeless
usr : frustrated
usr : feel like I'm meaningless to thers
| (Affirmation and Reassurance) It's important to remember that you choose what goals to pursue. You decide the criteria for success and failure. You are the final arbiter of your life. |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about depression regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says
"For a long time I have struggled with depression". | sys : (Others) Hi, how are you? What would you like to discuss today?
usr : Hello my name is Marie
usr : I have a lot of depression
usr : I feel like I'm always hurting
sys : (Reflection of feelings) Hi, Marie. You are dealing with depression. I'm sorry to hear that.
usr : I have low energy most of the time except for when I'm working
sys : (Question) What is it about work that gets you going?
usr : My job is fast paced I work for a call center working from home
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) You spend a lot of your day talking and interacting with people. Do you enjoy the work?
usr : I'm always taking one call after the other and barely got time to think about my problems I'm dealing with
usr : I enjoy my job
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) The work distracts you from your problems but it does not give you time to address them.
usr : I feel like I get to help alot of people
usr : it distracts me from my problems exactly
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I'm sure you do! Phone support requires a lot of patient explanation. That is challenging for many people.
usr : I'm actually one of the best at my job
usr : I wish I was that good with myself personally
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I'm glad you have found success and fulfillment at your work.
usr : Thank you
sys : (Question) If your job is good for you, what do you think makes you feel depressed then?
usr : I don't know what I'm going to myself when I'm not working
usr : I feel hopeless about many things
sys : (Providing Suggestions) Exercise? Reading? School? Friends?
sys : (Information) Hopelessness might be something that you have learned because you have expectations.
sys : (Question) Do you feel that there has to be some sort of result? Progress? Improvement?
usr : trying to lose weight, trying to void getting diabetes, having better conversation with boyfriend , convince him to spend more time with me instead of work buddies after work hours, want to finish college, being able to buy a house, improving my credit, convincing my dad and brother to get mental help
sys : (Question) If you didn't do any of those things ever, how would you feel about yourself?
usr : having a more active lifestyle , making new friends
usr : those are things I need to accomplish
sys : (Question) Now imagine you achieve all of those things, and you do so in spectacular fashion. Would you be happy? Or would you find another reason to feel hopeless?
usr : I believe those are the things that have been bothering me for a long time
usr : not being able to accomplish those things makes me feel hopeless
usr : frustrated
usr : feel like I'm meaningless to thers
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) It's important to remember that you choose what goals to pursue. You decide the criteria for success and failure. You are the final arbiter of your life.
usr : those are all goals in my life that I need to reach
usr : I just don't know how most of the time
| (Providing Suggestions) I understand. We all have goals. Goals can be helpful. But ask yourself why you chose those particular goals. |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about depression regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says
"For a long time I have struggled with depression". | sys : (Others) Hi, how are you? What would you like to discuss today?
usr : Hello my name is Marie
usr : I have a lot of depression
usr : I feel like I'm always hurting
sys : (Reflection of feelings) Hi, Marie. You are dealing with depression. I'm sorry to hear that.
usr : I have low energy most of the time except for when I'm working
sys : (Question) What is it about work that gets you going?
usr : My job is fast paced I work for a call center working from home
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) You spend a lot of your day talking and interacting with people. Do you enjoy the work?
usr : I'm always taking one call after the other and barely got time to think about my problems I'm dealing with
usr : I enjoy my job
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) The work distracts you from your problems but it does not give you time to address them.
usr : I feel like I get to help alot of people
usr : it distracts me from my problems exactly
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I'm sure you do! Phone support requires a lot of patient explanation. That is challenging for many people.
usr : I'm actually one of the best at my job
usr : I wish I was that good with myself personally
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I'm glad you have found success and fulfillment at your work.
usr : Thank you
sys : (Question) If your job is good for you, what do you think makes you feel depressed then?
usr : I don't know what I'm going to myself when I'm not working
usr : I feel hopeless about many things
sys : (Providing Suggestions) Exercise? Reading? School? Friends?
sys : (Information) Hopelessness might be something that you have learned because you have expectations.
sys : (Question) Do you feel that there has to be some sort of result? Progress? Improvement?
usr : trying to lose weight, trying to void getting diabetes, having better conversation with boyfriend , convince him to spend more time with me instead of work buddies after work hours, want to finish college, being able to buy a house, improving my credit, convincing my dad and brother to get mental help
sys : (Question) If you didn't do any of those things ever, how would you feel about yourself?
usr : having a more active lifestyle , making new friends
usr : those are things I need to accomplish
sys : (Question) Now imagine you achieve all of those things, and you do so in spectacular fashion. Would you be happy? Or would you find another reason to feel hopeless?
usr : I believe those are the things that have been bothering me for a long time
usr : not being able to accomplish those things makes me feel hopeless
usr : frustrated
usr : feel like I'm meaningless to thers
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) It's important to remember that you choose what goals to pursue. You decide the criteria for success and failure. You are the final arbiter of your life.
usr : those are all goals in my life that I need to reach
usr : I just don't know how most of the time
sys : (Providing Suggestions) I understand. We all have goals. Goals can be helpful. But ask yourself why you chose those particular goals.
usr : I feel like I can't get guidance anywhere
usr : those are goals that when I accomplish them it will make me feel better
| (Providing Suggestions) It sounds like you need someone to tell you what to do, or to give you permission to do what you want to do. |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about depression regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says
"For a long time I have struggled with depression". | sys : (Others) Hi, how are you? What would you like to discuss today?
usr : Hello my name is Marie
usr : I have a lot of depression
usr : I feel like I'm always hurting
sys : (Reflection of feelings) Hi, Marie. You are dealing with depression. I'm sorry to hear that.
usr : I have low energy most of the time except for when I'm working
sys : (Question) What is it about work that gets you going?
usr : My job is fast paced I work for a call center working from home
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) You spend a lot of your day talking and interacting with people. Do you enjoy the work?
usr : I'm always taking one call after the other and barely got time to think about my problems I'm dealing with
usr : I enjoy my job
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) The work distracts you from your problems but it does not give you time to address them.
usr : I feel like I get to help alot of people
usr : it distracts me from my problems exactly
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I'm sure you do! Phone support requires a lot of patient explanation. That is challenging for many people.
usr : I'm actually one of the best at my job
usr : I wish I was that good with myself personally
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I'm glad you have found success and fulfillment at your work.
usr : Thank you
sys : (Question) If your job is good for you, what do you think makes you feel depressed then?
usr : I don't know what I'm going to myself when I'm not working
usr : I feel hopeless about many things
sys : (Providing Suggestions) Exercise? Reading? School? Friends?
sys : (Information) Hopelessness might be something that you have learned because you have expectations.
sys : (Question) Do you feel that there has to be some sort of result? Progress? Improvement?
usr : trying to lose weight, trying to void getting diabetes, having better conversation with boyfriend , convince him to spend more time with me instead of work buddies after work hours, want to finish college, being able to buy a house, improving my credit, convincing my dad and brother to get mental help
sys : (Question) If you didn't do any of those things ever, how would you feel about yourself?
usr : having a more active lifestyle , making new friends
usr : those are things I need to accomplish
sys : (Question) Now imagine you achieve all of those things, and you do so in spectacular fashion. Would you be happy? Or would you find another reason to feel hopeless?
usr : I believe those are the things that have been bothering me for a long time
usr : not being able to accomplish those things makes me feel hopeless
usr : frustrated
usr : feel like I'm meaningless to thers
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) It's important to remember that you choose what goals to pursue. You decide the criteria for success and failure. You are the final arbiter of your life.
usr : those are all goals in my life that I need to reach
usr : I just don't know how most of the time
sys : (Providing Suggestions) I understand. We all have goals. Goals can be helpful. But ask yourself why you chose those particular goals.
usr : I feel like I can't get guidance anywhere
usr : those are goals that when I accomplish them it will make me feel better
sys : (Providing Suggestions) It sounds like you need someone to tell you what to do, or to give you permission to do what you want to do.
usr : if I accomplish them it will feel like there was improvement
usr : probably I've been used to my dad telling me what to do for a long time
usr : I lack self motivation
| (Others) If you need permission, I hereby grant you permission to pursue what is meaningful to you. |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about depression regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says
"For a long time I have struggled with depression". | sys : (Others) Hi, how are you? What would you like to discuss today?
usr : Hello my name is Marie
usr : I have a lot of depression
usr : I feel like I'm always hurting
sys : (Reflection of feelings) Hi, Marie. You are dealing with depression. I'm sorry to hear that.
usr : I have low energy most of the time except for when I'm working
sys : (Question) What is it about work that gets you going?
usr : My job is fast paced I work for a call center working from home
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) You spend a lot of your day talking and interacting with people. Do you enjoy the work?
usr : I'm always taking one call after the other and barely got time to think about my problems I'm dealing with
usr : I enjoy my job
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) The work distracts you from your problems but it does not give you time to address them.
usr : I feel like I get to help alot of people
usr : it distracts me from my problems exactly
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I'm sure you do! Phone support requires a lot of patient explanation. That is challenging for many people.
usr : I'm actually one of the best at my job
usr : I wish I was that good with myself personally
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I'm glad you have found success and fulfillment at your work.
usr : Thank you
sys : (Question) If your job is good for you, what do you think makes you feel depressed then?
usr : I don't know what I'm going to myself when I'm not working
usr : I feel hopeless about many things
sys : (Providing Suggestions) Exercise? Reading? School? Friends?
sys : (Information) Hopelessness might be something that you have learned because you have expectations.
sys : (Question) Do you feel that there has to be some sort of result? Progress? Improvement?
usr : trying to lose weight, trying to void getting diabetes, having better conversation with boyfriend , convince him to spend more time with me instead of work buddies after work hours, want to finish college, being able to buy a house, improving my credit, convincing my dad and brother to get mental help
sys : (Question) If you didn't do any of those things ever, how would you feel about yourself?
usr : having a more active lifestyle , making new friends
usr : those are things I need to accomplish
sys : (Question) Now imagine you achieve all of those things, and you do so in spectacular fashion. Would you be happy? Or would you find another reason to feel hopeless?
usr : I believe those are the things that have been bothering me for a long time
usr : not being able to accomplish those things makes me feel hopeless
usr : frustrated
usr : feel like I'm meaningless to thers
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) It's important to remember that you choose what goals to pursue. You decide the criteria for success and failure. You are the final arbiter of your life.
usr : those are all goals in my life that I need to reach
usr : I just don't know how most of the time
sys : (Providing Suggestions) I understand. We all have goals. Goals can be helpful. But ask yourself why you chose those particular goals.
usr : I feel like I can't get guidance anywhere
usr : those are goals that when I accomplish them it will make me feel better
sys : (Providing Suggestions) It sounds like you need someone to tell you what to do, or to give you permission to do what you want to do.
usr : if I accomplish them it will feel like there was improvement
usr : probably I've been used to my dad telling me what to do for a long time
usr : I lack self motivation
sys : (Others) If you need permission, I hereby grant you permission to pursue what is meaningful to you.
| (Providing Suggestions) You gave me a list of things that you want to achieve. Pick one. |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about depression regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says
"For a long time I have struggled with depression". | sys : (Others) Hi, how are you? What would you like to discuss today?
usr : Hello my name is Marie
usr : I have a lot of depression
usr : I feel like I'm always hurting
sys : (Reflection of feelings) Hi, Marie. You are dealing with depression. I'm sorry to hear that.
usr : I have low energy most of the time except for when I'm working
sys : (Question) What is it about work that gets you going?
usr : My job is fast paced I work for a call center working from home
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) You spend a lot of your day talking and interacting with people. Do you enjoy the work?
usr : I'm always taking one call after the other and barely got time to think about my problems I'm dealing with
usr : I enjoy my job
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) The work distracts you from your problems but it does not give you time to address them.
usr : I feel like I get to help alot of people
usr : it distracts me from my problems exactly
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I'm sure you do! Phone support requires a lot of patient explanation. That is challenging for many people.
usr : I'm actually one of the best at my job
usr : I wish I was that good with myself personally
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I'm glad you have found success and fulfillment at your work.
usr : Thank you
sys : (Question) If your job is good for you, what do you think makes you feel depressed then?
usr : I don't know what I'm going to myself when I'm not working
usr : I feel hopeless about many things
sys : (Providing Suggestions) Exercise? Reading? School? Friends?
sys : (Information) Hopelessness might be something that you have learned because you have expectations.
sys : (Question) Do you feel that there has to be some sort of result? Progress? Improvement?
usr : trying to lose weight, trying to void getting diabetes, having better conversation with boyfriend , convince him to spend more time with me instead of work buddies after work hours, want to finish college, being able to buy a house, improving my credit, convincing my dad and brother to get mental help
sys : (Question) If you didn't do any of those things ever, how would you feel about yourself?
usr : having a more active lifestyle , making new friends
usr : those are things I need to accomplish
sys : (Question) Now imagine you achieve all of those things, and you do so in spectacular fashion. Would you be happy? Or would you find another reason to feel hopeless?
usr : I believe those are the things that have been bothering me for a long time
usr : not being able to accomplish those things makes me feel hopeless
usr : frustrated
usr : feel like I'm meaningless to thers
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) It's important to remember that you choose what goals to pursue. You decide the criteria for success and failure. You are the final arbiter of your life.
usr : those are all goals in my life that I need to reach
usr : I just don't know how most of the time
sys : (Providing Suggestions) I understand. We all have goals. Goals can be helpful. But ask yourself why you chose those particular goals.
usr : I feel like I can't get guidance anywhere
usr : those are goals that when I accomplish them it will make me feel better
sys : (Providing Suggestions) It sounds like you need someone to tell you what to do, or to give you permission to do what you want to do.
usr : if I accomplish them it will feel like there was improvement
usr : probably I've been used to my dad telling me what to do for a long time
usr : I lack self motivation
sys : (Others) If you need permission, I hereby grant you permission to pursue what is meaningful to you.
sys : (Providing Suggestions) You gave me a list of things that you want to achieve. Pick one.
usr : I want to do all those
usr : I'm not sure what should I do first
| (Question) I understand. Which one is more important. Which is the one you can do right away? Also: which one do you really *not* want to do? |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about depression regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says
"For a long time I have struggled with depression". | sys : (Others) Hi, how are you? What would you like to discuss today?
usr : Hello my name is Marie
usr : I have a lot of depression
usr : I feel like I'm always hurting
sys : (Reflection of feelings) Hi, Marie. You are dealing with depression. I'm sorry to hear that.
usr : I have low energy most of the time except for when I'm working
sys : (Question) What is it about work that gets you going?
usr : My job is fast paced I work for a call center working from home
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) You spend a lot of your day talking and interacting with people. Do you enjoy the work?
usr : I'm always taking one call after the other and barely got time to think about my problems I'm dealing with
usr : I enjoy my job
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) The work distracts you from your problems but it does not give you time to address them.
usr : I feel like I get to help alot of people
usr : it distracts me from my problems exactly
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I'm sure you do! Phone support requires a lot of patient explanation. That is challenging for many people.
usr : I'm actually one of the best at my job
usr : I wish I was that good with myself personally
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I'm glad you have found success and fulfillment at your work.
usr : Thank you
sys : (Question) If your job is good for you, what do you think makes you feel depressed then?
usr : I don't know what I'm going to myself when I'm not working
usr : I feel hopeless about many things
sys : (Providing Suggestions) Exercise? Reading? School? Friends?
sys : (Information) Hopelessness might be something that you have learned because you have expectations.
sys : (Question) Do you feel that there has to be some sort of result? Progress? Improvement?
usr : trying to lose weight, trying to void getting diabetes, having better conversation with boyfriend , convince him to spend more time with me instead of work buddies after work hours, want to finish college, being able to buy a house, improving my credit, convincing my dad and brother to get mental help
sys : (Question) If you didn't do any of those things ever, how would you feel about yourself?
usr : having a more active lifestyle , making new friends
usr : those are things I need to accomplish
sys : (Question) Now imagine you achieve all of those things, and you do so in spectacular fashion. Would you be happy? Or would you find another reason to feel hopeless?
usr : I believe those are the things that have been bothering me for a long time
usr : not being able to accomplish those things makes me feel hopeless
usr : frustrated
usr : feel like I'm meaningless to thers
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) It's important to remember that you choose what goals to pursue. You decide the criteria for success and failure. You are the final arbiter of your life.
usr : those are all goals in my life that I need to reach
usr : I just don't know how most of the time
sys : (Providing Suggestions) I understand. We all have goals. Goals can be helpful. But ask yourself why you chose those particular goals.
usr : I feel like I can't get guidance anywhere
usr : those are goals that when I accomplish them it will make me feel better
sys : (Providing Suggestions) It sounds like you need someone to tell you what to do, or to give you permission to do what you want to do.
usr : if I accomplish them it will feel like there was improvement
usr : probably I've been used to my dad telling me what to do for a long time
usr : I lack self motivation
sys : (Others) If you need permission, I hereby grant you permission to pursue what is meaningful to you.
sys : (Providing Suggestions) You gave me a list of things that you want to achieve. Pick one.
usr : I want to do all those
usr : I'm not sure what should I do first
sys : (Question) I understand. Which one is more important. Which is the one you can do right away? Also: which one do you really *not* want to do?
usr : I feel like all those goals will take some time
usr : can't be accomplish right away
| (Information) Of course. Anything worthwhile takes time. |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about depression regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says
"For a long time I have struggled with depression". | sys : (Others) Hi, how are you? What would you like to discuss today?
usr : Hello my name is Marie
usr : I have a lot of depression
usr : I feel like I'm always hurting
sys : (Reflection of feelings) Hi, Marie. You are dealing with depression. I'm sorry to hear that.
usr : I have low energy most of the time except for when I'm working
sys : (Question) What is it about work that gets you going?
usr : My job is fast paced I work for a call center working from home
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) You spend a lot of your day talking and interacting with people. Do you enjoy the work?
usr : I'm always taking one call after the other and barely got time to think about my problems I'm dealing with
usr : I enjoy my job
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) The work distracts you from your problems but it does not give you time to address them.
usr : I feel like I get to help alot of people
usr : it distracts me from my problems exactly
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I'm sure you do! Phone support requires a lot of patient explanation. That is challenging for many people.
usr : I'm actually one of the best at my job
usr : I wish I was that good with myself personally
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I'm glad you have found success and fulfillment at your work.
usr : Thank you
sys : (Question) If your job is good for you, what do you think makes you feel depressed then?
usr : I don't know what I'm going to myself when I'm not working
usr : I feel hopeless about many things
sys : (Providing Suggestions) Exercise? Reading? School? Friends?
sys : (Information) Hopelessness might be something that you have learned because you have expectations.
sys : (Question) Do you feel that there has to be some sort of result? Progress? Improvement?
usr : trying to lose weight, trying to void getting diabetes, having better conversation with boyfriend , convince him to spend more time with me instead of work buddies after work hours, want to finish college, being able to buy a house, improving my credit, convincing my dad and brother to get mental help
sys : (Question) If you didn't do any of those things ever, how would you feel about yourself?
usr : having a more active lifestyle , making new friends
usr : those are things I need to accomplish
sys : (Question) Now imagine you achieve all of those things, and you do so in spectacular fashion. Would you be happy? Or would you find another reason to feel hopeless?
usr : I believe those are the things that have been bothering me for a long time
usr : not being able to accomplish those things makes me feel hopeless
usr : frustrated
usr : feel like I'm meaningless to thers
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) It's important to remember that you choose what goals to pursue. You decide the criteria for success and failure. You are the final arbiter of your life.
usr : those are all goals in my life that I need to reach
usr : I just don't know how most of the time
sys : (Providing Suggestions) I understand. We all have goals. Goals can be helpful. But ask yourself why you chose those particular goals.
usr : I feel like I can't get guidance anywhere
usr : those are goals that when I accomplish them it will make me feel better
sys : (Providing Suggestions) It sounds like you need someone to tell you what to do, or to give you permission to do what you want to do.
usr : if I accomplish them it will feel like there was improvement
usr : probably I've been used to my dad telling me what to do for a long time
usr : I lack self motivation
sys : (Others) If you need permission, I hereby grant you permission to pursue what is meaningful to you.
sys : (Providing Suggestions) You gave me a list of things that you want to achieve. Pick one.
usr : I want to do all those
usr : I'm not sure what should I do first
sys : (Question) I understand. Which one is more important. Which is the one you can do right away? Also: which one do you really *not* want to do?
usr : I feel like all those goals will take some time
usr : can't be accomplish right away
sys : (Information) Of course. Anything worthwhile takes time.
usr : I need to stay on top of those goals but I feel like I get side tracked
| (Information) You feel compelled to pursue these goals. Why? If you don't, what is the worst that could happen? What if you only pursued one goal? |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about depression regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says
"For a long time I have struggled with depression". | sys : (Others) Hi, how are you? What would you like to discuss today?
usr : Hello my name is Marie
usr : I have a lot of depression
usr : I feel like I'm always hurting
sys : (Reflection of feelings) Hi, Marie. You are dealing with depression. I'm sorry to hear that.
usr : I have low energy most of the time except for when I'm working
sys : (Question) What is it about work that gets you going?
usr : My job is fast paced I work for a call center working from home
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) You spend a lot of your day talking and interacting with people. Do you enjoy the work?
usr : I'm always taking one call after the other and barely got time to think about my problems I'm dealing with
usr : I enjoy my job
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) The work distracts you from your problems but it does not give you time to address them.
usr : I feel like I get to help alot of people
usr : it distracts me from my problems exactly
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I'm sure you do! Phone support requires a lot of patient explanation. That is challenging for many people.
usr : I'm actually one of the best at my job
usr : I wish I was that good with myself personally
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I'm glad you have found success and fulfillment at your work.
usr : Thank you
sys : (Question) If your job is good for you, what do you think makes you feel depressed then?
usr : I don't know what I'm going to myself when I'm not working
usr : I feel hopeless about many things
sys : (Providing Suggestions) Exercise? Reading? School? Friends?
sys : (Information) Hopelessness might be something that you have learned because you have expectations.
sys : (Question) Do you feel that there has to be some sort of result? Progress? Improvement?
usr : trying to lose weight, trying to void getting diabetes, having better conversation with boyfriend , convince him to spend more time with me instead of work buddies after work hours, want to finish college, being able to buy a house, improving my credit, convincing my dad and brother to get mental help
sys : (Question) If you didn't do any of those things ever, how would you feel about yourself?
usr : having a more active lifestyle , making new friends
usr : those are things I need to accomplish
sys : (Question) Now imagine you achieve all of those things, and you do so in spectacular fashion. Would you be happy? Or would you find another reason to feel hopeless?
usr : I believe those are the things that have been bothering me for a long time
usr : not being able to accomplish those things makes me feel hopeless
usr : frustrated
usr : feel like I'm meaningless to thers
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) It's important to remember that you choose what goals to pursue. You decide the criteria for success and failure. You are the final arbiter of your life.
usr : those are all goals in my life that I need to reach
usr : I just don't know how most of the time
sys : (Providing Suggestions) I understand. We all have goals. Goals can be helpful. But ask yourself why you chose those particular goals.
usr : I feel like I can't get guidance anywhere
usr : those are goals that when I accomplish them it will make me feel better
sys : (Providing Suggestions) It sounds like you need someone to tell you what to do, or to give you permission to do what you want to do.
usr : if I accomplish them it will feel like there was improvement
usr : probably I've been used to my dad telling me what to do for a long time
usr : I lack self motivation
sys : (Others) If you need permission, I hereby grant you permission to pursue what is meaningful to you.
sys : (Providing Suggestions) You gave me a list of things that you want to achieve. Pick one.
usr : I want to do all those
usr : I'm not sure what should I do first
sys : (Question) I understand. Which one is more important. Which is the one you can do right away? Also: which one do you really *not* want to do?
usr : I feel like all those goals will take some time
usr : can't be accomplish right away
sys : (Information) Of course. Anything worthwhile takes time.
usr : I need to stay on top of those goals but I feel like I get side tracked
sys : (Information) You feel compelled to pursue these goals. Why? If you don't, what is the worst that could happen? What if you only pursued one goal?
usr : pursuing only one of these will not be enough to make me happy I will keep thinking about the goals I need to accomplish
| (Providing Suggestions) You need to readjust your expectations, which are causing you to feel unhappy. |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about depression regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says
"For a long time I have struggled with depression". | sys : (Others) Hi, how are you? What would you like to discuss today?
usr : Hello my name is Marie
usr : I have a lot of depression
usr : I feel like I'm always hurting
sys : (Reflection of feelings) Hi, Marie. You are dealing with depression. I'm sorry to hear that.
usr : I have low energy most of the time except for when I'm working
sys : (Question) What is it about work that gets you going?
usr : My job is fast paced I work for a call center working from home
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) You spend a lot of your day talking and interacting with people. Do you enjoy the work?
usr : I'm always taking one call after the other and barely got time to think about my problems I'm dealing with
usr : I enjoy my job
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) The work distracts you from your problems but it does not give you time to address them.
usr : I feel like I get to help alot of people
usr : it distracts me from my problems exactly
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I'm sure you do! Phone support requires a lot of patient explanation. That is challenging for many people.
usr : I'm actually one of the best at my job
usr : I wish I was that good with myself personally
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I'm glad you have found success and fulfillment at your work.
usr : Thank you
sys : (Question) If your job is good for you, what do you think makes you feel depressed then?
usr : I don't know what I'm going to myself when I'm not working
usr : I feel hopeless about many things
sys : (Providing Suggestions) Exercise? Reading? School? Friends?
sys : (Information) Hopelessness might be something that you have learned because you have expectations.
sys : (Question) Do you feel that there has to be some sort of result? Progress? Improvement?
usr : trying to lose weight, trying to void getting diabetes, having better conversation with boyfriend , convince him to spend more time with me instead of work buddies after work hours, want to finish college, being able to buy a house, improving my credit, convincing my dad and brother to get mental help
sys : (Question) If you didn't do any of those things ever, how would you feel about yourself?
usr : having a more active lifestyle , making new friends
usr : those are things I need to accomplish
sys : (Question) Now imagine you achieve all of those things, and you do so in spectacular fashion. Would you be happy? Or would you find another reason to feel hopeless?
usr : I believe those are the things that have been bothering me for a long time
usr : not being able to accomplish those things makes me feel hopeless
usr : frustrated
usr : feel like I'm meaningless to thers
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) It's important to remember that you choose what goals to pursue. You decide the criteria for success and failure. You are the final arbiter of your life.
usr : those are all goals in my life that I need to reach
usr : I just don't know how most of the time
sys : (Providing Suggestions) I understand. We all have goals. Goals can be helpful. But ask yourself why you chose those particular goals.
usr : I feel like I can't get guidance anywhere
usr : those are goals that when I accomplish them it will make me feel better
sys : (Providing Suggestions) It sounds like you need someone to tell you what to do, or to give you permission to do what you want to do.
usr : if I accomplish them it will feel like there was improvement
usr : probably I've been used to my dad telling me what to do for a long time
usr : I lack self motivation
sys : (Others) If you need permission, I hereby grant you permission to pursue what is meaningful to you.
sys : (Providing Suggestions) You gave me a list of things that you want to achieve. Pick one.
usr : I want to do all those
usr : I'm not sure what should I do first
sys : (Question) I understand. Which one is more important. Which is the one you can do right away? Also: which one do you really *not* want to do?
usr : I feel like all those goals will take some time
usr : can't be accomplish right away
sys : (Information) Of course. Anything worthwhile takes time.
usr : I need to stay on top of those goals but I feel like I get side tracked
sys : (Information) You feel compelled to pursue these goals. Why? If you don't, what is the worst that could happen? What if you only pursued one goal?
usr : pursuing only one of these will not be enough to make me happy I will keep thinking about the goals I need to accomplish
sys : (Providing Suggestions) You need to readjust your expectations, which are causing you to feel unhappy.
usr : is there a technique that you can suggest I follow to feel self motivated and keep my goals organized and in check
usr : I will feel successful after completing most of these goals
| (Providing Suggestions) Pick a small action, like making your bed. Establish a habit of doing it daily. It will be easy to build on that success, but you might first establish a habit. |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about depression regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says
"For a long time I have struggled with depression". | sys : (Others) Hi, how are you? What would you like to discuss today?
usr : Hello my name is Marie
usr : I have a lot of depression
usr : I feel like I'm always hurting
sys : (Reflection of feelings) Hi, Marie. You are dealing with depression. I'm sorry to hear that.
usr : I have low energy most of the time except for when I'm working
sys : (Question) What is it about work that gets you going?
usr : My job is fast paced I work for a call center working from home
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) You spend a lot of your day talking and interacting with people. Do you enjoy the work?
usr : I'm always taking one call after the other and barely got time to think about my problems I'm dealing with
usr : I enjoy my job
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) The work distracts you from your problems but it does not give you time to address them.
usr : I feel like I get to help alot of people
usr : it distracts me from my problems exactly
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I'm sure you do! Phone support requires a lot of patient explanation. That is challenging for many people.
usr : I'm actually one of the best at my job
usr : I wish I was that good with myself personally
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I'm glad you have found success and fulfillment at your work.
usr : Thank you
sys : (Question) If your job is good for you, what do you think makes you feel depressed then?
usr : I don't know what I'm going to myself when I'm not working
usr : I feel hopeless about many things
sys : (Providing Suggestions) Exercise? Reading? School? Friends?
sys : (Information) Hopelessness might be something that you have learned because you have expectations.
sys : (Question) Do you feel that there has to be some sort of result? Progress? Improvement?
usr : trying to lose weight, trying to void getting diabetes, having better conversation with boyfriend , convince him to spend more time with me instead of work buddies after work hours, want to finish college, being able to buy a house, improving my credit, convincing my dad and brother to get mental help
sys : (Question) If you didn't do any of those things ever, how would you feel about yourself?
usr : having a more active lifestyle , making new friends
usr : those are things I need to accomplish
sys : (Question) Now imagine you achieve all of those things, and you do so in spectacular fashion. Would you be happy? Or would you find another reason to feel hopeless?
usr : I believe those are the things that have been bothering me for a long time
usr : not being able to accomplish those things makes me feel hopeless
usr : frustrated
usr : feel like I'm meaningless to thers
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) It's important to remember that you choose what goals to pursue. You decide the criteria for success and failure. You are the final arbiter of your life.
usr : those are all goals in my life that I need to reach
usr : I just don't know how most of the time
sys : (Providing Suggestions) I understand. We all have goals. Goals can be helpful. But ask yourself why you chose those particular goals.
usr : I feel like I can't get guidance anywhere
usr : those are goals that when I accomplish them it will make me feel better
sys : (Providing Suggestions) It sounds like you need someone to tell you what to do, or to give you permission to do what you want to do.
usr : if I accomplish them it will feel like there was improvement
usr : probably I've been used to my dad telling me what to do for a long time
usr : I lack self motivation
sys : (Others) If you need permission, I hereby grant you permission to pursue what is meaningful to you.
sys : (Providing Suggestions) You gave me a list of things that you want to achieve. Pick one.
usr : I want to do all those
usr : I'm not sure what should I do first
sys : (Question) I understand. Which one is more important. Which is the one you can do right away? Also: which one do you really *not* want to do?
usr : I feel like all those goals will take some time
usr : can't be accomplish right away
sys : (Information) Of course. Anything worthwhile takes time.
usr : I need to stay on top of those goals but I feel like I get side tracked
sys : (Information) You feel compelled to pursue these goals. Why? If you don't, what is the worst that could happen? What if you only pursued one goal?
usr : pursuing only one of these will not be enough to make me happy I will keep thinking about the goals I need to accomplish
sys : (Providing Suggestions) You need to readjust your expectations, which are causing you to feel unhappy.
usr : is there a technique that you can suggest I follow to feel self motivated and keep my goals organized and in check
usr : I will feel successful after completing most of these goals
sys : (Providing Suggestions) Pick a small action, like making your bed. Establish a habit of doing it daily. It will be easy to build on that success, but you might first establish a habit.
usr : yeah sometimes I don't make the bed I wait to see if my boyfriends makes it sometimes
usr : sometimes I do make the bed
usr : it's not that bad doing that
| (Others) Make the bed every day. Then pick another small goal. |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about depression regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says
"For a long time I have struggled with depression". | sys : (Others) Hi, how are you? What would you like to discuss today?
usr : Hello my name is Marie
usr : I have a lot of depression
usr : I feel like I'm always hurting
sys : (Reflection of feelings) Hi, Marie. You are dealing with depression. I'm sorry to hear that.
usr : I have low energy most of the time except for when I'm working
sys : (Question) What is it about work that gets you going?
usr : My job is fast paced I work for a call center working from home
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) You spend a lot of your day talking and interacting with people. Do you enjoy the work?
usr : I'm always taking one call after the other and barely got time to think about my problems I'm dealing with
usr : I enjoy my job
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) The work distracts you from your problems but it does not give you time to address them.
usr : I feel like I get to help alot of people
usr : it distracts me from my problems exactly
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I'm sure you do! Phone support requires a lot of patient explanation. That is challenging for many people.
usr : I'm actually one of the best at my job
usr : I wish I was that good with myself personally
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I'm glad you have found success and fulfillment at your work.
usr : Thank you
sys : (Question) If your job is good for you, what do you think makes you feel depressed then?
usr : I don't know what I'm going to myself when I'm not working
usr : I feel hopeless about many things
sys : (Providing Suggestions) Exercise? Reading? School? Friends?
sys : (Information) Hopelessness might be something that you have learned because you have expectations.
sys : (Question) Do you feel that there has to be some sort of result? Progress? Improvement?
usr : trying to lose weight, trying to void getting diabetes, having better conversation with boyfriend , convince him to spend more time with me instead of work buddies after work hours, want to finish college, being able to buy a house, improving my credit, convincing my dad and brother to get mental help
sys : (Question) If you didn't do any of those things ever, how would you feel about yourself?
usr : having a more active lifestyle , making new friends
usr : those are things I need to accomplish
sys : (Question) Now imagine you achieve all of those things, and you do so in spectacular fashion. Would you be happy? Or would you find another reason to feel hopeless?
usr : I believe those are the things that have been bothering me for a long time
usr : not being able to accomplish those things makes me feel hopeless
usr : frustrated
usr : feel like I'm meaningless to thers
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) It's important to remember that you choose what goals to pursue. You decide the criteria for success and failure. You are the final arbiter of your life.
usr : those are all goals in my life that I need to reach
usr : I just don't know how most of the time
sys : (Providing Suggestions) I understand. We all have goals. Goals can be helpful. But ask yourself why you chose those particular goals.
usr : I feel like I can't get guidance anywhere
usr : those are goals that when I accomplish them it will make me feel better
sys : (Providing Suggestions) It sounds like you need someone to tell you what to do, or to give you permission to do what you want to do.
usr : if I accomplish them it will feel like there was improvement
usr : probably I've been used to my dad telling me what to do for a long time
usr : I lack self motivation
sys : (Others) If you need permission, I hereby grant you permission to pursue what is meaningful to you.
sys : (Providing Suggestions) You gave me a list of things that you want to achieve. Pick one.
usr : I want to do all those
usr : I'm not sure what should I do first
sys : (Question) I understand. Which one is more important. Which is the one you can do right away? Also: which one do you really *not* want to do?
usr : I feel like all those goals will take some time
usr : can't be accomplish right away
sys : (Information) Of course. Anything worthwhile takes time.
usr : I need to stay on top of those goals but I feel like I get side tracked
sys : (Information) You feel compelled to pursue these goals. Why? If you don't, what is the worst that could happen? What if you only pursued one goal?
usr : pursuing only one of these will not be enough to make me happy I will keep thinking about the goals I need to accomplish
sys : (Providing Suggestions) You need to readjust your expectations, which are causing you to feel unhappy.
usr : is there a technique that you can suggest I follow to feel self motivated and keep my goals organized and in check
usr : I will feel successful after completing most of these goals
sys : (Providing Suggestions) Pick a small action, like making your bed. Establish a habit of doing it daily. It will be easy to build on that success, but you might first establish a habit.
usr : yeah sometimes I don't make the bed I wait to see if my boyfriends makes it sometimes
usr : sometimes I do make the bed
usr : it's not that bad doing that
sys : (Others) Make the bed every day. Then pick another small goal.
usr : I actually feel good about my self after making the bed
usr : procrastination seems to get the best of me
usr : I wish I made the bed more often
| (Information) That is evidence that you should continue that behavior. |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about depression regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says
"For a long time I have struggled with depression". | sys : (Others) Hi, how are you? What would you like to discuss today?
usr : Hello my name is Marie
usr : I have a lot of depression
usr : I feel like I'm always hurting
sys : (Reflection of feelings) Hi, Marie. You are dealing with depression. I'm sorry to hear that.
usr : I have low energy most of the time except for when I'm working
sys : (Question) What is it about work that gets you going?
usr : My job is fast paced I work for a call center working from home
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) You spend a lot of your day talking and interacting with people. Do you enjoy the work?
usr : I'm always taking one call after the other and barely got time to think about my problems I'm dealing with
usr : I enjoy my job
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) The work distracts you from your problems but it does not give you time to address them.
usr : I feel like I get to help alot of people
usr : it distracts me from my problems exactly
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I'm sure you do! Phone support requires a lot of patient explanation. That is challenging for many people.
usr : I'm actually one of the best at my job
usr : I wish I was that good with myself personally
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I'm glad you have found success and fulfillment at your work.
usr : Thank you
sys : (Question) If your job is good for you, what do you think makes you feel depressed then?
usr : I don't know what I'm going to myself when I'm not working
usr : I feel hopeless about many things
sys : (Providing Suggestions) Exercise? Reading? School? Friends?
sys : (Information) Hopelessness might be something that you have learned because you have expectations.
sys : (Question) Do you feel that there has to be some sort of result? Progress? Improvement?
usr : trying to lose weight, trying to void getting diabetes, having better conversation with boyfriend , convince him to spend more time with me instead of work buddies after work hours, want to finish college, being able to buy a house, improving my credit, convincing my dad and brother to get mental help
sys : (Question) If you didn't do any of those things ever, how would you feel about yourself?
usr : having a more active lifestyle , making new friends
usr : those are things I need to accomplish
sys : (Question) Now imagine you achieve all of those things, and you do so in spectacular fashion. Would you be happy? Or would you find another reason to feel hopeless?
usr : I believe those are the things that have been bothering me for a long time
usr : not being able to accomplish those things makes me feel hopeless
usr : frustrated
usr : feel like I'm meaningless to thers
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) It's important to remember that you choose what goals to pursue. You decide the criteria for success and failure. You are the final arbiter of your life.
usr : those are all goals in my life that I need to reach
usr : I just don't know how most of the time
sys : (Providing Suggestions) I understand. We all have goals. Goals can be helpful. But ask yourself why you chose those particular goals.
usr : I feel like I can't get guidance anywhere
usr : those are goals that when I accomplish them it will make me feel better
sys : (Providing Suggestions) It sounds like you need someone to tell you what to do, or to give you permission to do what you want to do.
usr : if I accomplish them it will feel like there was improvement
usr : probably I've been used to my dad telling me what to do for a long time
usr : I lack self motivation
sys : (Others) If you need permission, I hereby grant you permission to pursue what is meaningful to you.
sys : (Providing Suggestions) You gave me a list of things that you want to achieve. Pick one.
usr : I want to do all those
usr : I'm not sure what should I do first
sys : (Question) I understand. Which one is more important. Which is the one you can do right away? Also: which one do you really *not* want to do?
usr : I feel like all those goals will take some time
usr : can't be accomplish right away
sys : (Information) Of course. Anything worthwhile takes time.
usr : I need to stay on top of those goals but I feel like I get side tracked
sys : (Information) You feel compelled to pursue these goals. Why? If you don't, what is the worst that could happen? What if you only pursued one goal?
usr : pursuing only one of these will not be enough to make me happy I will keep thinking about the goals I need to accomplish
sys : (Providing Suggestions) You need to readjust your expectations, which are causing you to feel unhappy.
usr : is there a technique that you can suggest I follow to feel self motivated and keep my goals organized and in check
usr : I will feel successful after completing most of these goals
sys : (Providing Suggestions) Pick a small action, like making your bed. Establish a habit of doing it daily. It will be easy to build on that success, but you might first establish a habit.
usr : yeah sometimes I don't make the bed I wait to see if my boyfriends makes it sometimes
usr : sometimes I do make the bed
usr : it's not that bad doing that
sys : (Others) Make the bed every day. Then pick another small goal.
usr : I actually feel good about my self after making the bed
usr : procrastination seems to get the best of me
usr : I wish I made the bed more often
sys : (Information) That is evidence that you should continue that behavior.
usr : that sounds weird
usr : not what you said I referring to what I said I think it was weird
usr : right?
usr : maybe you're right I need to make it a habit
| (Question) What do you think sounds weird? |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about depression regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says
"For a long time I have struggled with depression". | sys : (Others) Hi, how are you? What would you like to discuss today?
usr : Hello my name is Marie
usr : I have a lot of depression
usr : I feel like I'm always hurting
sys : (Reflection of feelings) Hi, Marie. You are dealing with depression. I'm sorry to hear that.
usr : I have low energy most of the time except for when I'm working
sys : (Question) What is it about work that gets you going?
usr : My job is fast paced I work for a call center working from home
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) You spend a lot of your day talking and interacting with people. Do you enjoy the work?
usr : I'm always taking one call after the other and barely got time to think about my problems I'm dealing with
usr : I enjoy my job
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) The work distracts you from your problems but it does not give you time to address them.
usr : I feel like I get to help alot of people
usr : it distracts me from my problems exactly
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I'm sure you do! Phone support requires a lot of patient explanation. That is challenging for many people.
usr : I'm actually one of the best at my job
usr : I wish I was that good with myself personally
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I'm glad you have found success and fulfillment at your work.
usr : Thank you
sys : (Question) If your job is good for you, what do you think makes you feel depressed then?
usr : I don't know what I'm going to myself when I'm not working
usr : I feel hopeless about many things
sys : (Providing Suggestions) Exercise? Reading? School? Friends?
sys : (Information) Hopelessness might be something that you have learned because you have expectations.
sys : (Question) Do you feel that there has to be some sort of result? Progress? Improvement?
usr : trying to lose weight, trying to void getting diabetes, having better conversation with boyfriend , convince him to spend more time with me instead of work buddies after work hours, want to finish college, being able to buy a house, improving my credit, convincing my dad and brother to get mental help
sys : (Question) If you didn't do any of those things ever, how would you feel about yourself?
usr : having a more active lifestyle , making new friends
usr : those are things I need to accomplish
sys : (Question) Now imagine you achieve all of those things, and you do so in spectacular fashion. Would you be happy? Or would you find another reason to feel hopeless?
usr : I believe those are the things that have been bothering me for a long time
usr : not being able to accomplish those things makes me feel hopeless
usr : frustrated
usr : feel like I'm meaningless to thers
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) It's important to remember that you choose what goals to pursue. You decide the criteria for success and failure. You are the final arbiter of your life.
usr : those are all goals in my life that I need to reach
usr : I just don't know how most of the time
sys : (Providing Suggestions) I understand. We all have goals. Goals can be helpful. But ask yourself why you chose those particular goals.
usr : I feel like I can't get guidance anywhere
usr : those are goals that when I accomplish them it will make me feel better
sys : (Providing Suggestions) It sounds like you need someone to tell you what to do, or to give you permission to do what you want to do.
usr : if I accomplish them it will feel like there was improvement
usr : probably I've been used to my dad telling me what to do for a long time
usr : I lack self motivation
sys : (Others) If you need permission, I hereby grant you permission to pursue what is meaningful to you.
sys : (Providing Suggestions) You gave me a list of things that you want to achieve. Pick one.
usr : I want to do all those
usr : I'm not sure what should I do first
sys : (Question) I understand. Which one is more important. Which is the one you can do right away? Also: which one do you really *not* want to do?
usr : I feel like all those goals will take some time
usr : can't be accomplish right away
sys : (Information) Of course. Anything worthwhile takes time.
usr : I need to stay on top of those goals but I feel like I get side tracked
sys : (Information) You feel compelled to pursue these goals. Why? If you don't, what is the worst that could happen? What if you only pursued one goal?
usr : pursuing only one of these will not be enough to make me happy I will keep thinking about the goals I need to accomplish
sys : (Providing Suggestions) You need to readjust your expectations, which are causing you to feel unhappy.
usr : is there a technique that you can suggest I follow to feel self motivated and keep my goals organized and in check
usr : I will feel successful after completing most of these goals
sys : (Providing Suggestions) Pick a small action, like making your bed. Establish a habit of doing it daily. It will be easy to build on that success, but you might first establish a habit.
usr : yeah sometimes I don't make the bed I wait to see if my boyfriends makes it sometimes
usr : sometimes I do make the bed
usr : it's not that bad doing that
sys : (Others) Make the bed every day. Then pick another small goal.
usr : I actually feel good about my self after making the bed
usr : procrastination seems to get the best of me
usr : I wish I made the bed more often
sys : (Information) That is evidence that you should continue that behavior.
usr : that sounds weird
usr : not what you said I referring to what I said I think it was weird
usr : right?
usr : maybe you're right I need to make it a habit
sys : (Question) What do you think sounds weird?
usr : I need to make the bed more often since it makes me feel good after making it
| (Affirmation and Reassurance) That is not weird at all. |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about depression regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says
"For a long time I have struggled with depression". | sys : (Others) Hi, how are you? What would you like to discuss today?
usr : Hello my name is Marie
usr : I have a lot of depression
usr : I feel like I'm always hurting
sys : (Reflection of feelings) Hi, Marie. You are dealing with depression. I'm sorry to hear that.
usr : I have low energy most of the time except for when I'm working
sys : (Question) What is it about work that gets you going?
usr : My job is fast paced I work for a call center working from home
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) You spend a lot of your day talking and interacting with people. Do you enjoy the work?
usr : I'm always taking one call after the other and barely got time to think about my problems I'm dealing with
usr : I enjoy my job
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) The work distracts you from your problems but it does not give you time to address them.
usr : I feel like I get to help alot of people
usr : it distracts me from my problems exactly
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I'm sure you do! Phone support requires a lot of patient explanation. That is challenging for many people.
usr : I'm actually one of the best at my job
usr : I wish I was that good with myself personally
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I'm glad you have found success and fulfillment at your work.
usr : Thank you
sys : (Question) If your job is good for you, what do you think makes you feel depressed then?
usr : I don't know what I'm going to myself when I'm not working
usr : I feel hopeless about many things
sys : (Providing Suggestions) Exercise? Reading? School? Friends?
sys : (Information) Hopelessness might be something that you have learned because you have expectations.
sys : (Question) Do you feel that there has to be some sort of result? Progress? Improvement?
usr : trying to lose weight, trying to void getting diabetes, having better conversation with boyfriend , convince him to spend more time with me instead of work buddies after work hours, want to finish college, being able to buy a house, improving my credit, convincing my dad and brother to get mental help
sys : (Question) If you didn't do any of those things ever, how would you feel about yourself?
usr : having a more active lifestyle , making new friends
usr : those are things I need to accomplish
sys : (Question) Now imagine you achieve all of those things, and you do so in spectacular fashion. Would you be happy? Or would you find another reason to feel hopeless?
usr : I believe those are the things that have been bothering me for a long time
usr : not being able to accomplish those things makes me feel hopeless
usr : frustrated
usr : feel like I'm meaningless to thers
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) It's important to remember that you choose what goals to pursue. You decide the criteria for success and failure. You are the final arbiter of your life.
usr : those are all goals in my life that I need to reach
usr : I just don't know how most of the time
sys : (Providing Suggestions) I understand. We all have goals. Goals can be helpful. But ask yourself why you chose those particular goals.
usr : I feel like I can't get guidance anywhere
usr : those are goals that when I accomplish them it will make me feel better
sys : (Providing Suggestions) It sounds like you need someone to tell you what to do, or to give you permission to do what you want to do.
usr : if I accomplish them it will feel like there was improvement
usr : probably I've been used to my dad telling me what to do for a long time
usr : I lack self motivation
sys : (Others) If you need permission, I hereby grant you permission to pursue what is meaningful to you.
sys : (Providing Suggestions) You gave me a list of things that you want to achieve. Pick one.
usr : I want to do all those
usr : I'm not sure what should I do first
sys : (Question) I understand. Which one is more important. Which is the one you can do right away? Also: which one do you really *not* want to do?
usr : I feel like all those goals will take some time
usr : can't be accomplish right away
sys : (Information) Of course. Anything worthwhile takes time.
usr : I need to stay on top of those goals but I feel like I get side tracked
sys : (Information) You feel compelled to pursue these goals. Why? If you don't, what is the worst that could happen? What if you only pursued one goal?
usr : pursuing only one of these will not be enough to make me happy I will keep thinking about the goals I need to accomplish
sys : (Providing Suggestions) You need to readjust your expectations, which are causing you to feel unhappy.
usr : is there a technique that you can suggest I follow to feel self motivated and keep my goals organized and in check
usr : I will feel successful after completing most of these goals
sys : (Providing Suggestions) Pick a small action, like making your bed. Establish a habit of doing it daily. It will be easy to build on that success, but you might first establish a habit.
usr : yeah sometimes I don't make the bed I wait to see if my boyfriends makes it sometimes
usr : sometimes I do make the bed
usr : it's not that bad doing that
sys : (Others) Make the bed every day. Then pick another small goal.
usr : I actually feel good about my self after making the bed
usr : procrastination seems to get the best of me
usr : I wish I made the bed more often
sys : (Information) That is evidence that you should continue that behavior.
usr : that sounds weird
usr : not what you said I referring to what I said I think it was weird
usr : right?
usr : maybe you're right I need to make it a habit
sys : (Question) What do you think sounds weird?
usr : I need to make the bed more often since it makes me feel good after making it
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) That is not weird at all.
usr : oh okay thanks
| (Information) When we accomplish something, our brain rewards us with chemicals. |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about depression regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says
"For a long time I have struggled with depression". | sys : (Others) Hi, how are you? What would you like to discuss today?
usr : Hello my name is Marie
usr : I have a lot of depression
usr : I feel like I'm always hurting
sys : (Reflection of feelings) Hi, Marie. You are dealing with depression. I'm sorry to hear that.
usr : I have low energy most of the time except for when I'm working
sys : (Question) What is it about work that gets you going?
usr : My job is fast paced I work for a call center working from home
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) You spend a lot of your day talking and interacting with people. Do you enjoy the work?
usr : I'm always taking one call after the other and barely got time to think about my problems I'm dealing with
usr : I enjoy my job
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) The work distracts you from your problems but it does not give you time to address them.
usr : I feel like I get to help alot of people
usr : it distracts me from my problems exactly
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I'm sure you do! Phone support requires a lot of patient explanation. That is challenging for many people.
usr : I'm actually one of the best at my job
usr : I wish I was that good with myself personally
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I'm glad you have found success and fulfillment at your work.
usr : Thank you
sys : (Question) If your job is good for you, what do you think makes you feel depressed then?
usr : I don't know what I'm going to myself when I'm not working
usr : I feel hopeless about many things
sys : (Providing Suggestions) Exercise? Reading? School? Friends?
sys : (Information) Hopelessness might be something that you have learned because you have expectations.
sys : (Question) Do you feel that there has to be some sort of result? Progress? Improvement?
usr : trying to lose weight, trying to void getting diabetes, having better conversation with boyfriend , convince him to spend more time with me instead of work buddies after work hours, want to finish college, being able to buy a house, improving my credit, convincing my dad and brother to get mental help
sys : (Question) If you didn't do any of those things ever, how would you feel about yourself?
usr : having a more active lifestyle , making new friends
usr : those are things I need to accomplish
sys : (Question) Now imagine you achieve all of those things, and you do so in spectacular fashion. Would you be happy? Or would you find another reason to feel hopeless?
usr : I believe those are the things that have been bothering me for a long time
usr : not being able to accomplish those things makes me feel hopeless
usr : frustrated
usr : feel like I'm meaningless to thers
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) It's important to remember that you choose what goals to pursue. You decide the criteria for success and failure. You are the final arbiter of your life.
usr : those are all goals in my life that I need to reach
usr : I just don't know how most of the time
sys : (Providing Suggestions) I understand. We all have goals. Goals can be helpful. But ask yourself why you chose those particular goals.
usr : I feel like I can't get guidance anywhere
usr : those are goals that when I accomplish them it will make me feel better
sys : (Providing Suggestions) It sounds like you need someone to tell you what to do, or to give you permission to do what you want to do.
usr : if I accomplish them it will feel like there was improvement
usr : probably I've been used to my dad telling me what to do for a long time
usr : I lack self motivation
sys : (Others) If you need permission, I hereby grant you permission to pursue what is meaningful to you.
sys : (Providing Suggestions) You gave me a list of things that you want to achieve. Pick one.
usr : I want to do all those
usr : I'm not sure what should I do first
sys : (Question) I understand. Which one is more important. Which is the one you can do right away? Also: which one do you really *not* want to do?
usr : I feel like all those goals will take some time
usr : can't be accomplish right away
sys : (Information) Of course. Anything worthwhile takes time.
usr : I need to stay on top of those goals but I feel like I get side tracked
sys : (Information) You feel compelled to pursue these goals. Why? If you don't, what is the worst that could happen? What if you only pursued one goal?
usr : pursuing only one of these will not be enough to make me happy I will keep thinking about the goals I need to accomplish
sys : (Providing Suggestions) You need to readjust your expectations, which are causing you to feel unhappy.
usr : is there a technique that you can suggest I follow to feel self motivated and keep my goals organized and in check
usr : I will feel successful after completing most of these goals
sys : (Providing Suggestions) Pick a small action, like making your bed. Establish a habit of doing it daily. It will be easy to build on that success, but you might first establish a habit.
usr : yeah sometimes I don't make the bed I wait to see if my boyfriends makes it sometimes
usr : sometimes I do make the bed
usr : it's not that bad doing that
sys : (Others) Make the bed every day. Then pick another small goal.
usr : I actually feel good about my self after making the bed
usr : procrastination seems to get the best of me
usr : I wish I made the bed more often
sys : (Information) That is evidence that you should continue that behavior.
usr : that sounds weird
usr : not what you said I referring to what I said I think it was weird
usr : right?
usr : maybe you're right I need to make it a habit
sys : (Question) What do you think sounds weird?
usr : I need to make the bed more often since it makes me feel good after making it
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) That is not weird at all.
usr : oh okay thanks
sys : (Information) When we accomplish something, our brain rewards us with chemicals.
usr : wow
usr : that's good to know
| (Information) It sounds like your brain just gave you a squirt of chemicals. |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about depression regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says
"For a long time I have struggled with depression". | sys : (Others) Hi, how are you? What would you like to discuss today?
usr : Hello my name is Marie
usr : I have a lot of depression
usr : I feel like I'm always hurting
sys : (Reflection of feelings) Hi, Marie. You are dealing with depression. I'm sorry to hear that.
usr : I have low energy most of the time except for when I'm working
sys : (Question) What is it about work that gets you going?
usr : My job is fast paced I work for a call center working from home
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) You spend a lot of your day talking and interacting with people. Do you enjoy the work?
usr : I'm always taking one call after the other and barely got time to think about my problems I'm dealing with
usr : I enjoy my job
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) The work distracts you from your problems but it does not give you time to address them.
usr : I feel like I get to help alot of people
usr : it distracts me from my problems exactly
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I'm sure you do! Phone support requires a lot of patient explanation. That is challenging for many people.
usr : I'm actually one of the best at my job
usr : I wish I was that good with myself personally
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I'm glad you have found success and fulfillment at your work.
usr : Thank you
sys : (Question) If your job is good for you, what do you think makes you feel depressed then?
usr : I don't know what I'm going to myself when I'm not working
usr : I feel hopeless about many things
sys : (Providing Suggestions) Exercise? Reading? School? Friends?
sys : (Information) Hopelessness might be something that you have learned because you have expectations.
sys : (Question) Do you feel that there has to be some sort of result? Progress? Improvement?
usr : trying to lose weight, trying to void getting diabetes, having better conversation with boyfriend , convince him to spend more time with me instead of work buddies after work hours, want to finish college, being able to buy a house, improving my credit, convincing my dad and brother to get mental help
sys : (Question) If you didn't do any of those things ever, how would you feel about yourself?
usr : having a more active lifestyle , making new friends
usr : those are things I need to accomplish
sys : (Question) Now imagine you achieve all of those things, and you do so in spectacular fashion. Would you be happy? Or would you find another reason to feel hopeless?
usr : I believe those are the things that have been bothering me for a long time
usr : not being able to accomplish those things makes me feel hopeless
usr : frustrated
usr : feel like I'm meaningless to thers
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) It's important to remember that you choose what goals to pursue. You decide the criteria for success and failure. You are the final arbiter of your life.
usr : those are all goals in my life that I need to reach
usr : I just don't know how most of the time
sys : (Providing Suggestions) I understand. We all have goals. Goals can be helpful. But ask yourself why you chose those particular goals.
usr : I feel like I can't get guidance anywhere
usr : those are goals that when I accomplish them it will make me feel better
sys : (Providing Suggestions) It sounds like you need someone to tell you what to do, or to give you permission to do what you want to do.
usr : if I accomplish them it will feel like there was improvement
usr : probably I've been used to my dad telling me what to do for a long time
usr : I lack self motivation
sys : (Others) If you need permission, I hereby grant you permission to pursue what is meaningful to you.
sys : (Providing Suggestions) You gave me a list of things that you want to achieve. Pick one.
usr : I want to do all those
usr : I'm not sure what should I do first
sys : (Question) I understand. Which one is more important. Which is the one you can do right away? Also: which one do you really *not* want to do?
usr : I feel like all those goals will take some time
usr : can't be accomplish right away
sys : (Information) Of course. Anything worthwhile takes time.
usr : I need to stay on top of those goals but I feel like I get side tracked
sys : (Information) You feel compelled to pursue these goals. Why? If you don't, what is the worst that could happen? What if you only pursued one goal?
usr : pursuing only one of these will not be enough to make me happy I will keep thinking about the goals I need to accomplish
sys : (Providing Suggestions) You need to readjust your expectations, which are causing you to feel unhappy.
usr : is there a technique that you can suggest I follow to feel self motivated and keep my goals organized and in check
usr : I will feel successful after completing most of these goals
sys : (Providing Suggestions) Pick a small action, like making your bed. Establish a habit of doing it daily. It will be easy to build on that success, but you might first establish a habit.
usr : yeah sometimes I don't make the bed I wait to see if my boyfriends makes it sometimes
usr : sometimes I do make the bed
usr : it's not that bad doing that
sys : (Others) Make the bed every day. Then pick another small goal.
usr : I actually feel good about my self after making the bed
usr : procrastination seems to get the best of me
usr : I wish I made the bed more often
sys : (Information) That is evidence that you should continue that behavior.
usr : that sounds weird
usr : not what you said I referring to what I said I think it was weird
usr : right?
usr : maybe you're right I need to make it a habit
sys : (Question) What do you think sounds weird?
usr : I need to make the bed more often since it makes me feel good after making it
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) That is not weird at all.
usr : oh okay thanks
sys : (Information) When we accomplish something, our brain rewards us with chemicals.
usr : wow
usr : that's good to know
sys : (Information) It sounds like your brain just gave you a squirt of chemicals.
usr : that explains that feeling after making the bed
usr : lol
| (Providing Suggestions) You have some big goals. Break them down into smaller ones. |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about depression regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says
"For a long time I have struggled with depression". | sys : (Others) Hi, how are you? What would you like to discuss today?
usr : Hello my name is Marie
usr : I have a lot of depression
usr : I feel like I'm always hurting
sys : (Reflection of feelings) Hi, Marie. You are dealing with depression. I'm sorry to hear that.
usr : I have low energy most of the time except for when I'm working
sys : (Question) What is it about work that gets you going?
usr : My job is fast paced I work for a call center working from home
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) You spend a lot of your day talking and interacting with people. Do you enjoy the work?
usr : I'm always taking one call after the other and barely got time to think about my problems I'm dealing with
usr : I enjoy my job
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) The work distracts you from your problems but it does not give you time to address them.
usr : I feel like I get to help alot of people
usr : it distracts me from my problems exactly
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I'm sure you do! Phone support requires a lot of patient explanation. That is challenging for many people.
usr : I'm actually one of the best at my job
usr : I wish I was that good with myself personally
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I'm glad you have found success and fulfillment at your work.
usr : Thank you
sys : (Question) If your job is good for you, what do you think makes you feel depressed then?
usr : I don't know what I'm going to myself when I'm not working
usr : I feel hopeless about many things
sys : (Providing Suggestions) Exercise? Reading? School? Friends?
sys : (Information) Hopelessness might be something that you have learned because you have expectations.
sys : (Question) Do you feel that there has to be some sort of result? Progress? Improvement?
usr : trying to lose weight, trying to void getting diabetes, having better conversation with boyfriend , convince him to spend more time with me instead of work buddies after work hours, want to finish college, being able to buy a house, improving my credit, convincing my dad and brother to get mental help
sys : (Question) If you didn't do any of those things ever, how would you feel about yourself?
usr : having a more active lifestyle , making new friends
usr : those are things I need to accomplish
sys : (Question) Now imagine you achieve all of those things, and you do so in spectacular fashion. Would you be happy? Or would you find another reason to feel hopeless?
usr : I believe those are the things that have been bothering me for a long time
usr : not being able to accomplish those things makes me feel hopeless
usr : frustrated
usr : feel like I'm meaningless to thers
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) It's important to remember that you choose what goals to pursue. You decide the criteria for success and failure. You are the final arbiter of your life.
usr : those are all goals in my life that I need to reach
usr : I just don't know how most of the time
sys : (Providing Suggestions) I understand. We all have goals. Goals can be helpful. But ask yourself why you chose those particular goals.
usr : I feel like I can't get guidance anywhere
usr : those are goals that when I accomplish them it will make me feel better
sys : (Providing Suggestions) It sounds like you need someone to tell you what to do, or to give you permission to do what you want to do.
usr : if I accomplish them it will feel like there was improvement
usr : probably I've been used to my dad telling me what to do for a long time
usr : I lack self motivation
sys : (Others) If you need permission, I hereby grant you permission to pursue what is meaningful to you.
sys : (Providing Suggestions) You gave me a list of things that you want to achieve. Pick one.
usr : I want to do all those
usr : I'm not sure what should I do first
sys : (Question) I understand. Which one is more important. Which is the one you can do right away? Also: which one do you really *not* want to do?
usr : I feel like all those goals will take some time
usr : can't be accomplish right away
sys : (Information) Of course. Anything worthwhile takes time.
usr : I need to stay on top of those goals but I feel like I get side tracked
sys : (Information) You feel compelled to pursue these goals. Why? If you don't, what is the worst that could happen? What if you only pursued one goal?
usr : pursuing only one of these will not be enough to make me happy I will keep thinking about the goals I need to accomplish
sys : (Providing Suggestions) You need to readjust your expectations, which are causing you to feel unhappy.
usr : is there a technique that you can suggest I follow to feel self motivated and keep my goals organized and in check
usr : I will feel successful after completing most of these goals
sys : (Providing Suggestions) Pick a small action, like making your bed. Establish a habit of doing it daily. It will be easy to build on that success, but you might first establish a habit.
usr : yeah sometimes I don't make the bed I wait to see if my boyfriends makes it sometimes
usr : sometimes I do make the bed
usr : it's not that bad doing that
sys : (Others) Make the bed every day. Then pick another small goal.
usr : I actually feel good about my self after making the bed
usr : procrastination seems to get the best of me
usr : I wish I made the bed more often
sys : (Information) That is evidence that you should continue that behavior.
usr : that sounds weird
usr : not what you said I referring to what I said I think it was weird
usr : right?
usr : maybe you're right I need to make it a habit
sys : (Question) What do you think sounds weird?
usr : I need to make the bed more often since it makes me feel good after making it
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) That is not weird at all.
usr : oh okay thanks
sys : (Information) When we accomplish something, our brain rewards us with chemicals.
usr : wow
usr : that's good to know
sys : (Information) It sounds like your brain just gave you a squirt of chemicals.
usr : that explains that feeling after making the bed
usr : lol
sys : (Providing Suggestions) You have some big goals. Break them down into smaller ones.
usr : yes I think those are mostly big goals that's why I don't know where to start
| (Providing Suggestions) Weight loss is quantitative. Pick a number. |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about depression regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says
"For a long time I have struggled with depression". | sys : (Others) Hi, how are you? What would you like to discuss today?
usr : Hello my name is Marie
usr : I have a lot of depression
usr : I feel like I'm always hurting
sys : (Reflection of feelings) Hi, Marie. You are dealing with depression. I'm sorry to hear that.
usr : I have low energy most of the time except for when I'm working
sys : (Question) What is it about work that gets you going?
usr : My job is fast paced I work for a call center working from home
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) You spend a lot of your day talking and interacting with people. Do you enjoy the work?
usr : I'm always taking one call after the other and barely got time to think about my problems I'm dealing with
usr : I enjoy my job
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) The work distracts you from your problems but it does not give you time to address them.
usr : I feel like I get to help alot of people
usr : it distracts me from my problems exactly
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I'm sure you do! Phone support requires a lot of patient explanation. That is challenging for many people.
usr : I'm actually one of the best at my job
usr : I wish I was that good with myself personally
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I'm glad you have found success and fulfillment at your work.
usr : Thank you
sys : (Question) If your job is good for you, what do you think makes you feel depressed then?
usr : I don't know what I'm going to myself when I'm not working
usr : I feel hopeless about many things
sys : (Providing Suggestions) Exercise? Reading? School? Friends?
sys : (Information) Hopelessness might be something that you have learned because you have expectations.
sys : (Question) Do you feel that there has to be some sort of result? Progress? Improvement?
usr : trying to lose weight, trying to void getting diabetes, having better conversation with boyfriend , convince him to spend more time with me instead of work buddies after work hours, want to finish college, being able to buy a house, improving my credit, convincing my dad and brother to get mental help
sys : (Question) If you didn't do any of those things ever, how would you feel about yourself?
usr : having a more active lifestyle , making new friends
usr : those are things I need to accomplish
sys : (Question) Now imagine you achieve all of those things, and you do so in spectacular fashion. Would you be happy? Or would you find another reason to feel hopeless?
usr : I believe those are the things that have been bothering me for a long time
usr : not being able to accomplish those things makes me feel hopeless
usr : frustrated
usr : feel like I'm meaningless to thers
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) It's important to remember that you choose what goals to pursue. You decide the criteria for success and failure. You are the final arbiter of your life.
usr : those are all goals in my life that I need to reach
usr : I just don't know how most of the time
sys : (Providing Suggestions) I understand. We all have goals. Goals can be helpful. But ask yourself why you chose those particular goals.
usr : I feel like I can't get guidance anywhere
usr : those are goals that when I accomplish them it will make me feel better
sys : (Providing Suggestions) It sounds like you need someone to tell you what to do, or to give you permission to do what you want to do.
usr : if I accomplish them it will feel like there was improvement
usr : probably I've been used to my dad telling me what to do for a long time
usr : I lack self motivation
sys : (Others) If you need permission, I hereby grant you permission to pursue what is meaningful to you.
sys : (Providing Suggestions) You gave me a list of things that you want to achieve. Pick one.
usr : I want to do all those
usr : I'm not sure what should I do first
sys : (Question) I understand. Which one is more important. Which is the one you can do right away? Also: which one do you really *not* want to do?
usr : I feel like all those goals will take some time
usr : can't be accomplish right away
sys : (Information) Of course. Anything worthwhile takes time.
usr : I need to stay on top of those goals but I feel like I get side tracked
sys : (Information) You feel compelled to pursue these goals. Why? If you don't, what is the worst that could happen? What if you only pursued one goal?
usr : pursuing only one of these will not be enough to make me happy I will keep thinking about the goals I need to accomplish
sys : (Providing Suggestions) You need to readjust your expectations, which are causing you to feel unhappy.
usr : is there a technique that you can suggest I follow to feel self motivated and keep my goals organized and in check
usr : I will feel successful after completing most of these goals
sys : (Providing Suggestions) Pick a small action, like making your bed. Establish a habit of doing it daily. It will be easy to build on that success, but you might first establish a habit.
usr : yeah sometimes I don't make the bed I wait to see if my boyfriends makes it sometimes
usr : sometimes I do make the bed
usr : it's not that bad doing that
sys : (Others) Make the bed every day. Then pick another small goal.
usr : I actually feel good about my self after making the bed
usr : procrastination seems to get the best of me
usr : I wish I made the bed more often
sys : (Information) That is evidence that you should continue that behavior.
usr : that sounds weird
usr : not what you said I referring to what I said I think it was weird
usr : right?
usr : maybe you're right I need to make it a habit
sys : (Question) What do you think sounds weird?
usr : I need to make the bed more often since it makes me feel good after making it
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) That is not weird at all.
usr : oh okay thanks
sys : (Information) When we accomplish something, our brain rewards us with chemicals.
usr : wow
usr : that's good to know
sys : (Information) It sounds like your brain just gave you a squirt of chemicals.
usr : that explains that feeling after making the bed
usr : lol
sys : (Providing Suggestions) You have some big goals. Break them down into smaller ones.
usr : yes I think those are mostly big goals that's why I don't know where to start
sys : (Providing Suggestions) Weight loss is quantitative. Pick a number.
usr : pick a number?
| (Information) How much weight do you want to lose? How much can you lose this week, this month? It doesn't have to be much, but it must be measurable. How much less do you want to eat? It doesn't have to be much but it must be measurable. How much do you want to exercise? It doesn't have to be much but it must be measurable. |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about depression regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says
"For a long time I have struggled with depression". | sys : (Others) Hi, how are you? What would you like to discuss today?
usr : Hello my name is Marie
usr : I have a lot of depression
usr : I feel like I'm always hurting
sys : (Reflection of feelings) Hi, Marie. You are dealing with depression. I'm sorry to hear that.
usr : I have low energy most of the time except for when I'm working
sys : (Question) What is it about work that gets you going?
usr : My job is fast paced I work for a call center working from home
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) You spend a lot of your day talking and interacting with people. Do you enjoy the work?
usr : I'm always taking one call after the other and barely got time to think about my problems I'm dealing with
usr : I enjoy my job
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) The work distracts you from your problems but it does not give you time to address them.
usr : I feel like I get to help alot of people
usr : it distracts me from my problems exactly
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I'm sure you do! Phone support requires a lot of patient explanation. That is challenging for many people.
usr : I'm actually one of the best at my job
usr : I wish I was that good with myself personally
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I'm glad you have found success and fulfillment at your work.
usr : Thank you
sys : (Question) If your job is good for you, what do you think makes you feel depressed then?
usr : I don't know what I'm going to myself when I'm not working
usr : I feel hopeless about many things
sys : (Providing Suggestions) Exercise? Reading? School? Friends?
sys : (Information) Hopelessness might be something that you have learned because you have expectations.
sys : (Question) Do you feel that there has to be some sort of result? Progress? Improvement?
usr : trying to lose weight, trying to void getting diabetes, having better conversation with boyfriend , convince him to spend more time with me instead of work buddies after work hours, want to finish college, being able to buy a house, improving my credit, convincing my dad and brother to get mental help
sys : (Question) If you didn't do any of those things ever, how would you feel about yourself?
usr : having a more active lifestyle , making new friends
usr : those are things I need to accomplish
sys : (Question) Now imagine you achieve all of those things, and you do so in spectacular fashion. Would you be happy? Or would you find another reason to feel hopeless?
usr : I believe those are the things that have been bothering me for a long time
usr : not being able to accomplish those things makes me feel hopeless
usr : frustrated
usr : feel like I'm meaningless to thers
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) It's important to remember that you choose what goals to pursue. You decide the criteria for success and failure. You are the final arbiter of your life.
usr : those are all goals in my life that I need to reach
usr : I just don't know how most of the time
sys : (Providing Suggestions) I understand. We all have goals. Goals can be helpful. But ask yourself why you chose those particular goals.
usr : I feel like I can't get guidance anywhere
usr : those are goals that when I accomplish them it will make me feel better
sys : (Providing Suggestions) It sounds like you need someone to tell you what to do, or to give you permission to do what you want to do.
usr : if I accomplish them it will feel like there was improvement
usr : probably I've been used to my dad telling me what to do for a long time
usr : I lack self motivation
sys : (Others) If you need permission, I hereby grant you permission to pursue what is meaningful to you.
sys : (Providing Suggestions) You gave me a list of things that you want to achieve. Pick one.
usr : I want to do all those
usr : I'm not sure what should I do first
sys : (Question) I understand. Which one is more important. Which is the one you can do right away? Also: which one do you really *not* want to do?
usr : I feel like all those goals will take some time
usr : can't be accomplish right away
sys : (Information) Of course. Anything worthwhile takes time.
usr : I need to stay on top of those goals but I feel like I get side tracked
sys : (Information) You feel compelled to pursue these goals. Why? If you don't, what is the worst that could happen? What if you only pursued one goal?
usr : pursuing only one of these will not be enough to make me happy I will keep thinking about the goals I need to accomplish
sys : (Providing Suggestions) You need to readjust your expectations, which are causing you to feel unhappy.
usr : is there a technique that you can suggest I follow to feel self motivated and keep my goals organized and in check
usr : I will feel successful after completing most of these goals
sys : (Providing Suggestions) Pick a small action, like making your bed. Establish a habit of doing it daily. It will be easy to build on that success, but you might first establish a habit.
usr : yeah sometimes I don't make the bed I wait to see if my boyfriends makes it sometimes
usr : sometimes I do make the bed
usr : it's not that bad doing that
sys : (Others) Make the bed every day. Then pick another small goal.
usr : I actually feel good about my self after making the bed
usr : procrastination seems to get the best of me
usr : I wish I made the bed more often
sys : (Information) That is evidence that you should continue that behavior.
usr : that sounds weird
usr : not what you said I referring to what I said I think it was weird
usr : right?
usr : maybe you're right I need to make it a habit
sys : (Question) What do you think sounds weird?
usr : I need to make the bed more often since it makes me feel good after making it
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) That is not weird at all.
usr : oh okay thanks
sys : (Information) When we accomplish something, our brain rewards us with chemicals.
usr : wow
usr : that's good to know
sys : (Information) It sounds like your brain just gave you a squirt of chemicals.
usr : that explains that feeling after making the bed
usr : lol
sys : (Providing Suggestions) You have some big goals. Break them down into smaller ones.
usr : yes I think those are mostly big goals that's why I don't know where to start
sys : (Providing Suggestions) Weight loss is quantitative. Pick a number.
usr : pick a number?
sys : (Information) How much weight do you want to lose? How much can you lose this week, this month? It doesn't have to be much, but it must be measurable. How much less do you want to eat? It doesn't have to be much but it must be measurable. How much do you want to exercise? It doesn't have to be much but it must be measurable.
usr : that's really good advice to break down that goal
| (Affirmation and Reassurance) Great! I'm glad I was able to help. |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about depression regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says
"For a long time I have struggled with depression". | sys : (Others) Hi, how are you? What would you like to discuss today?
usr : Hello my name is Marie
usr : I have a lot of depression
usr : I feel like I'm always hurting
sys : (Reflection of feelings) Hi, Marie. You are dealing with depression. I'm sorry to hear that.
usr : I have low energy most of the time except for when I'm working
sys : (Question) What is it about work that gets you going?
usr : My job is fast paced I work for a call center working from home
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) You spend a lot of your day talking and interacting with people. Do you enjoy the work?
usr : I'm always taking one call after the other and barely got time to think about my problems I'm dealing with
usr : I enjoy my job
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) The work distracts you from your problems but it does not give you time to address them.
usr : I feel like I get to help alot of people
usr : it distracts me from my problems exactly
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I'm sure you do! Phone support requires a lot of patient explanation. That is challenging for many people.
usr : I'm actually one of the best at my job
usr : I wish I was that good with myself personally
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I'm glad you have found success and fulfillment at your work.
usr : Thank you
sys : (Question) If your job is good for you, what do you think makes you feel depressed then?
usr : I don't know what I'm going to myself when I'm not working
usr : I feel hopeless about many things
sys : (Providing Suggestions) Exercise? Reading? School? Friends?
sys : (Information) Hopelessness might be something that you have learned because you have expectations.
sys : (Question) Do you feel that there has to be some sort of result? Progress? Improvement?
usr : trying to lose weight, trying to void getting diabetes, having better conversation with boyfriend , convince him to spend more time with me instead of work buddies after work hours, want to finish college, being able to buy a house, improving my credit, convincing my dad and brother to get mental help
sys : (Question) If you didn't do any of those things ever, how would you feel about yourself?
usr : having a more active lifestyle , making new friends
usr : those are things I need to accomplish
sys : (Question) Now imagine you achieve all of those things, and you do so in spectacular fashion. Would you be happy? Or would you find another reason to feel hopeless?
usr : I believe those are the things that have been bothering me for a long time
usr : not being able to accomplish those things makes me feel hopeless
usr : frustrated
usr : feel like I'm meaningless to thers
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) It's important to remember that you choose what goals to pursue. You decide the criteria for success and failure. You are the final arbiter of your life.
usr : those are all goals in my life that I need to reach
usr : I just don't know how most of the time
sys : (Providing Suggestions) I understand. We all have goals. Goals can be helpful. But ask yourself why you chose those particular goals.
usr : I feel like I can't get guidance anywhere
usr : those are goals that when I accomplish them it will make me feel better
sys : (Providing Suggestions) It sounds like you need someone to tell you what to do, or to give you permission to do what you want to do.
usr : if I accomplish them it will feel like there was improvement
usr : probably I've been used to my dad telling me what to do for a long time
usr : I lack self motivation
sys : (Others) If you need permission, I hereby grant you permission to pursue what is meaningful to you.
sys : (Providing Suggestions) You gave me a list of things that you want to achieve. Pick one.
usr : I want to do all those
usr : I'm not sure what should I do first
sys : (Question) I understand. Which one is more important. Which is the one you can do right away? Also: which one do you really *not* want to do?
usr : I feel like all those goals will take some time
usr : can't be accomplish right away
sys : (Information) Of course. Anything worthwhile takes time.
usr : I need to stay on top of those goals but I feel like I get side tracked
sys : (Information) You feel compelled to pursue these goals. Why? If you don't, what is the worst that could happen? What if you only pursued one goal?
usr : pursuing only one of these will not be enough to make me happy I will keep thinking about the goals I need to accomplish
sys : (Providing Suggestions) You need to readjust your expectations, which are causing you to feel unhappy.
usr : is there a technique that you can suggest I follow to feel self motivated and keep my goals organized and in check
usr : I will feel successful after completing most of these goals
sys : (Providing Suggestions) Pick a small action, like making your bed. Establish a habit of doing it daily. It will be easy to build on that success, but you might first establish a habit.
usr : yeah sometimes I don't make the bed I wait to see if my boyfriends makes it sometimes
usr : sometimes I do make the bed
usr : it's not that bad doing that
sys : (Others) Make the bed every day. Then pick another small goal.
usr : I actually feel good about my self after making the bed
usr : procrastination seems to get the best of me
usr : I wish I made the bed more often
sys : (Information) That is evidence that you should continue that behavior.
usr : that sounds weird
usr : not what you said I referring to what I said I think it was weird
usr : right?
usr : maybe you're right I need to make it a habit
sys : (Question) What do you think sounds weird?
usr : I need to make the bed more often since it makes me feel good after making it
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) That is not weird at all.
usr : oh okay thanks
sys : (Information) When we accomplish something, our brain rewards us with chemicals.
usr : wow
usr : that's good to know
sys : (Information) It sounds like your brain just gave you a squirt of chemicals.
usr : that explains that feeling after making the bed
usr : lol
sys : (Providing Suggestions) You have some big goals. Break them down into smaller ones.
usr : yes I think those are mostly big goals that's why I don't know where to start
sys : (Providing Suggestions) Weight loss is quantitative. Pick a number.
usr : pick a number?
sys : (Information) How much weight do you want to lose? How much can you lose this week, this month? It doesn't have to be much, but it must be measurable. How much less do you want to eat? It doesn't have to be much but it must be measurable. How much do you want to exercise? It doesn't have to be much but it must be measurable.
usr : that's really good advice to break down that goal
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Great! I'm glad I was able to help.
usr : you did
usr : thank you so much
| (Affirmation and Reassurance) I wish you the best of luck with your goals! |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about depression regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says
"For a long time I have struggled with depression". | sys : (Others) Hi, how are you? What would you like to discuss today?
usr : Hello my name is Marie
usr : I have a lot of depression
usr : I feel like I'm always hurting
sys : (Reflection of feelings) Hi, Marie. You are dealing with depression. I'm sorry to hear that.
usr : I have low energy most of the time except for when I'm working
sys : (Question) What is it about work that gets you going?
usr : My job is fast paced I work for a call center working from home
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) You spend a lot of your day talking and interacting with people. Do you enjoy the work?
usr : I'm always taking one call after the other and barely got time to think about my problems I'm dealing with
usr : I enjoy my job
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) The work distracts you from your problems but it does not give you time to address them.
usr : I feel like I get to help alot of people
usr : it distracts me from my problems exactly
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I'm sure you do! Phone support requires a lot of patient explanation. That is challenging for many people.
usr : I'm actually one of the best at my job
usr : I wish I was that good with myself personally
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I'm glad you have found success and fulfillment at your work.
usr : Thank you
sys : (Question) If your job is good for you, what do you think makes you feel depressed then?
usr : I don't know what I'm going to myself when I'm not working
usr : I feel hopeless about many things
sys : (Providing Suggestions) Exercise? Reading? School? Friends?
sys : (Information) Hopelessness might be something that you have learned because you have expectations.
sys : (Question) Do you feel that there has to be some sort of result? Progress? Improvement?
usr : trying to lose weight, trying to void getting diabetes, having better conversation with boyfriend , convince him to spend more time with me instead of work buddies after work hours, want to finish college, being able to buy a house, improving my credit, convincing my dad and brother to get mental help
sys : (Question) If you didn't do any of those things ever, how would you feel about yourself?
usr : having a more active lifestyle , making new friends
usr : those are things I need to accomplish
sys : (Question) Now imagine you achieve all of those things, and you do so in spectacular fashion. Would you be happy? Or would you find another reason to feel hopeless?
usr : I believe those are the things that have been bothering me for a long time
usr : not being able to accomplish those things makes me feel hopeless
usr : frustrated
usr : feel like I'm meaningless to thers
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) It's important to remember that you choose what goals to pursue. You decide the criteria for success and failure. You are the final arbiter of your life.
usr : those are all goals in my life that I need to reach
usr : I just don't know how most of the time
sys : (Providing Suggestions) I understand. We all have goals. Goals can be helpful. But ask yourself why you chose those particular goals.
usr : I feel like I can't get guidance anywhere
usr : those are goals that when I accomplish them it will make me feel better
sys : (Providing Suggestions) It sounds like you need someone to tell you what to do, or to give you permission to do what you want to do.
usr : if I accomplish them it will feel like there was improvement
usr : probably I've been used to my dad telling me what to do for a long time
usr : I lack self motivation
sys : (Others) If you need permission, I hereby grant you permission to pursue what is meaningful to you.
sys : (Providing Suggestions) You gave me a list of things that you want to achieve. Pick one.
usr : I want to do all those
usr : I'm not sure what should I do first
sys : (Question) I understand. Which one is more important. Which is the one you can do right away? Also: which one do you really *not* want to do?
usr : I feel like all those goals will take some time
usr : can't be accomplish right away
sys : (Information) Of course. Anything worthwhile takes time.
usr : I need to stay on top of those goals but I feel like I get side tracked
sys : (Information) You feel compelled to pursue these goals. Why? If you don't, what is the worst that could happen? What if you only pursued one goal?
usr : pursuing only one of these will not be enough to make me happy I will keep thinking about the goals I need to accomplish
sys : (Providing Suggestions) You need to readjust your expectations, which are causing you to feel unhappy.
usr : is there a technique that you can suggest I follow to feel self motivated and keep my goals organized and in check
usr : I will feel successful after completing most of these goals
sys : (Providing Suggestions) Pick a small action, like making your bed. Establish a habit of doing it daily. It will be easy to build on that success, but you might first establish a habit.
usr : yeah sometimes I don't make the bed I wait to see if my boyfriends makes it sometimes
usr : sometimes I do make the bed
usr : it's not that bad doing that
sys : (Others) Make the bed every day. Then pick another small goal.
usr : I actually feel good about my self after making the bed
usr : procrastination seems to get the best of me
usr : I wish I made the bed more often
sys : (Information) That is evidence that you should continue that behavior.
usr : that sounds weird
usr : not what you said I referring to what I said I think it was weird
usr : right?
usr : maybe you're right I need to make it a habit
sys : (Question) What do you think sounds weird?
usr : I need to make the bed more often since it makes me feel good after making it
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) That is not weird at all.
usr : oh okay thanks
sys : (Information) When we accomplish something, our brain rewards us with chemicals.
usr : wow
usr : that's good to know
sys : (Information) It sounds like your brain just gave you a squirt of chemicals.
usr : that explains that feeling after making the bed
usr : lol
sys : (Providing Suggestions) You have some big goals. Break them down into smaller ones.
usr : yes I think those are mostly big goals that's why I don't know where to start
sys : (Providing Suggestions) Weight loss is quantitative. Pick a number.
usr : pick a number?
sys : (Information) How much weight do you want to lose? How much can you lose this week, this month? It doesn't have to be much, but it must be measurable. How much less do you want to eat? It doesn't have to be much but it must be measurable. How much do you want to exercise? It doesn't have to be much but it must be measurable.
usr : that's really good advice to break down that goal
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Great! I'm glad I was able to help.
usr : you did
usr : thank you so much
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I wish you the best of luck with your goals!
usr : thank you very much
usr : I really appreciate your guidance
usr : have a good night
| (Others) You as well. |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about fear regarding a/an job crisis. The seeker says
"I lost my job due to the fact my employer could not make a medical exemption for me. My wife works part-time now but I need to try to make money on the side so I can watch my daughter.". | (Others) hello | |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about fear regarding a/an job crisis. The seeker says
"I lost my job due to the fact my employer could not make a medical exemption for me. My wife works part-time now but I need to try to make money on the side so I can watch my daughter.". | sys : (Others) hello
usr : Hello.
| (Question) how are you doing. What is troubling you dear |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about fear regarding a/an job crisis. The seeker says
"I lost my job due to the fact my employer could not make a medical exemption for me. My wife works part-time now but I need to try to make money on the side so I can watch my daughter.". | sys : (Others) hello
usr : Hello.
sys : (Question) how are you doing. What is troubling you dear
usr : I lost my job because my employer wouldn't make an exemption for my medical condition. I'm out of work. I don't know how I'm going to pay my bills.
| (Restatement or Paraphrasing) if i get you right, you are fired because of your health condition |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about fear regarding a/an job crisis. The seeker says
"I lost my job due to the fact my employer could not make a medical exemption for me. My wife works part-time now but I need to try to make money on the side so I can watch my daughter.". | sys : (Others) hello
usr : Hello.
sys : (Question) how are you doing. What is troubling you dear
usr : I lost my job because my employer wouldn't make an exemption for my medical condition. I'm out of work. I don't know how I'm going to pay my bills.
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) if i get you right, you are fired because of your health condition
usr : No, I quit because they refused to make an exemption. I physically couldn't fulfill the requirements that they put on me.
| (Affirmation and Reassurance) that's really hard, i can feel your fear |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about fear regarding a/an job crisis. The seeker says
"I lost my job due to the fact my employer could not make a medical exemption for me. My wife works part-time now but I need to try to make money on the side so I can watch my daughter.". | sys : (Others) hello
usr : Hello.
sys : (Question) how are you doing. What is troubling you dear
usr : I lost my job because my employer wouldn't make an exemption for my medical condition. I'm out of work. I don't know how I'm going to pay my bills.
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) if i get you right, you are fired because of your health condition
usr : No, I quit because they refused to make an exemption. I physically couldn't fulfill the requirements that they put on me.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) that's really hard, i can feel your fear
| (Self-disclosure) i lost my job also because of covid economy inpact |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about fear regarding a/an job crisis. The seeker says
"I lost my job due to the fact my employer could not make a medical exemption for me. My wife works part-time now but I need to try to make money on the side so I can watch my daughter.". | sys : (Others) hello
usr : Hello.
sys : (Question) how are you doing. What is troubling you dear
usr : I lost my job because my employer wouldn't make an exemption for my medical condition. I'm out of work. I don't know how I'm going to pay my bills.
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) if i get you right, you are fired because of your health condition
usr : No, I quit because they refused to make an exemption. I physically couldn't fulfill the requirements that they put on me.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) that's really hard, i can feel your fear
sys : (Self-disclosure) i lost my job also because of covid economy inpact
usr : Yeah, I just don't know what to do now. My wife works part-time but I need a little more cash.
| (Information) have you try looking another job from nearby |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about fear regarding a/an job crisis. The seeker says
"I lost my job due to the fact my employer could not make a medical exemption for me. My wife works part-time now but I need to try to make money on the side so I can watch my daughter.". | sys : (Others) hello
usr : Hello.
sys : (Question) how are you doing. What is troubling you dear
usr : I lost my job because my employer wouldn't make an exemption for my medical condition. I'm out of work. I don't know how I'm going to pay my bills.
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) if i get you right, you are fired because of your health condition
usr : No, I quit because they refused to make an exemption. I physically couldn't fulfill the requirements that they put on me.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) that's really hard, i can feel your fear
sys : (Self-disclosure) i lost my job also because of covid economy inpact
usr : Yeah, I just don't know what to do now. My wife works part-time but I need a little more cash.
sys : (Information) have you try looking another job from nearby
usr : Yes, I have. I think I am getting closer to finding something.
| (Others) that's a good news |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about fear regarding a/an job crisis. The seeker says
"I lost my job due to the fact my employer could not make a medical exemption for me. My wife works part-time now but I need to try to make money on the side so I can watch my daughter.". | sys : (Others) hello
usr : Hello.
sys : (Question) how are you doing. What is troubling you dear
usr : I lost my job because my employer wouldn't make an exemption for my medical condition. I'm out of work. I don't know how I'm going to pay my bills.
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) if i get you right, you are fired because of your health condition
usr : No, I quit because they refused to make an exemption. I physically couldn't fulfill the requirements that they put on me.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) that's really hard, i can feel your fear
sys : (Self-disclosure) i lost my job also because of covid economy inpact
usr : Yeah, I just don't know what to do now. My wife works part-time but I need a little more cash.
sys : (Information) have you try looking another job from nearby
usr : Yes, I have. I think I am getting closer to finding something.
sys : (Others) that's a good news
usr : Yeah, thanks. I just hope it works out...
| (Providing Suggestions) you can also go online |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about fear regarding a/an job crisis. The seeker says
"I lost my job due to the fact my employer could not make a medical exemption for me. My wife works part-time now but I need to try to make money on the side so I can watch my daughter.". | sys : (Others) hello
usr : Hello.
sys : (Question) how are you doing. What is troubling you dear
usr : I lost my job because my employer wouldn't make an exemption for my medical condition. I'm out of work. I don't know how I'm going to pay my bills.
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) if i get you right, you are fired because of your health condition
usr : No, I quit because they refused to make an exemption. I physically couldn't fulfill the requirements that they put on me.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) that's really hard, i can feel your fear
sys : (Self-disclosure) i lost my job also because of covid economy inpact
usr : Yeah, I just don't know what to do now. My wife works part-time but I need a little more cash.
sys : (Information) have you try looking another job from nearby
usr : Yes, I have. I think I am getting closer to finding something.
sys : (Others) that's a good news
usr : Yeah, thanks. I just hope it works out...
sys : (Providing Suggestions) you can also go online
usr : Yeah, I'm using Indeed.
| (Affirmation and Reassurance) you are welcome. you have to keep it together for a while before you get one. But i believe it will be soon |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about fear regarding a/an job crisis. The seeker says
"I lost my job due to the fact my employer could not make a medical exemption for me. My wife works part-time now but I need to try to make money on the side so I can watch my daughter.". | sys : (Others) hello
usr : Hello.
sys : (Question) how are you doing. What is troubling you dear
usr : I lost my job because my employer wouldn't make an exemption for my medical condition. I'm out of work. I don't know how I'm going to pay my bills.
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) if i get you right, you are fired because of your health condition
usr : No, I quit because they refused to make an exemption. I physically couldn't fulfill the requirements that they put on me.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) that's really hard, i can feel your fear
sys : (Self-disclosure) i lost my job also because of covid economy inpact
usr : Yeah, I just don't know what to do now. My wife works part-time but I need a little more cash.
sys : (Information) have you try looking another job from nearby
usr : Yes, I have. I think I am getting closer to finding something.
sys : (Others) that's a good news
usr : Yeah, thanks. I just hope it works out...
sys : (Providing Suggestions) you can also go online
usr : Yeah, I'm using Indeed.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) you are welcome. you have to keep it together for a while before you get one. But i believe it will be soon
usr : Thanks, have you found a job?
| (Self-disclosure) i have found a pert-time job also, it doesn't pay much but its better than nothing |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about fear regarding a/an job crisis. The seeker says
"I lost my job due to the fact my employer could not make a medical exemption for me. My wife works part-time now but I need to try to make money on the side so I can watch my daughter.". | sys : (Others) hello
usr : Hello.
sys : (Question) how are you doing. What is troubling you dear
usr : I lost my job because my employer wouldn't make an exemption for my medical condition. I'm out of work. I don't know how I'm going to pay my bills.
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) if i get you right, you are fired because of your health condition
usr : No, I quit because they refused to make an exemption. I physically couldn't fulfill the requirements that they put on me.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) that's really hard, i can feel your fear
sys : (Self-disclosure) i lost my job also because of covid economy inpact
usr : Yeah, I just don't know what to do now. My wife works part-time but I need a little more cash.
sys : (Information) have you try looking another job from nearby
usr : Yes, I have. I think I am getting closer to finding something.
sys : (Others) that's a good news
usr : Yeah, thanks. I just hope it works out...
sys : (Providing Suggestions) you can also go online
usr : Yeah, I'm using Indeed.
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) you are welcome. you have to keep it together for a while before you get one. But i believe it will be soon
usr : Thanks, have you found a job?
sys : (Self-disclosure) i have found a pert-time job also, it doesn't pay much but its better than nothing
usr : That's true. It can be supplemented with gigs.
| (Others) exactly |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an academic pressure. The seeker says
"I have a large test and don't feel prepared". | usr : hello
| (Question) Hi, how are you? |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an academic pressure. The seeker says
"I have a large test and don't feel prepared". | usr : hello
sys : (Question) Hi, how are you?
usr : i feel anxious
| (Question) That sounds rough, do you know what triggers your anxiety? |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an academic pressure. The seeker says
"I have a large test and don't feel prepared". | usr : hello
sys : (Question) Hi, how are you?
usr : i feel anxious
sys : (Question) That sounds rough, do you know what triggers your anxiety?
usr : I have a large test coming up for school
| (Restatement or Paraphrasing) So it's the test anxiety that has been causing the stress. |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an academic pressure. The seeker says
"I have a large test and don't feel prepared". | usr : hello
sys : (Question) Hi, how are you?
usr : i feel anxious
sys : (Question) That sounds rough, do you know what triggers your anxiety?
usr : I have a large test coming up for school
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) So it's the test anxiety that has been causing the stress.
usr : yes, definitely
| (Self-disclosure) I had a lot of anxiety before exams when I was in school, too. |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an academic pressure. The seeker says
"I have a large test and don't feel prepared". | usr : hello
sys : (Question) Hi, how are you?
usr : i feel anxious
sys : (Question) That sounds rough, do you know what triggers your anxiety?
usr : I have a large test coming up for school
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) So it's the test anxiety that has been causing the stress.
usr : yes, definitely
sys : (Self-disclosure) I had a lot of anxiety before exams when I was in school, too.
usr : how did you manage stress
| (Self-disclosure) I tried my best to get more sleep and I studied earlier so that I didn't panic at the last minute. That made it slightly less stressful. |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an academic pressure. The seeker says
"I have a large test and don't feel prepared". | usr : hello
sys : (Question) Hi, how are you?
usr : i feel anxious
sys : (Question) That sounds rough, do you know what triggers your anxiety?
usr : I have a large test coming up for school
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) So it's the test anxiety that has been causing the stress.
usr : yes, definitely
sys : (Self-disclosure) I had a lot of anxiety before exams when I was in school, too.
usr : how did you manage stress
sys : (Self-disclosure) I tried my best to get more sleep and I studied earlier so that I didn't panic at the last minute. That made it slightly less stressful.
usr : that is what I try to do, I also exercise to relieve the stress
usr : the sleep part can be difficult
| (Affirmation and Reassurance) That is great! Exercise is supposed to help a lot with stress and anxiety. |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an academic pressure. The seeker says
"I have a large test and don't feel prepared". | usr : hello
sys : (Question) Hi, how are you?
usr : i feel anxious
sys : (Question) That sounds rough, do you know what triggers your anxiety?
usr : I have a large test coming up for school
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) So it's the test anxiety that has been causing the stress.
usr : yes, definitely
sys : (Self-disclosure) I had a lot of anxiety before exams when I was in school, too.
usr : how did you manage stress
sys : (Self-disclosure) I tried my best to get more sleep and I studied earlier so that I didn't panic at the last minute. That made it slightly less stressful.
usr : that is what I try to do, I also exercise to relieve the stress
usr : the sleep part can be difficult
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) That is great! Exercise is supposed to help a lot with stress and anxiety.
usr : Do you have any suggestions to improve sleep the night before?
| (Providing Suggestions) Many studies have shown that melatonin is a safe and effective sleep aid. |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an academic pressure. The seeker says
"I have a large test and don't feel prepared". | usr : hello
sys : (Question) Hi, how are you?
usr : i feel anxious
sys : (Question) That sounds rough, do you know what triggers your anxiety?
usr : I have a large test coming up for school
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) So it's the test anxiety that has been causing the stress.
usr : yes, definitely
sys : (Self-disclosure) I had a lot of anxiety before exams when I was in school, too.
usr : how did you manage stress
sys : (Self-disclosure) I tried my best to get more sleep and I studied earlier so that I didn't panic at the last minute. That made it slightly less stressful.
usr : that is what I try to do, I also exercise to relieve the stress
usr : the sleep part can be difficult
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) That is great! Exercise is supposed to help a lot with stress and anxiety.
usr : Do you have any suggestions to improve sleep the night before?
sys : (Providing Suggestions) Many studies have shown that melatonin is a safe and effective sleep aid.
| (Providing Suggestions) Boring podcasts are good for sleep, too. |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an academic pressure. The seeker says
"I have a large test and don't feel prepared". | usr : hello
sys : (Question) Hi, how are you?
usr : i feel anxious
sys : (Question) That sounds rough, do you know what triggers your anxiety?
usr : I have a large test coming up for school
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) So it's the test anxiety that has been causing the stress.
usr : yes, definitely
sys : (Self-disclosure) I had a lot of anxiety before exams when I was in school, too.
usr : how did you manage stress
sys : (Self-disclosure) I tried my best to get more sleep and I studied earlier so that I didn't panic at the last minute. That made it slightly less stressful.
usr : that is what I try to do, I also exercise to relieve the stress
usr : the sleep part can be difficult
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) That is great! Exercise is supposed to help a lot with stress and anxiety.
usr : Do you have any suggestions to improve sleep the night before?
sys : (Providing Suggestions) Many studies have shown that melatonin is a safe and effective sleep aid.
sys : (Providing Suggestions) Boring podcasts are good for sleep, too.
usr : I've tried melatonin - hit or miss. I haven't thought of podcasts - maybe I will try that
| (Affirmation and Reassurance) I can relate to the problems with sleeping and test anxiety. I know that if you try a few things to see what works for you, it will get better. |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an academic pressure. The seeker says
"I have a large test and don't feel prepared". | usr : hello
sys : (Question) Hi, how are you?
usr : i feel anxious
sys : (Question) That sounds rough, do you know what triggers your anxiety?
usr : I have a large test coming up for school
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) So it's the test anxiety that has been causing the stress.
usr : yes, definitely
sys : (Self-disclosure) I had a lot of anxiety before exams when I was in school, too.
usr : how did you manage stress
sys : (Self-disclosure) I tried my best to get more sleep and I studied earlier so that I didn't panic at the last minute. That made it slightly less stressful.
usr : that is what I try to do, I also exercise to relieve the stress
usr : the sleep part can be difficult
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) That is great! Exercise is supposed to help a lot with stress and anxiety.
usr : Do you have any suggestions to improve sleep the night before?
sys : (Providing Suggestions) Many studies have shown that melatonin is a safe and effective sleep aid.
sys : (Providing Suggestions) Boring podcasts are good for sleep, too.
usr : I've tried melatonin - hit or miss. I haven't thought of podcasts - maybe I will try that
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I can relate to the problems with sleeping and test anxiety. I know that if you try a few things to see what works for you, it will get better.
usr : thank you! luckily exams don't last forever
| (Others) Good luck on the exams- you can do it! :) |
### Dialogue background ###
The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an academic pressure. The seeker says
"I have a large test and don't feel prepared". | usr : hello
sys : (Question) Hi, how are you?
usr : i feel anxious
sys : (Question) That sounds rough, do you know what triggers your anxiety?
usr : I have a large test coming up for school
sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) So it's the test anxiety that has been causing the stress.
usr : yes, definitely
sys : (Self-disclosure) I had a lot of anxiety before exams when I was in school, too.
usr : how did you manage stress
sys : (Self-disclosure) I tried my best to get more sleep and I studied earlier so that I didn't panic at the last minute. That made it slightly less stressful.
usr : that is what I try to do, I also exercise to relieve the stress
usr : the sleep part can be difficult
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) That is great! Exercise is supposed to help a lot with stress and anxiety.
usr : Do you have any suggestions to improve sleep the night before?
sys : (Providing Suggestions) Many studies have shown that melatonin is a safe and effective sleep aid.
sys : (Providing Suggestions) Boring podcasts are good for sleep, too.
usr : I've tried melatonin - hit or miss. I haven't thought of podcasts - maybe I will try that
sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I can relate to the problems with sleeping and test anxiety. I know that if you try a few things to see what works for you, it will get better.
usr : thank you! luckily exams don't last forever
sys : (Others) Good luck on the exams- you can do it! :)
usr : thank you for your suggestions - which podcast do you recommend I try
| (Providing Suggestions) I like "Sleep with me" and "Anxiety Slayer". |
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