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### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about sadness regarding a/an breakup with partner. The seeker says "My boyfriend cheated in me and then broke up with me after I told him that I knew what he did.".
usr : I am having a deep sense of sadness after the break up with my boyfriend. usr : I feel like crying all the time and I feel like the sadness will never end. usr : I have sense of overwhelming sadness as if my heart is sinking or like I am on a sinking ship. I wake up in the middle of the night and I am gasping for air, too. sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) Thanks for sharing that with me. I'm so sorry you've been feeling like that. Breakups are so hard and can cause so much grief. usr : Yes, I feel like I will never meet anyone else and that I wasted so much time. sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I know those feelings of sadness can feel like they will never end- I have felt that way too before. usr : Do you feel like the best part of your life was over? That is how I feel now. Its seem like all of my plans for the future are over and ruined. sys : (Reflection of feelings) But they do pass eventually and become easier to manage- with time and care. Do you have anyone in your life, a friend or family member who you can lean on when you're feeling so sad? usr : I have a best friend but she told me that she didn't like my boyfriend from the beginning so she is glad that we broke up. Well, that I got dumped. sys : (Reflection of feelings) It sounds like it's hard to have your best friend not be as supportive as you want during this hard time. What has been helping you to pass the time these days- do you have any activities or hobbies that you like to do to relax, have fun, or take your mind of things? usr : I have been wanting to buy a bike and start taking my dog out for little bike rides. I want to get one with a basket and have her sit in the front. I just hate being alone and I feel so sad about doing everything alone now.
(Self-disclosure) That's a great idea. I love taking walks and bike rides outside when I feel down. I also have a little dog and she helps me whenever I'm feeling lonely- dogs are great at providing comfort and unconditional love.
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about sadness regarding a/an breakup with partner. The seeker says "My boyfriend cheated in me and then broke up with me after I told him that I knew what he did.".
usr : I am having a deep sense of sadness after the break up with my boyfriend. usr : I feel like crying all the time and I feel like the sadness will never end. usr : I have sense of overwhelming sadness as if my heart is sinking or like I am on a sinking ship. I wake up in the middle of the night and I am gasping for air, too. sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) Thanks for sharing that with me. I'm so sorry you've been feeling like that. Breakups are so hard and can cause so much grief. usr : Yes, I feel like I will never meet anyone else and that I wasted so much time. sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I know those feelings of sadness can feel like they will never end- I have felt that way too before. usr : Do you feel like the best part of your life was over? That is how I feel now. Its seem like all of my plans for the future are over and ruined. sys : (Reflection of feelings) But they do pass eventually and become easier to manage- with time and care. Do you have anyone in your life, a friend or family member who you can lean on when you're feeling so sad? usr : I have a best friend but she told me that she didn't like my boyfriend from the beginning so she is glad that we broke up. Well, that I got dumped. sys : (Reflection of feelings) It sounds like it's hard to have your best friend not be as supportive as you want during this hard time. What has been helping you to pass the time these days- do you have any activities or hobbies that you like to do to relax, have fun, or take your mind of things? usr : I have been wanting to buy a bike and start taking my dog out for little bike rides. I want to get one with a basket and have her sit in the front. I just hate being alone and I feel so sad about doing everything alone now. sys : (Self-disclosure) That's a great idea. I love taking walks and bike rides outside when I feel down. I also have a little dog and she helps me whenever I'm feeling lonely- dogs are great at providing comfort and unconditional love. usr : I just bought my puppy and she is super comforting. I think that because she was a recuse dog I feel a greater attachment. It is kind of nice having her.
(Providing Suggestions) My dog has also helped me meet other people and make friends- sometimes I'll walk my dog with others or go on bike rides with friends. If there is a dog park or local park nearby, maybe you can go and talk to other people there- talking about your dogs is a great icebreaker!
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about sadness regarding a/an breakup with partner. The seeker says "My boyfriend cheated in me and then broke up with me after I told him that I knew what he did.".
usr : I am having a deep sense of sadness after the break up with my boyfriend. usr : I feel like crying all the time and I feel like the sadness will never end. usr : I have sense of overwhelming sadness as if my heart is sinking or like I am on a sinking ship. I wake up in the middle of the night and I am gasping for air, too. sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) Thanks for sharing that with me. I'm so sorry you've been feeling like that. Breakups are so hard and can cause so much grief. usr : Yes, I feel like I will never meet anyone else and that I wasted so much time. sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I know those feelings of sadness can feel like they will never end- I have felt that way too before. usr : Do you feel like the best part of your life was over? That is how I feel now. Its seem like all of my plans for the future are over and ruined. sys : (Reflection of feelings) But they do pass eventually and become easier to manage- with time and care. Do you have anyone in your life, a friend or family member who you can lean on when you're feeling so sad? usr : I have a best friend but she told me that she didn't like my boyfriend from the beginning so she is glad that we broke up. Well, that I got dumped. sys : (Reflection of feelings) It sounds like it's hard to have your best friend not be as supportive as you want during this hard time. What has been helping you to pass the time these days- do you have any activities or hobbies that you like to do to relax, have fun, or take your mind of things? usr : I have been wanting to buy a bike and start taking my dog out for little bike rides. I want to get one with a basket and have her sit in the front. I just hate being alone and I feel so sad about doing everything alone now. sys : (Self-disclosure) That's a great idea. I love taking walks and bike rides outside when I feel down. I also have a little dog and she helps me whenever I'm feeling lonely- dogs are great at providing comfort and unconditional love. usr : I just bought my puppy and she is super comforting. I think that because she was a recuse dog I feel a greater attachment. It is kind of nice having her. sys : (Providing Suggestions) My dog has also helped me meet other people and make friends- sometimes I'll walk my dog with others or go on bike rides with friends. If there is a dog park or local park nearby, maybe you can go and talk to other people there- talking about your dogs is a great icebreaker! usr : I know about a local dog park and think I will visit it today. That is a really good idea. I don't need a bike for that.
(Information) I'm glad to hear that! I hope you have a great time there! Research has also shown that spending time outside everyday is really good for our mental health.
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about sadness regarding a/an breakup with partner. The seeker says "My boyfriend cheated in me and then broke up with me after I told him that I knew what he did.".
usr : I am having a deep sense of sadness after the break up with my boyfriend. usr : I feel like crying all the time and I feel like the sadness will never end. usr : I have sense of overwhelming sadness as if my heart is sinking or like I am on a sinking ship. I wake up in the middle of the night and I am gasping for air, too. sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) Thanks for sharing that with me. I'm so sorry you've been feeling like that. Breakups are so hard and can cause so much grief. usr : Yes, I feel like I will never meet anyone else and that I wasted so much time. sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I know those feelings of sadness can feel like they will never end- I have felt that way too before. usr : Do you feel like the best part of your life was over? That is how I feel now. Its seem like all of my plans for the future are over and ruined. sys : (Reflection of feelings) But they do pass eventually and become easier to manage- with time and care. Do you have anyone in your life, a friend or family member who you can lean on when you're feeling so sad? usr : I have a best friend but she told me that she didn't like my boyfriend from the beginning so she is glad that we broke up. Well, that I got dumped. sys : (Reflection of feelings) It sounds like it's hard to have your best friend not be as supportive as you want during this hard time. What has been helping you to pass the time these days- do you have any activities or hobbies that you like to do to relax, have fun, or take your mind of things? usr : I have been wanting to buy a bike and start taking my dog out for little bike rides. I want to get one with a basket and have her sit in the front. I just hate being alone and I feel so sad about doing everything alone now. sys : (Self-disclosure) That's a great idea. I love taking walks and bike rides outside when I feel down. I also have a little dog and she helps me whenever I'm feeling lonely- dogs are great at providing comfort and unconditional love. usr : I just bought my puppy and she is super comforting. I think that because she was a recuse dog I feel a greater attachment. It is kind of nice having her. sys : (Providing Suggestions) My dog has also helped me meet other people and make friends- sometimes I'll walk my dog with others or go on bike rides with friends. If there is a dog park or local park nearby, maybe you can go and talk to other people there- talking about your dogs is a great icebreaker! usr : I know about a local dog park and think I will visit it today. That is a really good idea. I don't need a bike for that. sys : (Information) I'm glad to hear that! I hope you have a great time there! Research has also shown that spending time outside everyday is really good for our mental health. usr : You are giving me something to think about that isn't related to the break up. I feel like a weight is sort of lifting off of me. I think I needed to talk and get some of my feelings on the table today.
(Providing Suggestions) If you are still interested in getting a bike, I'd say go for it too! Biking is a great stress relief and form of exercise that often makes me feel better.
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about sadness regarding a/an breakup with partner. The seeker says "My boyfriend cheated in me and then broke up with me after I told him that I knew what he did.".
usr : I am having a deep sense of sadness after the break up with my boyfriend. usr : I feel like crying all the time and I feel like the sadness will never end. usr : I have sense of overwhelming sadness as if my heart is sinking or like I am on a sinking ship. I wake up in the middle of the night and I am gasping for air, too. sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) Thanks for sharing that with me. I'm so sorry you've been feeling like that. Breakups are so hard and can cause so much grief. usr : Yes, I feel like I will never meet anyone else and that I wasted so much time. sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I know those feelings of sadness can feel like they will never end- I have felt that way too before. usr : Do you feel like the best part of your life was over? That is how I feel now. Its seem like all of my plans for the future are over and ruined. sys : (Reflection of feelings) But they do pass eventually and become easier to manage- with time and care. Do you have anyone in your life, a friend or family member who you can lean on when you're feeling so sad? usr : I have a best friend but she told me that she didn't like my boyfriend from the beginning so she is glad that we broke up. Well, that I got dumped. sys : (Reflection of feelings) It sounds like it's hard to have your best friend not be as supportive as you want during this hard time. What has been helping you to pass the time these days- do you have any activities or hobbies that you like to do to relax, have fun, or take your mind of things? usr : I have been wanting to buy a bike and start taking my dog out for little bike rides. I want to get one with a basket and have her sit in the front. I just hate being alone and I feel so sad about doing everything alone now. sys : (Self-disclosure) That's a great idea. I love taking walks and bike rides outside when I feel down. I also have a little dog and she helps me whenever I'm feeling lonely- dogs are great at providing comfort and unconditional love. usr : I just bought my puppy and she is super comforting. I think that because she was a recuse dog I feel a greater attachment. It is kind of nice having her. sys : (Providing Suggestions) My dog has also helped me meet other people and make friends- sometimes I'll walk my dog with others or go on bike rides with friends. If there is a dog park or local park nearby, maybe you can go and talk to other people there- talking about your dogs is a great icebreaker! usr : I know about a local dog park and think I will visit it today. That is a really good idea. I don't need a bike for that. sys : (Information) I'm glad to hear that! I hope you have a great time there! Research has also shown that spending time outside everyday is really good for our mental health. usr : You are giving me something to think about that isn't related to the break up. I feel like a weight is sort of lifting off of me. I think I needed to talk and get some of my feelings on the table today. sys : (Providing Suggestions) If you are still interested in getting a bike, I'd say go for it too! Biking is a great stress relief and form of exercise that often makes me feel better.
(Restatement or Paraphrasing) I am so glad to hear that and am so happy you are talking to me is making you feel better.
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about sadness regarding a/an breakup with partner. The seeker says "My boyfriend cheated in me and then broke up with me after I told him that I knew what he did.".
usr : I am having a deep sense of sadness after the break up with my boyfriend. usr : I feel like crying all the time and I feel like the sadness will never end. usr : I have sense of overwhelming sadness as if my heart is sinking or like I am on a sinking ship. I wake up in the middle of the night and I am gasping for air, too. sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) Thanks for sharing that with me. I'm so sorry you've been feeling like that. Breakups are so hard and can cause so much grief. usr : Yes, I feel like I will never meet anyone else and that I wasted so much time. sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I know those feelings of sadness can feel like they will never end- I have felt that way too before. usr : Do you feel like the best part of your life was over? That is how I feel now. Its seem like all of my plans for the future are over and ruined. sys : (Reflection of feelings) But they do pass eventually and become easier to manage- with time and care. Do you have anyone in your life, a friend or family member who you can lean on when you're feeling so sad? usr : I have a best friend but she told me that she didn't like my boyfriend from the beginning so she is glad that we broke up. Well, that I got dumped. sys : (Reflection of feelings) It sounds like it's hard to have your best friend not be as supportive as you want during this hard time. What has been helping you to pass the time these days- do you have any activities or hobbies that you like to do to relax, have fun, or take your mind of things? usr : I have been wanting to buy a bike and start taking my dog out for little bike rides. I want to get one with a basket and have her sit in the front. I just hate being alone and I feel so sad about doing everything alone now. sys : (Self-disclosure) That's a great idea. I love taking walks and bike rides outside when I feel down. I also have a little dog and she helps me whenever I'm feeling lonely- dogs are great at providing comfort and unconditional love. usr : I just bought my puppy and she is super comforting. I think that because she was a recuse dog I feel a greater attachment. It is kind of nice having her. sys : (Providing Suggestions) My dog has also helped me meet other people and make friends- sometimes I'll walk my dog with others or go on bike rides with friends. If there is a dog park or local park nearby, maybe you can go and talk to other people there- talking about your dogs is a great icebreaker! usr : I know about a local dog park and think I will visit it today. That is a really good idea. I don't need a bike for that. sys : (Information) I'm glad to hear that! I hope you have a great time there! Research has also shown that spending time outside everyday is really good for our mental health. usr : You are giving me something to think about that isn't related to the break up. I feel like a weight is sort of lifting off of me. I think I needed to talk and get some of my feelings on the table today. sys : (Providing Suggestions) If you are still interested in getting a bike, I'd say go for it too! Biking is a great stress relief and form of exercise that often makes me feel better. sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) I am so glad to hear that and am so happy you are talking to me is making you feel better. usr : Yes, I really want to get one but since I don't have a lot of money right now I will waitr on that and go to the dog park instead. I also heard about yoga iin the park.
(Information) Those are both great ideas! Yoga in the park sounds awesome. Yoga is another great stress reliever and form of exercise that is often free or very inexpensive.
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about sadness regarding a/an breakup with partner. The seeker says "My boyfriend cheated in me and then broke up with me after I told him that I knew what he did.".
usr : I am having a deep sense of sadness after the break up with my boyfriend. usr : I feel like crying all the time and I feel like the sadness will never end. usr : I have sense of overwhelming sadness as if my heart is sinking or like I am on a sinking ship. I wake up in the middle of the night and I am gasping for air, too. sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) Thanks for sharing that with me. I'm so sorry you've been feeling like that. Breakups are so hard and can cause so much grief. usr : Yes, I feel like I will never meet anyone else and that I wasted so much time. sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I know those feelings of sadness can feel like they will never end- I have felt that way too before. usr : Do you feel like the best part of your life was over? That is how I feel now. Its seem like all of my plans for the future are over and ruined. sys : (Reflection of feelings) But they do pass eventually and become easier to manage- with time and care. Do you have anyone in your life, a friend or family member who you can lean on when you're feeling so sad? usr : I have a best friend but she told me that she didn't like my boyfriend from the beginning so she is glad that we broke up. Well, that I got dumped. sys : (Reflection of feelings) It sounds like it's hard to have your best friend not be as supportive as you want during this hard time. What has been helping you to pass the time these days- do you have any activities or hobbies that you like to do to relax, have fun, or take your mind of things? usr : I have been wanting to buy a bike and start taking my dog out for little bike rides. I want to get one with a basket and have her sit in the front. I just hate being alone and I feel so sad about doing everything alone now. sys : (Self-disclosure) That's a great idea. I love taking walks and bike rides outside when I feel down. I also have a little dog and she helps me whenever I'm feeling lonely- dogs are great at providing comfort and unconditional love. usr : I just bought my puppy and she is super comforting. I think that because she was a recuse dog I feel a greater attachment. It is kind of nice having her. sys : (Providing Suggestions) My dog has also helped me meet other people and make friends- sometimes I'll walk my dog with others or go on bike rides with friends. If there is a dog park or local park nearby, maybe you can go and talk to other people there- talking about your dogs is a great icebreaker! usr : I know about a local dog park and think I will visit it today. That is a really good idea. I don't need a bike for that. sys : (Information) I'm glad to hear that! I hope you have a great time there! Research has also shown that spending time outside everyday is really good for our mental health. usr : You are giving me something to think about that isn't related to the break up. I feel like a weight is sort of lifting off of me. I think I needed to talk and get some of my feelings on the table today. sys : (Providing Suggestions) If you are still interested in getting a bike, I'd say go for it too! Biking is a great stress relief and form of exercise that often makes me feel better. sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) I am so glad to hear that and am so happy you are talking to me is making you feel better. usr : Yes, I really want to get one but since I don't have a lot of money right now I will waitr on that and go to the dog park instead. I also heard about yoga iin the park. sys : (Information) Those are both great ideas! Yoga in the park sounds awesome. Yoga is another great stress reliever and form of exercise that is often free or very inexpensive. usr : I am feeling like life still goes on and things are going on all around me. I am going to start seeing whats out there and trying to join in a little bit more. My dog is opening a door for me and with your encouragement too.
(Question) I am very glad to hear that. Is there anything else I can help you with today? I am here to listen.
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about sadness regarding a/an breakup with partner. The seeker says "My boyfriend cheated in me and then broke up with me after I told him that I knew what he did.".
usr : I am having a deep sense of sadness after the break up with my boyfriend. usr : I feel like crying all the time and I feel like the sadness will never end. usr : I have sense of overwhelming sadness as if my heart is sinking or like I am on a sinking ship. I wake up in the middle of the night and I am gasping for air, too. sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) Thanks for sharing that with me. I'm so sorry you've been feeling like that. Breakups are so hard and can cause so much grief. usr : Yes, I feel like I will never meet anyone else and that I wasted so much time. sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I know those feelings of sadness can feel like they will never end- I have felt that way too before. usr : Do you feel like the best part of your life was over? That is how I feel now. Its seem like all of my plans for the future are over and ruined. sys : (Reflection of feelings) But they do pass eventually and become easier to manage- with time and care. Do you have anyone in your life, a friend or family member who you can lean on when you're feeling so sad? usr : I have a best friend but she told me that she didn't like my boyfriend from the beginning so she is glad that we broke up. Well, that I got dumped. sys : (Reflection of feelings) It sounds like it's hard to have your best friend not be as supportive as you want during this hard time. What has been helping you to pass the time these days- do you have any activities or hobbies that you like to do to relax, have fun, or take your mind of things? usr : I have been wanting to buy a bike and start taking my dog out for little bike rides. I want to get one with a basket and have her sit in the front. I just hate being alone and I feel so sad about doing everything alone now. sys : (Self-disclosure) That's a great idea. I love taking walks and bike rides outside when I feel down. I also have a little dog and she helps me whenever I'm feeling lonely- dogs are great at providing comfort and unconditional love. usr : I just bought my puppy and she is super comforting. I think that because she was a recuse dog I feel a greater attachment. It is kind of nice having her. sys : (Providing Suggestions) My dog has also helped me meet other people and make friends- sometimes I'll walk my dog with others or go on bike rides with friends. If there is a dog park or local park nearby, maybe you can go and talk to other people there- talking about your dogs is a great icebreaker! usr : I know about a local dog park and think I will visit it today. That is a really good idea. I don't need a bike for that. sys : (Information) I'm glad to hear that! I hope you have a great time there! Research has also shown that spending time outside everyday is really good for our mental health. usr : You are giving me something to think about that isn't related to the break up. I feel like a weight is sort of lifting off of me. I think I needed to talk and get some of my feelings on the table today. sys : (Providing Suggestions) If you are still interested in getting a bike, I'd say go for it too! Biking is a great stress relief and form of exercise that often makes me feel better. sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) I am so glad to hear that and am so happy you are talking to me is making you feel better. usr : Yes, I really want to get one but since I don't have a lot of money right now I will waitr on that and go to the dog park instead. I also heard about yoga iin the park. sys : (Information) Those are both great ideas! Yoga in the park sounds awesome. Yoga is another great stress reliever and form of exercise that is often free or very inexpensive. usr : I am feeling like life still goes on and things are going on all around me. I am going to start seeing whats out there and trying to join in a little bit more. My dog is opening a door for me and with your encouragement too. sys : (Question) I am very glad to hear that. Is there anything else I can help you with today? I am here to listen. usr : I was thinking about reading self help books or journaling but I was so down on myself.
(Information) Reading and journaling are also great tools to use. Even when you are feeling down it can be helpful to write down your feelings as a form of release.
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about sadness regarding a/an breakup with partner. The seeker says "My boyfriend cheated in me and then broke up with me after I told him that I knew what he did.".
usr : I am having a deep sense of sadness after the break up with my boyfriend. usr : I feel like crying all the time and I feel like the sadness will never end. usr : I have sense of overwhelming sadness as if my heart is sinking or like I am on a sinking ship. I wake up in the middle of the night and I am gasping for air, too. sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) Thanks for sharing that with me. I'm so sorry you've been feeling like that. Breakups are so hard and can cause so much grief. usr : Yes, I feel like I will never meet anyone else and that I wasted so much time. sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I know those feelings of sadness can feel like they will never end- I have felt that way too before. usr : Do you feel like the best part of your life was over? That is how I feel now. Its seem like all of my plans for the future are over and ruined. sys : (Reflection of feelings) But they do pass eventually and become easier to manage- with time and care. Do you have anyone in your life, a friend or family member who you can lean on when you're feeling so sad? usr : I have a best friend but she told me that she didn't like my boyfriend from the beginning so she is glad that we broke up. Well, that I got dumped. sys : (Reflection of feelings) It sounds like it's hard to have your best friend not be as supportive as you want during this hard time. What has been helping you to pass the time these days- do you have any activities or hobbies that you like to do to relax, have fun, or take your mind of things? usr : I have been wanting to buy a bike and start taking my dog out for little bike rides. I want to get one with a basket and have her sit in the front. I just hate being alone and I feel so sad about doing everything alone now. sys : (Self-disclosure) That's a great idea. I love taking walks and bike rides outside when I feel down. I also have a little dog and she helps me whenever I'm feeling lonely- dogs are great at providing comfort and unconditional love. usr : I just bought my puppy and she is super comforting. I think that because she was a recuse dog I feel a greater attachment. It is kind of nice having her. sys : (Providing Suggestions) My dog has also helped me meet other people and make friends- sometimes I'll walk my dog with others or go on bike rides with friends. If there is a dog park or local park nearby, maybe you can go and talk to other people there- talking about your dogs is a great icebreaker! usr : I know about a local dog park and think I will visit it today. That is a really good idea. I don't need a bike for that. sys : (Information) I'm glad to hear that! I hope you have a great time there! Research has also shown that spending time outside everyday is really good for our mental health. usr : You are giving me something to think about that isn't related to the break up. I feel like a weight is sort of lifting off of me. I think I needed to talk and get some of my feelings on the table today. sys : (Providing Suggestions) If you are still interested in getting a bike, I'd say go for it too! Biking is a great stress relief and form of exercise that often makes me feel better. sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) I am so glad to hear that and am so happy you are talking to me is making you feel better. usr : Yes, I really want to get one but since I don't have a lot of money right now I will waitr on that and go to the dog park instead. I also heard about yoga iin the park. sys : (Information) Those are both great ideas! Yoga in the park sounds awesome. Yoga is another great stress reliever and form of exercise that is often free or very inexpensive. usr : I am feeling like life still goes on and things are going on all around me. I am going to start seeing whats out there and trying to join in a little bit more. My dog is opening a door for me and with your encouragement too. sys : (Question) I am very glad to hear that. Is there anything else I can help you with today? I am here to listen. usr : I was thinking about reading self help books or journaling but I was so down on myself. sys : (Information) Reading and journaling are also great tools to use. Even when you are feeling down it can be helpful to write down your feelings as a form of release. usr : Thank you for all of your support and understanding today. I am going to journal and then head to the dog park and get some fresh air.
(Others) That sounds like a great plan. Good luck and I hope you continue to feel better.
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about sadness regarding a/an breakup with partner. The seeker says "My boyfriend cheated in me and then broke up with me after I told him that I knew what he did.".
usr : I am having a deep sense of sadness after the break up with my boyfriend. usr : I feel like crying all the time and I feel like the sadness will never end. usr : I have sense of overwhelming sadness as if my heart is sinking or like I am on a sinking ship. I wake up in the middle of the night and I am gasping for air, too. sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) Thanks for sharing that with me. I'm so sorry you've been feeling like that. Breakups are so hard and can cause so much grief. usr : Yes, I feel like I will never meet anyone else and that I wasted so much time. sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) I know those feelings of sadness can feel like they will never end- I have felt that way too before. usr : Do you feel like the best part of your life was over? That is how I feel now. Its seem like all of my plans for the future are over and ruined. sys : (Reflection of feelings) But they do pass eventually and become easier to manage- with time and care. Do you have anyone in your life, a friend or family member who you can lean on when you're feeling so sad? usr : I have a best friend but she told me that she didn't like my boyfriend from the beginning so she is glad that we broke up. Well, that I got dumped. sys : (Reflection of feelings) It sounds like it's hard to have your best friend not be as supportive as you want during this hard time. What has been helping you to pass the time these days- do you have any activities or hobbies that you like to do to relax, have fun, or take your mind of things? usr : I have been wanting to buy a bike and start taking my dog out for little bike rides. I want to get one with a basket and have her sit in the front. I just hate being alone and I feel so sad about doing everything alone now. sys : (Self-disclosure) That's a great idea. I love taking walks and bike rides outside when I feel down. I also have a little dog and she helps me whenever I'm feeling lonely- dogs are great at providing comfort and unconditional love. usr : I just bought my puppy and she is super comforting. I think that because she was a recuse dog I feel a greater attachment. It is kind of nice having her. sys : (Providing Suggestions) My dog has also helped me meet other people and make friends- sometimes I'll walk my dog with others or go on bike rides with friends. If there is a dog park or local park nearby, maybe you can go and talk to other people there- talking about your dogs is a great icebreaker! usr : I know about a local dog park and think I will visit it today. That is a really good idea. I don't need a bike for that. sys : (Information) I'm glad to hear that! I hope you have a great time there! Research has also shown that spending time outside everyday is really good for our mental health. usr : You are giving me something to think about that isn't related to the break up. I feel like a weight is sort of lifting off of me. I think I needed to talk and get some of my feelings on the table today. sys : (Providing Suggestions) If you are still interested in getting a bike, I'd say go for it too! Biking is a great stress relief and form of exercise that often makes me feel better. sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) I am so glad to hear that and am so happy you are talking to me is making you feel better. usr : Yes, I really want to get one but since I don't have a lot of money right now I will waitr on that and go to the dog park instead. I also heard about yoga iin the park. sys : (Information) Those are both great ideas! Yoga in the park sounds awesome. Yoga is another great stress reliever and form of exercise that is often free or very inexpensive. usr : I am feeling like life still goes on and things are going on all around me. I am going to start seeing whats out there and trying to join in a little bit more. My dog is opening a door for me and with your encouragement too. sys : (Question) I am very glad to hear that. Is there anything else I can help you with today? I am here to listen. usr : I was thinking about reading self help books or journaling but I was so down on myself. sys : (Information) Reading and journaling are also great tools to use. Even when you are feeling down it can be helpful to write down your feelings as a form of release. usr : Thank you for all of your support and understanding today. I am going to journal and then head to the dog park and get some fresh air. sys : (Others) That sounds like a great plan. Good luck and I hope you continue to feel better. usr : Thank you again for being a wonderful listener and better friend than my best one.
(Others) You're very welcome.
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an job crisis. The seeker says "Going to lose my job in January, not sure what to do about that.".
usr : Just found out my position will be eliminated in January. Freaking out! 1
(Restatement or Paraphrasing) Wow. So you're being laid off soon?
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an job crisis. The seeker says "Going to lose my job in January, not sure what to do about that.".
usr : Just found out my position will be eliminated in January. Freaking out! 1 sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) Wow. So you're being laid off soon? usr : Yes. Apparently the company just can't continue to operate and pay all of us. So my position will be gone. They said they may be able to hire me back after all the Covid stuff, but couldn't guarantee it 2
(Self-disclosure) I've been laid off many times. Never gets easier.
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an job crisis. The seeker says "Going to lose my job in January, not sure what to do about that.".
usr : Just found out my position will be eliminated in January. Freaking out! 1 sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) Wow. So you're being laid off soon? usr : Yes. Apparently the company just can't continue to operate and pay all of us. So my position will be gone. They said they may be able to hire me back after all the Covid stuff, but couldn't guarantee it 2 sys : (Self-disclosure) I've been laid off many times. Never gets easier.
(Providing Suggestions) Will they give you severance? Do you qualify for unemployment? Any offer for retraining or job assistance?
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an job crisis. The seeker says "Going to lose my job in January, not sure what to do about that.".
usr : Just found out my position will be eliminated in January. Freaking out! 1 sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) Wow. So you're being laid off soon? usr : Yes. Apparently the company just can't continue to operate and pay all of us. So my position will be gone. They said they may be able to hire me back after all the Covid stuff, but couldn't guarantee it 2 sys : (Self-disclosure) I've been laid off many times. Never gets easier. sys : (Providing Suggestions) Will they give you severance? Do you qualify for unemployment? Any offer for retraining or job assistance? usr : It is hard emotionally - as well as financially. I tried calling the unemployment office to find out what help they may have but no one answered me. 3
(Affirmation and Reassurance) Your not getting the unemployment office to respond seems to be a common problem. They weren't geared up for this. Fortunately, the online portal has been helpful for many.
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an job crisis. The seeker says "Going to lose my job in January, not sure what to do about that.".
usr : Just found out my position will be eliminated in January. Freaking out! 1 sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) Wow. So you're being laid off soon? usr : Yes. Apparently the company just can't continue to operate and pay all of us. So my position will be gone. They said they may be able to hire me back after all the Covid stuff, but couldn't guarantee it 2 sys : (Self-disclosure) I've been laid off many times. Never gets easier. sys : (Providing Suggestions) Will they give you severance? Do you qualify for unemployment? Any offer for retraining or job assistance? usr : It is hard emotionally - as well as financially. I tried calling the unemployment office to find out what help they may have but no one answered me. 3 sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Your not getting the unemployment office to respond seems to be a common problem. They weren't geared up for this. Fortunately, the online portal has been helpful for many.
(Question) What are your skills and strong points?
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an job crisis. The seeker says "Going to lose my job in January, not sure what to do about that.".
usr : Just found out my position will be eliminated in January. Freaking out! 1 sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) Wow. So you're being laid off soon? usr : Yes. Apparently the company just can't continue to operate and pay all of us. So my position will be gone. They said they may be able to hire me back after all the Covid stuff, but couldn't guarantee it 2 sys : (Self-disclosure) I've been laid off many times. Never gets easier. sys : (Providing Suggestions) Will they give you severance? Do you qualify for unemployment? Any offer for retraining or job assistance? usr : It is hard emotionally - as well as financially. I tried calling the unemployment office to find out what help they may have but no one answered me. 3 sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Your not getting the unemployment office to respond seems to be a common problem. They weren't geared up for this. Fortunately, the online portal has been helpful for many. sys : (Question) What are your skills and strong points? usr : I will have to look at that. I've not been in the job market for 25 years. I thought they may be able to provide some assistance in just where do I begin. 4 usr : I'm a teacher at a private school. 4
(Restatement or Paraphrasing) You want to know where to start. Sounds like you are young.
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an job crisis. The seeker says "Going to lose my job in January, not sure what to do about that.".
usr : Just found out my position will be eliminated in January. Freaking out! 1 sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) Wow. So you're being laid off soon? usr : Yes. Apparently the company just can't continue to operate and pay all of us. So my position will be gone. They said they may be able to hire me back after all the Covid stuff, but couldn't guarantee it 2 sys : (Self-disclosure) I've been laid off many times. Never gets easier. sys : (Providing Suggestions) Will they give you severance? Do you qualify for unemployment? Any offer for retraining or job assistance? usr : It is hard emotionally - as well as financially. I tried calling the unemployment office to find out what help they may have but no one answered me. 3 sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Your not getting the unemployment office to respond seems to be a common problem. They weren't geared up for this. Fortunately, the online portal has been helpful for many. sys : (Question) What are your skills and strong points? usr : I will have to look at that. I've not been in the job market for 25 years. I thought they may be able to provide some assistance in just where do I begin. 4 usr : I'm a teacher at a private school. 4 sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) You want to know where to start. Sounds like you are young. usr : Well not as young as I once was - in my 40s. 5
(Affirmation and Reassurance) Teachers are wonderful! Experienced teachers are even better. Age 40 is still young enough to be competitive in today's market. You will get lots of job interviews and offers before you know it.
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an job crisis. The seeker says "Going to lose my job in January, not sure what to do about that.".
usr : Just found out my position will be eliminated in January. Freaking out! 1 sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) Wow. So you're being laid off soon? usr : Yes. Apparently the company just can't continue to operate and pay all of us. So my position will be gone. They said they may be able to hire me back after all the Covid stuff, but couldn't guarantee it 2 sys : (Self-disclosure) I've been laid off many times. Never gets easier. sys : (Providing Suggestions) Will they give you severance? Do you qualify for unemployment? Any offer for retraining or job assistance? usr : It is hard emotionally - as well as financially. I tried calling the unemployment office to find out what help they may have but no one answered me. 3 sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Your not getting the unemployment office to respond seems to be a common problem. They weren't geared up for this. Fortunately, the online portal has been helpful for many. sys : (Question) What are your skills and strong points? usr : I will have to look at that. I've not been in the job market for 25 years. I thought they may be able to provide some assistance in just where do I begin. 4 usr : I'm a teacher at a private school. 4 sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) You want to know where to start. Sounds like you are young. usr : Well not as young as I once was - in my 40s. 5 sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Teachers are wonderful! Experienced teachers are even better. Age 40 is still young enough to be competitive in today's market. You will get lots of job interviews and offers before you know it. usr : I'm concerned because now is just not the normal time they hire new teachers on. Plus a lot of the school systems around me are all virtual right now, so I'm concerned about that 6
(Question) How are your online/virtual skills?
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an job crisis. The seeker says "Going to lose my job in January, not sure what to do about that.".
usr : Just found out my position will be eliminated in January. Freaking out! 1 sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) Wow. So you're being laid off soon? usr : Yes. Apparently the company just can't continue to operate and pay all of us. So my position will be gone. They said they may be able to hire me back after all the Covid stuff, but couldn't guarantee it 2 sys : (Self-disclosure) I've been laid off many times. Never gets easier. sys : (Providing Suggestions) Will they give you severance? Do you qualify for unemployment? Any offer for retraining or job assistance? usr : It is hard emotionally - as well as financially. I tried calling the unemployment office to find out what help they may have but no one answered me. 3 sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Your not getting the unemployment office to respond seems to be a common problem. They weren't geared up for this. Fortunately, the online portal has been helpful for many. sys : (Question) What are your skills and strong points? usr : I will have to look at that. I've not been in the job market for 25 years. I thought they may be able to provide some assistance in just where do I begin. 4 usr : I'm a teacher at a private school. 4 sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) You want to know where to start. Sounds like you are young. usr : Well not as young as I once was - in my 40s. 5 sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Teachers are wonderful! Experienced teachers are even better. Age 40 is still young enough to be competitive in today's market. You will get lots of job interviews and offers before you know it. usr : I'm concerned because now is just not the normal time they hire new teachers on. Plus a lot of the school systems around me are all virtual right now, so I'm concerned about that 6 sys : (Question) How are your online/virtual skills?
(Providing Suggestions) Use your time off to get confidence in online forums like Zoom and MS Teams.
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an job crisis. The seeker says "Going to lose my job in January, not sure what to do about that.".
usr : Just found out my position will be eliminated in January. Freaking out! 1 sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) Wow. So you're being laid off soon? usr : Yes. Apparently the company just can't continue to operate and pay all of us. So my position will be gone. They said they may be able to hire me back after all the Covid stuff, but couldn't guarantee it 2 sys : (Self-disclosure) I've been laid off many times. Never gets easier. sys : (Providing Suggestions) Will they give you severance? Do you qualify for unemployment? Any offer for retraining or job assistance? usr : It is hard emotionally - as well as financially. I tried calling the unemployment office to find out what help they may have but no one answered me. 3 sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Your not getting the unemployment office to respond seems to be a common problem. They weren't geared up for this. Fortunately, the online portal has been helpful for many. sys : (Question) What are your skills and strong points? usr : I will have to look at that. I've not been in the job market for 25 years. I thought they may be able to provide some assistance in just where do I begin. 4 usr : I'm a teacher at a private school. 4 sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) You want to know where to start. Sounds like you are young. usr : Well not as young as I once was - in my 40s. 5 sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Teachers are wonderful! Experienced teachers are even better. Age 40 is still young enough to be competitive in today's market. You will get lots of job interviews and offers before you know it. usr : I'm concerned because now is just not the normal time they hire new teachers on. Plus a lot of the school systems around me are all virtual right now, so I'm concerned about that 6 sys : (Question) How are your online/virtual skills? sys : (Providing Suggestions) Use your time off to get confidence in online forums like Zoom and MS Teams. usr : We've used Zoom for some of our kids at my current school but it's usually one on one, not an entire classroom 7
(Information) There's many online job hunting sites that are free. Indeed, Zip Recruiter, Craig's List, Monster, newspaper classifieds.
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an job crisis. The seeker says "Going to lose my job in January, not sure what to do about that.".
usr : Just found out my position will be eliminated in January. Freaking out! 1 sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) Wow. So you're being laid off soon? usr : Yes. Apparently the company just can't continue to operate and pay all of us. So my position will be gone. They said they may be able to hire me back after all the Covid stuff, but couldn't guarantee it 2 sys : (Self-disclosure) I've been laid off many times. Never gets easier. sys : (Providing Suggestions) Will they give you severance? Do you qualify for unemployment? Any offer for retraining or job assistance? usr : It is hard emotionally - as well as financially. I tried calling the unemployment office to find out what help they may have but no one answered me. 3 sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Your not getting the unemployment office to respond seems to be a common problem. They weren't geared up for this. Fortunately, the online portal has been helpful for many. sys : (Question) What are your skills and strong points? usr : I will have to look at that. I've not been in the job market for 25 years. I thought they may be able to provide some assistance in just where do I begin. 4 usr : I'm a teacher at a private school. 4 sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) You want to know where to start. Sounds like you are young. usr : Well not as young as I once was - in my 40s. 5 sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Teachers are wonderful! Experienced teachers are even better. Age 40 is still young enough to be competitive in today's market. You will get lots of job interviews and offers before you know it. usr : I'm concerned because now is just not the normal time they hire new teachers on. Plus a lot of the school systems around me are all virtual right now, so I'm concerned about that 6 sys : (Question) How are your online/virtual skills? sys : (Providing Suggestions) Use your time off to get confidence in online forums like Zoom and MS Teams. usr : We've used Zoom for some of our kids at my current school but it's usually one on one, not an entire classroom 7 sys : (Information) There's many online job hunting sites that are free. Indeed, Zip Recruiter, Craig's List, Monster, newspaper classifieds. usr : Yes I need to investigate those. I got my current job right out of college and I've been there 25 years! I'm so nervous about teaching somewhere else. 8
(Reflection of feelings) I feel your pain. Being laid off is a stab to the heart. Very disconcerting. Sounds as if you have been thrown out of your comfort zone.
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an job crisis. The seeker says "Going to lose my job in January, not sure what to do about that.".
usr : Just found out my position will be eliminated in January. Freaking out! 1 sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) Wow. So you're being laid off soon? usr : Yes. Apparently the company just can't continue to operate and pay all of us. So my position will be gone. They said they may be able to hire me back after all the Covid stuff, but couldn't guarantee it 2 sys : (Self-disclosure) I've been laid off many times. Never gets easier. sys : (Providing Suggestions) Will they give you severance? Do you qualify for unemployment? Any offer for retraining or job assistance? usr : It is hard emotionally - as well as financially. I tried calling the unemployment office to find out what help they may have but no one answered me. 3 sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Your not getting the unemployment office to respond seems to be a common problem. They weren't geared up for this. Fortunately, the online portal has been helpful for many. sys : (Question) What are your skills and strong points? usr : I will have to look at that. I've not been in the job market for 25 years. I thought they may be able to provide some assistance in just where do I begin. 4 usr : I'm a teacher at a private school. 4 sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) You want to know where to start. Sounds like you are young. usr : Well not as young as I once was - in my 40s. 5 sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Teachers are wonderful! Experienced teachers are even better. Age 40 is still young enough to be competitive in today's market. You will get lots of job interviews and offers before you know it. usr : I'm concerned because now is just not the normal time they hire new teachers on. Plus a lot of the school systems around me are all virtual right now, so I'm concerned about that 6 sys : (Question) How are your online/virtual skills? sys : (Providing Suggestions) Use your time off to get confidence in online forums like Zoom and MS Teams. usr : We've used Zoom for some of our kids at my current school but it's usually one on one, not an entire classroom 7 sys : (Information) There's many online job hunting sites that are free. Indeed, Zip Recruiter, Craig's List, Monster, newspaper classifieds. usr : Yes I need to investigate those. I got my current job right out of college and I've been there 25 years! I'm so nervous about teaching somewhere else. 8 sys : (Reflection of feelings) I feel your pain. Being laid off is a stab to the heart. Very disconcerting. Sounds as if you have been thrown out of your comfort zone. usr : Most definitely. Not to mention the children that depend on me, many of the children that I work with have special needs and changing their teachers can be traumatic. So I'm worried about them as well. 9
(Self-disclosure) I'm sixty and one thing I've noticed during past lay-offs is that people end up in a better position.
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an job crisis. The seeker says "Going to lose my job in January, not sure what to do about that.".
usr : Just found out my position will be eliminated in January. Freaking out! 1 sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) Wow. So you're being laid off soon? usr : Yes. Apparently the company just can't continue to operate and pay all of us. So my position will be gone. They said they may be able to hire me back after all the Covid stuff, but couldn't guarantee it 2 sys : (Self-disclosure) I've been laid off many times. Never gets easier. sys : (Providing Suggestions) Will they give you severance? Do you qualify for unemployment? Any offer for retraining or job assistance? usr : It is hard emotionally - as well as financially. I tried calling the unemployment office to find out what help they may have but no one answered me. 3 sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Your not getting the unemployment office to respond seems to be a common problem. They weren't geared up for this. Fortunately, the online portal has been helpful for many. sys : (Question) What are your skills and strong points? usr : I will have to look at that. I've not been in the job market for 25 years. I thought they may be able to provide some assistance in just where do I begin. 4 usr : I'm a teacher at a private school. 4 sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) You want to know where to start. Sounds like you are young. usr : Well not as young as I once was - in my 40s. 5 sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Teachers are wonderful! Experienced teachers are even better. Age 40 is still young enough to be competitive in today's market. You will get lots of job interviews and offers before you know it. usr : I'm concerned because now is just not the normal time they hire new teachers on. Plus a lot of the school systems around me are all virtual right now, so I'm concerned about that 6 sys : (Question) How are your online/virtual skills? sys : (Providing Suggestions) Use your time off to get confidence in online forums like Zoom and MS Teams. usr : We've used Zoom for some of our kids at my current school but it's usually one on one, not an entire classroom 7 sys : (Information) There's many online job hunting sites that are free. Indeed, Zip Recruiter, Craig's List, Monster, newspaper classifieds. usr : Yes I need to investigate those. I got my current job right out of college and I've been there 25 years! I'm so nervous about teaching somewhere else. 8 sys : (Reflection of feelings) I feel your pain. Being laid off is a stab to the heart. Very disconcerting. Sounds as if you have been thrown out of your comfort zone. usr : Most definitely. Not to mention the children that depend on me, many of the children that I work with have special needs and changing their teachers can be traumatic. So I'm worried about them as well. 9 sys : (Self-disclosure) I'm sixty and one thing I've noticed during past lay-offs is that people end up in a better position. usr : I hope that is the case this time around for me. Ugh, I've got to do a new resume too!! EEK! 10
(Affirmation and Reassurance) I admire your dedication to the children. They will always have a place in their heart for you. Fortunately, children are resilient so the trauma could be short-lived for them.
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anger regarding a/an breakup with partner. The seeker says "I'm mad at my boyfriend for not taking responsibility.".
(Others) Hello
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anger regarding a/an breakup with partner. The seeker says "I'm mad at my boyfriend for not taking responsibility.".
sys : (Others) Hello usr : Hi, how are you?
(Question) Good thanks, so what's troubling you?
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anger regarding a/an breakup with partner. The seeker says "I'm mad at my boyfriend for not taking responsibility.".
sys : (Others) Hello usr : Hi, how are you? sys : (Question) Good thanks, so what's troubling you? usr : I'm so mad at my boyfriend for not taking any responsibility. I'm about to break up with him.
(Question) Responsibility in regards to what? Like in what area of life do you mean?
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anger regarding a/an breakup with partner. The seeker says "I'm mad at my boyfriend for not taking responsibility.".
sys : (Others) Hello usr : Hi, how are you? sys : (Question) Good thanks, so what's troubling you? usr : I'm so mad at my boyfriend for not taking any responsibility. I'm about to break up with him. sys : (Question) Responsibility in regards to what? Like in what area of life do you mean? usr : We've been dating 4 years, meeting in high school. Now we're graduated and I've gone to college. He doesn't have a job yet after 1 year.
(Question) Hmm, has he been looking for work, or just laying around playing video games and shit like that?
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anger regarding a/an breakup with partner. The seeker says "I'm mad at my boyfriend for not taking responsibility.".
sys : (Others) Hello usr : Hi, how are you? sys : (Question) Good thanks, so what's troubling you? usr : I'm so mad at my boyfriend for not taking any responsibility. I'm about to break up with him. sys : (Question) Responsibility in regards to what? Like in what area of life do you mean? usr : We've been dating 4 years, meeting in high school. Now we're graduated and I've gone to college. He doesn't have a job yet after 1 year. sys : (Question) Hmm, has he been looking for work, or just laying around playing video games and shit like that? usr : I've been away at college and just came home on break so I'm not sure. He tells me he is looking but I don't know how it's taking a year to get a job.
(Others) Well, I suppose it's possible that he's been earnestly looking and just not having any luck. Is he kind of a loser in general, or is he a stand-up guy?
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anger regarding a/an breakup with partner. The seeker says "I'm mad at my boyfriend for not taking responsibility.".
sys : (Others) Hello usr : Hi, how are you? sys : (Question) Good thanks, so what's troubling you? usr : I'm so mad at my boyfriend for not taking any responsibility. I'm about to break up with him. sys : (Question) Responsibility in regards to what? Like in what area of life do you mean? usr : We've been dating 4 years, meeting in high school. Now we're graduated and I've gone to college. He doesn't have a job yet after 1 year. sys : (Question) Hmm, has he been looking for work, or just laying around playing video games and shit like that? usr : I've been away at college and just came home on break so I'm not sure. He tells me he is looking but I don't know how it's taking a year to get a job. sys : (Others) Well, I suppose it's possible that he's been earnestly looking and just not having any luck. Is he kind of a loser in general, or is he a stand-up guy? usr : He got average grades in school but didn't really miss days from school.
(Restatement or Paraphrasing) Ok, so it sounds like you're kind of fed up with him in general, and not having a job is maybe just a part of the bigger issue?
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anger regarding a/an breakup with partner. The seeker says "I'm mad at my boyfriend for not taking responsibility.".
sys : (Others) Hello usr : Hi, how are you? sys : (Question) Good thanks, so what's troubling you? usr : I'm so mad at my boyfriend for not taking any responsibility. I'm about to break up with him. sys : (Question) Responsibility in regards to what? Like in what area of life do you mean? usr : We've been dating 4 years, meeting in high school. Now we're graduated and I've gone to college. He doesn't have a job yet after 1 year. sys : (Question) Hmm, has he been looking for work, or just laying around playing video games and shit like that? usr : I've been away at college and just came home on break so I'm not sure. He tells me he is looking but I don't know how it's taking a year to get a job. sys : (Others) Well, I suppose it's possible that he's been earnestly looking and just not having any luck. Is he kind of a loser in general, or is he a stand-up guy? usr : He got average grades in school but didn't really miss days from school. sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) Ok, so it sounds like you're kind of fed up with him in general, and not having a job is maybe just a part of the bigger issue? usr : That's probably correct. He hasn't been in contact with me as much since I left for school. I just expected more.
(Affirmation and Reassurance) Well, it sounds like you're both in kind of a transitional period in life. It's pretty normal for relationships to not necessarily survive through things like this
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about sadness regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says "The feel of isolation during pandemic and being an immigrant without any family closeby.".
usr : Hello?
(Question) Hello, how can I help you 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 feel of isolation during pandemic and being an immigrant without any family closeby.".
usr : Hello? sys : (Question) Hello, how can I help you today? usr : I just need someone to listen to me. How are you?
(Question) I am doing well. What would you like to talk about?
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about sadness regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says "The feel of isolation during pandemic and being an immigrant without any family closeby.".
usr : Hello? sys : (Question) Hello, how can I help you today? usr : I just need someone to listen to me. How are you? sys : (Question) I am doing well. What would you like to talk about? usr : I feel really sad right now, I missed my family haven't seen them for 3 years now. I planned to see them this year but then this pandemic happens.
(Restatement or Paraphrasing) So you were planning to see them after three years but the pandemic has put a halt on that for the time being.
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about sadness regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says "The feel of isolation during pandemic and being an immigrant without any family closeby.".
usr : Hello? sys : (Question) Hello, how can I help you today? usr : I just need someone to listen to me. How are you? sys : (Question) I am doing well. What would you like to talk about? usr : I feel really sad right now, I missed my family haven't seen them for 3 years now. I planned to see them this year but then this pandemic happens. sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) So you were planning to see them after three years but the pandemic has put a halt on that for the time being. usr : Yes that's right.
(Question) How far from you do they live?
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about sadness regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says "The feel of isolation during pandemic and being an immigrant without any family closeby.".
usr : Hello? sys : (Question) Hello, how can I help you today? usr : I just need someone to listen to me. How are you? sys : (Question) I am doing well. What would you like to talk about? usr : I feel really sad right now, I missed my family haven't seen them for 3 years now. I planned to see them this year but then this pandemic happens. sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) So you were planning to see them after three years but the pandemic has put a halt on that for the time being. usr : Yes that's right. sys : (Question) How far from you do they live? usr : I'm in the other side of the world. That is like more than 8000miles away.
(Affirmation and Reassurance) Wow! That is a long way. This pandemic will pass in time so you can visit them.
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about sadness regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says "The feel of isolation during pandemic and being an immigrant without any family closeby.".
usr : Hello? sys : (Question) Hello, how can I help you today? usr : I just need someone to listen to me. How are you? sys : (Question) I am doing well. What would you like to talk about? usr : I feel really sad right now, I missed my family haven't seen them for 3 years now. I planned to see them this year but then this pandemic happens. sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) So you were planning to see them after three years but the pandemic has put a halt on that for the time being. usr : Yes that's right. sys : (Question) How far from you do they live? usr : I'm in the other side of the world. That is like more than 8000miles away. sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Wow! That is a long way. This pandemic will pass in time so you can visit them. usr : I really hope so. Thank you. Merry Christmas.
(Providing Suggestions) Are you able to video chat with them? Possibly with skype, facebook messenger, or zoom. Seeing their faces on the screen could help to ease the sadness.
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about sadness regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says "The feel of isolation during pandemic and being an immigrant without any family closeby.".
usr : Hello? sys : (Question) Hello, how can I help you today? usr : I just need someone to listen to me. How are you? sys : (Question) I am doing well. What would you like to talk about? usr : I feel really sad right now, I missed my family haven't seen them for 3 years now. I planned to see them this year but then this pandemic happens. sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) So you were planning to see them after three years but the pandemic has put a halt on that for the time being. usr : Yes that's right. sys : (Question) How far from you do they live? usr : I'm in the other side of the world. That is like more than 8000miles away. sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Wow! That is a long way. This pandemic will pass in time so you can visit them. usr : I really hope so. Thank you. Merry Christmas. sys : (Providing Suggestions) Are you able to video chat with them? Possibly with skype, facebook messenger, or zoom. Seeing their faces on the screen could help to ease the sadness. usr : Yes I always do, plus it always reminds why I needed to be away from them. I am working hard to support my family. I envy families who are together during holidays.
(Self-disclosure) I can sympathize with you, my sister, niece, and nephew live on the other side of the country, about 3000 miles away. I know it's hard to be so far away.
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about sadness regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says "The feel of isolation during pandemic and being an immigrant without any family closeby.".
usr : Hello? sys : (Question) Hello, how can I help you today? usr : I just need someone to listen to me. How are you? sys : (Question) I am doing well. What would you like to talk about? usr : I feel really sad right now, I missed my family haven't seen them for 3 years now. I planned to see them this year but then this pandemic happens. sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) So you were planning to see them after three years but the pandemic has put a halt on that for the time being. usr : Yes that's right. sys : (Question) How far from you do they live? usr : I'm in the other side of the world. That is like more than 8000miles away. sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Wow! That is a long way. This pandemic will pass in time so you can visit them. usr : I really hope so. Thank you. Merry Christmas. sys : (Providing Suggestions) Are you able to video chat with them? Possibly with skype, facebook messenger, or zoom. Seeing their faces on the screen could help to ease the sadness. usr : Yes I always do, plus it always reminds why I needed to be away from them. I am working hard to support my family. I envy families who are together during holidays. sys : (Self-disclosure) I can sympathize with you, my sister, niece, and nephew live on the other side of the country, about 3000 miles away. I know it's hard to be so far away. usr : I hope you were able to see them.
(Question) What type of plans do you have when you see them?
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about sadness regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says "The feel of isolation during pandemic and being an immigrant without any family closeby.".
usr : Hello? sys : (Question) Hello, how can I help you today? usr : I just need someone to listen to me. How are you? sys : (Question) I am doing well. What would you like to talk about? usr : I feel really sad right now, I missed my family haven't seen them for 3 years now. I planned to see them this year but then this pandemic happens. sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) So you were planning to see them after three years but the pandemic has put a halt on that for the time being. usr : Yes that's right. sys : (Question) How far from you do they live? usr : I'm in the other side of the world. That is like more than 8000miles away. sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Wow! That is a long way. This pandemic will pass in time so you can visit them. usr : I really hope so. Thank you. Merry Christmas. sys : (Providing Suggestions) Are you able to video chat with them? Possibly with skype, facebook messenger, or zoom. Seeing their faces on the screen could help to ease the sadness. usr : Yes I always do, plus it always reminds why I needed to be away from them. I am working hard to support my family. I envy families who are together during holidays. sys : (Self-disclosure) I can sympathize with you, my sister, niece, and nephew live on the other side of the country, about 3000 miles away. I know it's hard to be so far away. usr : I hope you were able to see them. sys : (Question) What type of plans do you have when you see them? usr : I am planning to bring them to nice places my parents never experiences traveling to nice places. They are getting old and want the best for my parents and siblings.
(Others) I hope this pandemic ends quickly so that you get to see your family soon.
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about sadness regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says "The feel of isolation during pandemic and being an immigrant without any family closeby.".
usr : Hello? sys : (Question) Hello, how can I help you today? usr : I just need someone to listen to me. How are you? sys : (Question) I am doing well. What would you like to talk about? usr : I feel really sad right now, I missed my family haven't seen them for 3 years now. I planned to see them this year but then this pandemic happens. sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) So you were planning to see them after three years but the pandemic has put a halt on that for the time being. usr : Yes that's right. sys : (Question) How far from you do they live? usr : I'm in the other side of the world. That is like more than 8000miles away. sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Wow! That is a long way. This pandemic will pass in time so you can visit them. usr : I really hope so. Thank you. Merry Christmas. sys : (Providing Suggestions) Are you able to video chat with them? Possibly with skype, facebook messenger, or zoom. Seeing their faces on the screen could help to ease the sadness. usr : Yes I always do, plus it always reminds why I needed to be away from them. I am working hard to support my family. I envy families who are together during holidays. sys : (Self-disclosure) I can sympathize with you, my sister, niece, and nephew live on the other side of the country, about 3000 miles away. I know it's hard to be so far away. usr : I hope you were able to see them. sys : (Question) What type of plans do you have when you see them? usr : I am planning to bring them to nice places my parents never experiences traveling to nice places. They are getting old and want the best for my parents and siblings. sys : (Others) I hope this pandemic ends quickly so that you get to see your family soon. usr : I hope too, Thank you for listening. Have a great day! I really appreciate it.
(Providing Suggestions) you can call them anytime your sad and missing them.
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about depression regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says "covid depression".
(Question) Hello there, are things going well with you right now?
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about depression regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says "covid depression".
sys : (Question) Hello there, are things going well with you right now? usr : hey, i'm having a rough time. i'm really depressed about the never ending covid situation
(Question) I do not blame you. Would you like to tell me what specifically is bad about it for you?
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about depression regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says "covid depression".
sys : (Question) Hello there, are things going well with you right now? usr : hey, i'm having a rough time. i'm really depressed about the never ending covid situation sys : (Question) I do not blame you. Would you like to tell me what specifically is bad about it for you? usr : i am just feeling like there's no good news, i'm constantly onthe verge of tears
(Reflection of feelings) So you just feel as though there is nothing to look forward to at the moment?
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about depression regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says "covid depression".
sys : (Question) Hello there, are things going well with you right now? usr : hey, i'm having a rough time. i'm really depressed about the never ending covid situation sys : (Question) I do not blame you. Would you like to tell me what specifically is bad about it for you? usr : i am just feeling like there's no good news, i'm constantly onthe verge of tears sys : (Reflection of feelings) So you just feel as though there is nothing to look forward to at the moment? usr : yes, it's all doom and gloom there no good news nothing to look forward to
(Self-disclosure) I have to admit that I have been feeling much this way myself. It has been a very long year, hasn't it?
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about depression regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says "covid depression".
sys : (Question) Hello there, are things going well with you right now? usr : hey, i'm having a rough time. i'm really depressed about the never ending covid situation sys : (Question) I do not blame you. Would you like to tell me what specifically is bad about it for you? usr : i am just feeling like there's no good news, i'm constantly onthe verge of tears sys : (Reflection of feelings) So you just feel as though there is nothing to look forward to at the moment? usr : yes, it's all doom and gloom there no good news nothing to look forward to sys : (Self-disclosure) I have to admit that I have been feeling much this way myself. It has been a very long year, hasn't it? usr : it has been a long year and i fear it will be a dark, deadly winter
(Self-disclosure) There is the new year to look forward to. It might bring new things - there might be a vaccine, for instance.
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about depression regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says "covid depression".
sys : (Question) Hello there, are things going well with you right now? usr : hey, i'm having a rough time. i'm really depressed about the never ending covid situation sys : (Question) I do not blame you. Would you like to tell me what specifically is bad about it for you? usr : i am just feeling like there's no good news, i'm constantly onthe verge of tears sys : (Reflection of feelings) So you just feel as though there is nothing to look forward to at the moment? usr : yes, it's all doom and gloom there no good news nothing to look forward to sys : (Self-disclosure) I have to admit that I have been feeling much this way myself. It has been a very long year, hasn't it? usr : it has been a long year and i fear it will be a dark, deadly winter sys : (Self-disclosure) There is the new year to look forward to. It might bring new things - there might be a vaccine, for instance. usr : that woudl help, but i have been discouraged by the number of people who aren't following the science usr : why aren't they wearing masks?
(Reflection of feelings) So you feel that there are a lot of ignorant people out there who are making things worse by refusing to follow the rules?
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about depression regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says "covid depression".
sys : (Question) Hello there, are things going well with you right now? usr : hey, i'm having a rough time. i'm really depressed about the never ending covid situation sys : (Question) I do not blame you. Would you like to tell me what specifically is bad about it for you? usr : i am just feeling like there's no good news, i'm constantly onthe verge of tears sys : (Reflection of feelings) So you just feel as though there is nothing to look forward to at the moment? usr : yes, it's all doom and gloom there no good news nothing to look forward to sys : (Self-disclosure) I have to admit that I have been feeling much this way myself. It has been a very long year, hasn't it? usr : it has been a long year and i fear it will be a dark, deadly winter sys : (Self-disclosure) There is the new year to look forward to. It might bring new things - there might be a vaccine, for instance. usr : that woudl help, but i have been discouraged by the number of people who aren't following the science usr : why aren't they wearing masks? sys : (Reflection of feelings) So you feel that there are a lot of ignorant people out there who are making things worse by refusing to follow the rules? usr : yes. things are bad and those peole are making it worse by not following the rules or advice
(Self-disclosure) All we can really do is to follow the rule ourselves and so help to make things better for people!
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about depression regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says "covid depression".
sys : (Question) Hello there, are things going well with you right now? usr : hey, i'm having a rough time. i'm really depressed about the never ending covid situation sys : (Question) I do not blame you. Would you like to tell me what specifically is bad about it for you? usr : i am just feeling like there's no good news, i'm constantly onthe verge of tears sys : (Reflection of feelings) So you just feel as though there is nothing to look forward to at the moment? usr : yes, it's all doom and gloom there no good news nothing to look forward to sys : (Self-disclosure) I have to admit that I have been feeling much this way myself. It has been a very long year, hasn't it? usr : it has been a long year and i fear it will be a dark, deadly winter sys : (Self-disclosure) There is the new year to look forward to. It might bring new things - there might be a vaccine, for instance. usr : that woudl help, but i have been discouraged by the number of people who aren't following the science usr : why aren't they wearing masks? sys : (Reflection of feelings) So you feel that there are a lot of ignorant people out there who are making things worse by refusing to follow the rules? usr : yes. things are bad and those peole are making it worse by not following the rules or advice sys : (Self-disclosure) All we can really do is to follow the rule ourselves and so help to make things better for people! usr : we are currently quarantined because my son was exposed to a coworker who tested positive. we should know in a couple of day if he's positiv or not
(Question) That must feel very difficult for you. Do you have anyone around who can support you, even if just by leaving groceries outside of your door?
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about depression regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says "covid depression".
sys : (Question) Hello there, are things going well with you right now? usr : hey, i'm having a rough time. i'm really depressed about the never ending covid situation sys : (Question) I do not blame you. Would you like to tell me what specifically is bad about it for you? usr : i am just feeling like there's no good news, i'm constantly onthe verge of tears sys : (Reflection of feelings) So you just feel as though there is nothing to look forward to at the moment? usr : yes, it's all doom and gloom there no good news nothing to look forward to sys : (Self-disclosure) I have to admit that I have been feeling much this way myself. It has been a very long year, hasn't it? usr : it has been a long year and i fear it will be a dark, deadly winter sys : (Self-disclosure) There is the new year to look forward to. It might bring new things - there might be a vaccine, for instance. usr : that woudl help, but i have been discouraged by the number of people who aren't following the science usr : why aren't they wearing masks? sys : (Reflection of feelings) So you feel that there are a lot of ignorant people out there who are making things worse by refusing to follow the rules? usr : yes. things are bad and those peole are making it worse by not following the rules or advice sys : (Self-disclosure) All we can really do is to follow the rule ourselves and so help to make things better for people! usr : we are currently quarantined because my son was exposed to a coworker who tested positive. we should know in a couple of day if he's positiv or not sys : (Question) That must feel very difficult for you. Do you have anyone around who can support you, even if just by leaving groceries outside of your door? usr : the number of unkowns with this virus is stressful and makes it even more baffling that people wont follow what we do know usr : we are well stocked, i did that over the summer, thanksfor asking
(Reflection of feelings) I think that some people simply do not have much in the way of current sense. Is it true to say that this is making things worse for you?
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about depression regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says "covid depression".
sys : (Question) Hello there, are things going well with you right now? usr : hey, i'm having a rough time. i'm really depressed about the never ending covid situation sys : (Question) I do not blame you. Would you like to tell me what specifically is bad about it for you? usr : i am just feeling like there's no good news, i'm constantly onthe verge of tears sys : (Reflection of feelings) So you just feel as though there is nothing to look forward to at the moment? usr : yes, it's all doom and gloom there no good news nothing to look forward to sys : (Self-disclosure) I have to admit that I have been feeling much this way myself. It has been a very long year, hasn't it? usr : it has been a long year and i fear it will be a dark, deadly winter sys : (Self-disclosure) There is the new year to look forward to. It might bring new things - there might be a vaccine, for instance. usr : that woudl help, but i have been discouraged by the number of people who aren't following the science usr : why aren't they wearing masks? sys : (Reflection of feelings) So you feel that there are a lot of ignorant people out there who are making things worse by refusing to follow the rules? usr : yes. things are bad and those peole are making it worse by not following the rules or advice sys : (Self-disclosure) All we can really do is to follow the rule ourselves and so help to make things better for people! usr : we are currently quarantined because my son was exposed to a coworker who tested positive. we should know in a couple of day if he's positiv or not sys : (Question) That must feel very difficult for you. Do you have anyone around who can support you, even if just by leaving groceries outside of your door? usr : the number of unkowns with this virus is stressful and makes it even more baffling that people wont follow what we do know usr : we are well stocked, i did that over the summer, thanksfor asking sys : (Reflection of feelings) I think that some people simply do not have much in the way of current sense. Is it true to say that this is making things worse for you?
(Others) common sense, sorry.
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about depression regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says "covid depression".
sys : (Question) Hello there, are things going well with you right now? usr : hey, i'm having a rough time. i'm really depressed about the never ending covid situation sys : (Question) I do not blame you. Would you like to tell me what specifically is bad about it for you? usr : i am just feeling like there's no good news, i'm constantly onthe verge of tears sys : (Reflection of feelings) So you just feel as though there is nothing to look forward to at the moment? usr : yes, it's all doom and gloom there no good news nothing to look forward to sys : (Self-disclosure) I have to admit that I have been feeling much this way myself. It has been a very long year, hasn't it? usr : it has been a long year and i fear it will be a dark, deadly winter sys : (Self-disclosure) There is the new year to look forward to. It might bring new things - there might be a vaccine, for instance. usr : that woudl help, but i have been discouraged by the number of people who aren't following the science usr : why aren't they wearing masks? sys : (Reflection of feelings) So you feel that there are a lot of ignorant people out there who are making things worse by refusing to follow the rules? usr : yes. things are bad and those peole are making it worse by not following the rules or advice sys : (Self-disclosure) All we can really do is to follow the rule ourselves and so help to make things better for people! usr : we are currently quarantined because my son was exposed to a coworker who tested positive. we should know in a couple of day if he's positiv or not sys : (Question) That must feel very difficult for you. Do you have anyone around who can support you, even if just by leaving groceries outside of your door? usr : the number of unkowns with this virus is stressful and makes it even more baffling that people wont follow what we do know usr : we are well stocked, i did that over the summer, thanksfor asking sys : (Reflection of feelings) I think that some people simply do not have much in the way of current sense. Is it true to say that this is making things worse for you? sys : (Others) common sense, sorry. usr : really the part that' sthe most upsetting right this very minute is that we are having to wait for the test results before my husband can come home usr : he works out of state
(Restatement or Paraphrasing) That must be incredibly difficult for you. I gather your husband is not with you right now. How long have you been separated for?
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about depression regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says "Losing Job".
(Others) Good afternoon! 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 "Losing Job".
sys : (Others) Good afternoon! What can I help you with today? usr : Hello every since I lost my job I have felt sad and useless
(Affirmation and Reassurance) That is an extremely tough situation to go through, 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 "Losing Job".
sys : (Others) Good afternoon! What can I help you with today? usr : Hello every since I lost my job I have felt sad and useless sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) That is an extremely tough situation to go through, I'm sorry to hear that. usr : Application after application I get rejected, it makes it hard to even fill out more
(Self-disclosure) Yes, job applications can feel particularly demeaning to complete. Personally, I get frustrated with all the repetition and then repetitive rejection. It seems like I had no value.
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about depression regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says "Losing Job".
sys : (Others) Good afternoon! What can I help you with today? usr : Hello every since I lost my job I have felt sad and useless sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) That is an extremely tough situation to go through, I'm sorry to hear that. usr : Application after application I get rejected, it makes it hard to even fill out more sys : (Self-disclosure) Yes, job applications can feel particularly demeaning to complete. Personally, I get frustrated with all the repetition and then repetitive rejection. It seems like I had no value.
(Affirmation and Reassurance) But you have to consider that there are dozens of different reasons why you don't get selected for a job, and quite a few of them have nothing to do with you , either as a person or as an employee.
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about depression regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says "Losing Job".
sys : (Others) Good afternoon! What can I help you with today? usr : Hello every since I lost my job I have felt sad and useless sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) That is an extremely tough situation to go through, I'm sorry to hear that. usr : Application after application I get rejected, it makes it hard to even fill out more sys : (Self-disclosure) Yes, job applications can feel particularly demeaning to complete. Personally, I get frustrated with all the repetition and then repetitive rejection. It seems like I had no value. sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) But you have to consider that there are dozens of different reasons why you don't get selected for a job, and quite a few of them have nothing to do with you , either as a person or as an employee. usr : It feels good someone else knows how frustrating and what a cycle it creates but I am also sorry that you do know how it is also. usr : Thank you for that, it seems most of the jobs I am applying for I am over qualified for which doesn't make sense to me and makes me think it is something personal about me.
(Reflection of feelings) No, don't think that. I know of several employers that have actually said they don't want employees smarter than them. It requires more money and more management, and quite a few people are very happy to not do either of those things for ostensibly higher quality workforce.
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about depression regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says "Losing Job".
sys : (Others) Good afternoon! What can I help you with today? usr : Hello every since I lost my job I have felt sad and useless sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) That is an extremely tough situation to go through, I'm sorry to hear that. usr : Application after application I get rejected, it makes it hard to even fill out more sys : (Self-disclosure) Yes, job applications can feel particularly demeaning to complete. Personally, I get frustrated with all the repetition and then repetitive rejection. It seems like I had no value. sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) But you have to consider that there are dozens of different reasons why you don't get selected for a job, and quite a few of them have nothing to do with you , either as a person or as an employee. usr : It feels good someone else knows how frustrating and what a cycle it creates but I am also sorry that you do know how it is also. usr : Thank you for that, it seems most of the jobs I am applying for I am over qualified for which doesn't make sense to me and makes me think it is something personal about me. sys : (Reflection of feelings) No, don't think that. I know of several employers that have actually said they don't want employees smarter than them. It requires more money and more management, and quite a few people are very happy to not do either of those things for ostensibly higher quality workforce.
(Question) On an actionable level, have you been getting blocked at the application point or the interviewing point?
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about depression regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says "Losing Job".
sys : (Others) Good afternoon! What can I help you with today? usr : Hello every since I lost my job I have felt sad and useless sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) That is an extremely tough situation to go through, I'm sorry to hear that. usr : Application after application I get rejected, it makes it hard to even fill out more sys : (Self-disclosure) Yes, job applications can feel particularly demeaning to complete. Personally, I get frustrated with all the repetition and then repetitive rejection. It seems like I had no value. sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) But you have to consider that there are dozens of different reasons why you don't get selected for a job, and quite a few of them have nothing to do with you , either as a person or as an employee. usr : It feels good someone else knows how frustrating and what a cycle it creates but I am also sorry that you do know how it is also. usr : Thank you for that, it seems most of the jobs I am applying for I am over qualified for which doesn't make sense to me and makes me think it is something personal about me. sys : (Reflection of feelings) No, don't think that. I know of several employers that have actually said they don't want employees smarter than them. It requires more money and more management, and quite a few people are very happy to not do either of those things for ostensibly higher quality workforce. sys : (Question) On an actionable level, have you been getting blocked at the application point or the interviewing point? usr : Hopefully I find an employer that sees a quality workforce over other things, its getting pretty discouraging usr : I seem to be getting blocked at application level for employment, it seems my skills are mostly being put out to contract work now, which is not something I am familiar with.
(Providing Suggestions) I see. Maybe there are some qualification programs in your local area, or maybe at the local university or college where you could take classes? There is a career development center at my local university that is open to everyone, maybe you could see if they would review your resume and give you some objective feedback? Students love a good live subject :-)
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about depression regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says "Losing Job".
sys : (Others) Good afternoon! What can I help you with today? usr : Hello every since I lost my job I have felt sad and useless sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) That is an extremely tough situation to go through, I'm sorry to hear that. usr : Application after application I get rejected, it makes it hard to even fill out more sys : (Self-disclosure) Yes, job applications can feel particularly demeaning to complete. Personally, I get frustrated with all the repetition and then repetitive rejection. It seems like I had no value. sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) But you have to consider that there are dozens of different reasons why you don't get selected for a job, and quite a few of them have nothing to do with you , either as a person or as an employee. usr : It feels good someone else knows how frustrating and what a cycle it creates but I am also sorry that you do know how it is also. usr : Thank you for that, it seems most of the jobs I am applying for I am over qualified for which doesn't make sense to me and makes me think it is something personal about me. sys : (Reflection of feelings) No, don't think that. I know of several employers that have actually said they don't want employees smarter than them. It requires more money and more management, and quite a few people are very happy to not do either of those things for ostensibly higher quality workforce. sys : (Question) On an actionable level, have you been getting blocked at the application point or the interviewing point? usr : Hopefully I find an employer that sees a quality workforce over other things, its getting pretty discouraging usr : I seem to be getting blocked at application level for employment, it seems my skills are mostly being put out to contract work now, which is not something I am familiar with. sys : (Providing Suggestions) I see. Maybe there are some qualification programs in your local area, or maybe at the local university or college where you could take classes? There is a career development center at my local university that is open to everyone, maybe you could see if they would review your resume and give you some objective feedback? Students love a good live subject :-) usr : Wow I have never thought about that! That sounds awesome and like it would be great help, also trying something new would feel nice instead of filing the same stuff into applications!
(Providing Suggestions) You should explore what resources your city/county/province may offer for job seekers. It is in the best interest of almost every community that its members have have jobs and feel useful, so you may find some valuable information and maybe some connections.
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about depression regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says "Losing Job".
sys : (Others) Good afternoon! What can I help you with today? usr : Hello every since I lost my job I have felt sad and useless sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) That is an extremely tough situation to go through, I'm sorry to hear that. usr : Application after application I get rejected, it makes it hard to even fill out more sys : (Self-disclosure) Yes, job applications can feel particularly demeaning to complete. Personally, I get frustrated with all the repetition and then repetitive rejection. It seems like I had no value. sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) But you have to consider that there are dozens of different reasons why you don't get selected for a job, and quite a few of them have nothing to do with you , either as a person or as an employee. usr : It feels good someone else knows how frustrating and what a cycle it creates but I am also sorry that you do know how it is also. usr : Thank you for that, it seems most of the jobs I am applying for I am over qualified for which doesn't make sense to me and makes me think it is something personal about me. sys : (Reflection of feelings) No, don't think that. I know of several employers that have actually said they don't want employees smarter than them. It requires more money and more management, and quite a few people are very happy to not do either of those things for ostensibly higher quality workforce. sys : (Question) On an actionable level, have you been getting blocked at the application point or the interviewing point? usr : Hopefully I find an employer that sees a quality workforce over other things, its getting pretty discouraging usr : I seem to be getting blocked at application level for employment, it seems my skills are mostly being put out to contract work now, which is not something I am familiar with. sys : (Providing Suggestions) I see. Maybe there are some qualification programs in your local area, or maybe at the local university or college where you could take classes? There is a career development center at my local university that is open to everyone, maybe you could see if they would review your resume and give you some objective feedback? Students love a good live subject :-) usr : Wow I have never thought about that! That sounds awesome and like it would be great help, also trying something new would feel nice instead of filing the same stuff into applications! sys : (Providing Suggestions) You should explore what resources your city/county/province may offer for job seekers. It is in the best interest of almost every community that its members have have jobs and feel useful, so you may find some valuable information and maybe some connections.
(Providing Suggestions) Oh! And what I always tell everyone who is looking for a job: Apply UP! Don't ever think is something above your level. Apply UP! They may admire your temerity and invite you for an interview just to see who you think you are :-)
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about depression regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says "Losing Job".
sys : (Others) Good afternoon! What can I help you with today? usr : Hello every since I lost my job I have felt sad and useless sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) That is an extremely tough situation to go through, I'm sorry to hear that. usr : Application after application I get rejected, it makes it hard to even fill out more sys : (Self-disclosure) Yes, job applications can feel particularly demeaning to complete. Personally, I get frustrated with all the repetition and then repetitive rejection. It seems like I had no value. sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) But you have to consider that there are dozens of different reasons why you don't get selected for a job, and quite a few of them have nothing to do with you , either as a person or as an employee. usr : It feels good someone else knows how frustrating and what a cycle it creates but I am also sorry that you do know how it is also. usr : Thank you for that, it seems most of the jobs I am applying for I am over qualified for which doesn't make sense to me and makes me think it is something personal about me. sys : (Reflection of feelings) No, don't think that. I know of several employers that have actually said they don't want employees smarter than them. It requires more money and more management, and quite a few people are very happy to not do either of those things for ostensibly higher quality workforce. sys : (Question) On an actionable level, have you been getting blocked at the application point or the interviewing point? usr : Hopefully I find an employer that sees a quality workforce over other things, its getting pretty discouraging usr : I seem to be getting blocked at application level for employment, it seems my skills are mostly being put out to contract work now, which is not something I am familiar with. sys : (Providing Suggestions) I see. Maybe there are some qualification programs in your local area, or maybe at the local university or college where you could take classes? There is a career development center at my local university that is open to everyone, maybe you could see if they would review your resume and give you some objective feedback? Students love a good live subject :-) usr : Wow I have never thought about that! That sounds awesome and like it would be great help, also trying something new would feel nice instead of filing the same stuff into applications! sys : (Providing Suggestions) You should explore what resources your city/county/province may offer for job seekers. It is in the best interest of almost every community that its members have have jobs and feel useful, so you may find some valuable information and maybe some connections. sys : (Providing Suggestions) Oh! And what I always tell everyone who is looking for a job: Apply UP! Don't ever think is something above your level. Apply UP! They may admire your temerity and invite you for an interview just to see who you think you are :-) usr : My spirits are going up just having this conversation and looking forward to the community outreach. Hopefully it helps lift this gloom that has been over me for months. I loved my previous job but due to bad management it was taking a toll on everyone employed.
(Reflection of feelings) I am glad to hear you are feeling a little better! Yes, bad management is so toxic. Even with great coworkers in a job you love, horrible management can ruin it quickly.
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about depression regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says "Losing Job".
sys : (Others) Good afternoon! What can I help you with today? usr : Hello every since I lost my job I have felt sad and useless sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) That is an extremely tough situation to go through, I'm sorry to hear that. usr : Application after application I get rejected, it makes it hard to even fill out more sys : (Self-disclosure) Yes, job applications can feel particularly demeaning to complete. Personally, I get frustrated with all the repetition and then repetitive rejection. It seems like I had no value. sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) But you have to consider that there are dozens of different reasons why you don't get selected for a job, and quite a few of them have nothing to do with you , either as a person or as an employee. usr : It feels good someone else knows how frustrating and what a cycle it creates but I am also sorry that you do know how it is also. usr : Thank you for that, it seems most of the jobs I am applying for I am over qualified for which doesn't make sense to me and makes me think it is something personal about me. sys : (Reflection of feelings) No, don't think that. I know of several employers that have actually said they don't want employees smarter than them. It requires more money and more management, and quite a few people are very happy to not do either of those things for ostensibly higher quality workforce. sys : (Question) On an actionable level, have you been getting blocked at the application point or the interviewing point? usr : Hopefully I find an employer that sees a quality workforce over other things, its getting pretty discouraging usr : I seem to be getting blocked at application level for employment, it seems my skills are mostly being put out to contract work now, which is not something I am familiar with. sys : (Providing Suggestions) I see. Maybe there are some qualification programs in your local area, or maybe at the local university or college where you could take classes? There is a career development center at my local university that is open to everyone, maybe you could see if they would review your resume and give you some objective feedback? Students love a good live subject :-) usr : Wow I have never thought about that! That sounds awesome and like it would be great help, also trying something new would feel nice instead of filing the same stuff into applications! sys : (Providing Suggestions) You should explore what resources your city/county/province may offer for job seekers. It is in the best interest of almost every community that its members have have jobs and feel useful, so you may find some valuable information and maybe some connections. sys : (Providing Suggestions) Oh! And what I always tell everyone who is looking for a job: Apply UP! Don't ever think is something above your level. Apply UP! They may admire your temerity and invite you for an interview just to see who you think you are :-) usr : My spirits are going up just having this conversation and looking forward to the community outreach. Hopefully it helps lift this gloom that has been over me for months. I loved my previous job but due to bad management it was taking a toll on everyone employed. sys : (Reflection of feelings) I am glad to hear you are feeling a little better! Yes, bad management is so toxic. Even with great coworkers in a job you love, horrible management can ruin it quickly.
(Affirmation and Reassurance) You seem like you are open to trying new solutions and putting in the effort to up your competitive level. Stay positive and take care of yourself mentally and physically, and I think you will be successful.
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about depression regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says "Losing Job".
sys : (Others) Good afternoon! What can I help you with today? usr : Hello every since I lost my job I have felt sad and useless sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) That is an extremely tough situation to go through, I'm sorry to hear that. usr : Application after application I get rejected, it makes it hard to even fill out more sys : (Self-disclosure) Yes, job applications can feel particularly demeaning to complete. Personally, I get frustrated with all the repetition and then repetitive rejection. It seems like I had no value. sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) But you have to consider that there are dozens of different reasons why you don't get selected for a job, and quite a few of them have nothing to do with you , either as a person or as an employee. usr : It feels good someone else knows how frustrating and what a cycle it creates but I am also sorry that you do know how it is also. usr : Thank you for that, it seems most of the jobs I am applying for I am over qualified for which doesn't make sense to me and makes me think it is something personal about me. sys : (Reflection of feelings) No, don't think that. I know of several employers that have actually said they don't want employees smarter than them. It requires more money and more management, and quite a few people are very happy to not do either of those things for ostensibly higher quality workforce. sys : (Question) On an actionable level, have you been getting blocked at the application point or the interviewing point? usr : Hopefully I find an employer that sees a quality workforce over other things, its getting pretty discouraging usr : I seem to be getting blocked at application level for employment, it seems my skills are mostly being put out to contract work now, which is not something I am familiar with. sys : (Providing Suggestions) I see. Maybe there are some qualification programs in your local area, or maybe at the local university or college where you could take classes? There is a career development center at my local university that is open to everyone, maybe you could see if they would review your resume and give you some objective feedback? Students love a good live subject :-) usr : Wow I have never thought about that! That sounds awesome and like it would be great help, also trying something new would feel nice instead of filing the same stuff into applications! sys : (Providing Suggestions) You should explore what resources your city/county/province may offer for job seekers. It is in the best interest of almost every community that its members have have jobs and feel useful, so you may find some valuable information and maybe some connections. sys : (Providing Suggestions) Oh! And what I always tell everyone who is looking for a job: Apply UP! Don't ever think is something above your level. Apply UP! They may admire your temerity and invite you for an interview just to see who you think you are :-) usr : My spirits are going up just having this conversation and looking forward to the community outreach. Hopefully it helps lift this gloom that has been over me for months. I loved my previous job but due to bad management it was taking a toll on everyone employed. sys : (Reflection of feelings) I am glad to hear you are feeling a little better! Yes, bad management is so toxic. Even with great coworkers in a job you love, horrible management can ruin it quickly. sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) You seem like you are open to trying new solutions and putting in the effort to up your competitive level. Stay positive and take care of yourself mentally and physically, and I think you will be successful. usr : I think that is truly when I started feeling down, productivity was high but it mattered not to those in charge it was never enough. usr : Thank you so much for talking, I feel so much better already and this was great adivce.
(Self-disclosure) I was in a similar situation, nothing was ever good enough, and we were never given enough information to succeed anyhow.
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about depression regarding a/an ongoing depression. The seeker says "Losing Job".
sys : (Others) Good afternoon! What can I help you with today? usr : Hello every since I lost my job I have felt sad and useless sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) That is an extremely tough situation to go through, I'm sorry to hear that. usr : Application after application I get rejected, it makes it hard to even fill out more sys : (Self-disclosure) Yes, job applications can feel particularly demeaning to complete. Personally, I get frustrated with all the repetition and then repetitive rejection. It seems like I had no value. sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) But you have to consider that there are dozens of different reasons why you don't get selected for a job, and quite a few of them have nothing to do with you , either as a person or as an employee. usr : It feels good someone else knows how frustrating and what a cycle it creates but I am also sorry that you do know how it is also. usr : Thank you for that, it seems most of the jobs I am applying for I am over qualified for which doesn't make sense to me and makes me think it is something personal about me. sys : (Reflection of feelings) No, don't think that. I know of several employers that have actually said they don't want employees smarter than them. It requires more money and more management, and quite a few people are very happy to not do either of those things for ostensibly higher quality workforce. sys : (Question) On an actionable level, have you been getting blocked at the application point or the interviewing point? usr : Hopefully I find an employer that sees a quality workforce over other things, its getting pretty discouraging usr : I seem to be getting blocked at application level for employment, it seems my skills are mostly being put out to contract work now, which is not something I am familiar with. sys : (Providing Suggestions) I see. Maybe there are some qualification programs in your local area, or maybe at the local university or college where you could take classes? There is a career development center at my local university that is open to everyone, maybe you could see if they would review your resume and give you some objective feedback? Students love a good live subject :-) usr : Wow I have never thought about that! That sounds awesome and like it would be great help, also trying something new would feel nice instead of filing the same stuff into applications! sys : (Providing Suggestions) You should explore what resources your city/county/province may offer for job seekers. It is in the best interest of almost every community that its members have have jobs and feel useful, so you may find some valuable information and maybe some connections. sys : (Providing Suggestions) Oh! And what I always tell everyone who is looking for a job: Apply UP! Don't ever think is something above your level. Apply UP! They may admire your temerity and invite you for an interview just to see who you think you are :-) usr : My spirits are going up just having this conversation and looking forward to the community outreach. Hopefully it helps lift this gloom that has been over me for months. I loved my previous job but due to bad management it was taking a toll on everyone employed. sys : (Reflection of feelings) I am glad to hear you are feeling a little better! Yes, bad management is so toxic. Even with great coworkers in a job you love, horrible management can ruin it quickly. sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) You seem like you are open to trying new solutions and putting in the effort to up your competitive level. Stay positive and take care of yourself mentally and physically, and I think you will be successful. usr : I think that is truly when I started feeling down, productivity was high but it mattered not to those in charge it was never enough. usr : Thank you so much for talking, I feel so much better already and this was great adivce. sys : (Self-disclosure) I was in a similar situation, nothing was ever good enough, and we were never given enough information to succeed anyhow.
(Others) I am glad 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 "Losing Job".
sys : (Others) Good afternoon! What can I help you with today? usr : Hello every since I lost my job I have felt sad and useless sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) That is an extremely tough situation to go through, I'm sorry to hear that. usr : Application after application I get rejected, it makes it hard to even fill out more sys : (Self-disclosure) Yes, job applications can feel particularly demeaning to complete. Personally, I get frustrated with all the repetition and then repetitive rejection. It seems like I had no value. sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) But you have to consider that there are dozens of different reasons why you don't get selected for a job, and quite a few of them have nothing to do with you , either as a person or as an employee. usr : It feels good someone else knows how frustrating and what a cycle it creates but I am also sorry that you do know how it is also. usr : Thank you for that, it seems most of the jobs I am applying for I am over qualified for which doesn't make sense to me and makes me think it is something personal about me. sys : (Reflection of feelings) No, don't think that. I know of several employers that have actually said they don't want employees smarter than them. It requires more money and more management, and quite a few people are very happy to not do either of those things for ostensibly higher quality workforce. sys : (Question) On an actionable level, have you been getting blocked at the application point or the interviewing point? usr : Hopefully I find an employer that sees a quality workforce over other things, its getting pretty discouraging usr : I seem to be getting blocked at application level for employment, it seems my skills are mostly being put out to contract work now, which is not something I am familiar with. sys : (Providing Suggestions) I see. Maybe there are some qualification programs in your local area, or maybe at the local university or college where you could take classes? There is a career development center at my local university that is open to everyone, maybe you could see if they would review your resume and give you some objective feedback? Students love a good live subject :-) usr : Wow I have never thought about that! That sounds awesome and like it would be great help, also trying something new would feel nice instead of filing the same stuff into applications! sys : (Providing Suggestions) You should explore what resources your city/county/province may offer for job seekers. It is in the best interest of almost every community that its members have have jobs and feel useful, so you may find some valuable information and maybe some connections. sys : (Providing Suggestions) Oh! And what I always tell everyone who is looking for a job: Apply UP! Don't ever think is something above your level. Apply UP! They may admire your temerity and invite you for an interview just to see who you think you are :-) usr : My spirits are going up just having this conversation and looking forward to the community outreach. Hopefully it helps lift this gloom that has been over me for months. I loved my previous job but due to bad management it was taking a toll on everyone employed. sys : (Reflection of feelings) I am glad to hear you are feeling a little better! Yes, bad management is so toxic. Even with great coworkers in a job you love, horrible management can ruin it quickly. sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) You seem like you are open to trying new solutions and putting in the effort to up your competitive level. Stay positive and take care of yourself mentally and physically, and I think you will be successful. usr : I think that is truly when I started feeling down, productivity was high but it mattered not to those in charge it was never enough. usr : Thank you so much for talking, I feel so much better already and this was great adivce. sys : (Self-disclosure) I was in a similar situation, nothing was ever good enough, and we were never given enough information to succeed anyhow. sys : (Others) I am glad to hear that! usr : I'm sorry you had to experience something similar by the sounds of it you are no longer in that situation, so that gives me hope for myself!
(Affirmation and Reassurance) That is awesome :-)
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about sadness regarding a/an breakup with partner. The seeker says "my fiance and I broke up last week".
(Question) Hello, How are you doing today?
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about sadness regarding a/an breakup with partner. The seeker says "my fiance and I broke up last week".
sys : (Question) Hello, How are you doing today? usr : Not good,and you?
(Question) That is a bummer! I have actually had a very good morning so far! Why aren't you doing good today?
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about sadness regarding a/an breakup with partner. The seeker says "my fiance and I broke up last week".
sys : (Question) Hello, How are you doing today? usr : Not good,and you? sys : (Question) That is a bummer! I have actually had a very good morning so far! Why aren't you doing good today? usr : Because I am sad,and devastated about my break up
(Affirmation and Reassurance) Oh no! Breakups are so hard! It has been a long time since I have had a break up (since I am married). I can remember how devastating it was though! I can tell you though this is something you can get through!
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about sadness regarding a/an breakup with partner. The seeker says "my fiance and I broke up last week".
sys : (Question) Hello, How are you doing today? usr : Not good,and you? sys : (Question) That is a bummer! I have actually had a very good morning so far! Why aren't you doing good today? usr : Because I am sad,and devastated about my break up sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) Oh no! Breakups are so hard! It has been a long time since I have had a break up (since I am married). I can remember how devastating it was though! I can tell you though this is something you can get through!
(Question) How long were you and your partner together?
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about depression regarding a/an problems with friends. The seeker says "my friend betrayed because she thought i wanted to snatch her boyfriend from her.".
(Others) Hello! How are you doing today?
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about depression regarding a/an problems with friends. The seeker says "my friend betrayed because she thought i wanted to snatch her boyfriend from her.".
sys : (Others) Hello! How are you doing today? usr : i am feeling good
(Question) That's awesome! What seems to be bothering you today?
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about depression regarding a/an problems with friends. The seeker says "my friend betrayed because she thought i wanted to snatch her boyfriend from her.".
sys : (Others) Hello! How are you doing today? usr : i am feeling good sys : (Question) That's awesome! What seems to be bothering you today? usr : i reminisced about old times and this particular memory of a friend popped up and i felt the rush of emotions i felt then
(Self-disclosure) I can totally understand that! I look back in the same way and are reminded of good and bad times.
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about depression regarding a/an problems with friends. The seeker says "my friend betrayed because she thought i wanted to snatch her boyfriend from her.".
sys : (Others) Hello! How are you doing today? usr : i am feeling good sys : (Question) That's awesome! What seems to be bothering you today? usr : i reminisced about old times and this particular memory of a friend popped up and i felt the rush of emotions i felt then sys : (Self-disclosure) I can totally understand that! I look back in the same way and are reminded of good and bad times.
(Reflection of feelings) I understand you are emotional when thinking back, are the emotions of your friend, good or bad?
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about depression regarding a/an problems with friends. The seeker says "my friend betrayed because she thought i wanted to snatch her boyfriend from her.".
sys : (Others) Hello! How are you doing today? usr : i am feeling good sys : (Question) That's awesome! What seems to be bothering you today? usr : i reminisced about old times and this particular memory of a friend popped up and i felt the rush of emotions i felt then sys : (Self-disclosure) I can totally understand that! I look back in the same way and are reminded of good and bad times. sys : (Reflection of feelings) I understand you are emotional when thinking back, are the emotions of your friend, good or bad? usr : yeah, but i just get sucked in my emotions at that moment and it feels as if i am being transported back in time to that moment usr : the emotions are bad
(Providing Suggestions) Have you tried keeping busy so you remain focused in your life?
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about depression regarding a/an problems with friends. The seeker says "my friend betrayed because she thought i wanted to snatch her boyfriend from her.".
sys : (Others) Hello! How are you doing today? usr : i am feeling good sys : (Question) That's awesome! What seems to be bothering you today? usr : i reminisced about old times and this particular memory of a friend popped up and i felt the rush of emotions i felt then sys : (Self-disclosure) I can totally understand that! I look back in the same way and are reminded of good and bad times. sys : (Reflection of feelings) I understand you are emotional when thinking back, are the emotions of your friend, good or bad? usr : yeah, but i just get sucked in my emotions at that moment and it feels as if i am being transported back in time to that moment usr : the emotions are bad sys : (Providing Suggestions) Have you tried keeping busy so you remain focused in your life? usr : yes
(Others) Do you find that method is helping you get past/avoid those bad feelings you are having?
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about depression regarding a/an problems with friends. The seeker says "my friend betrayed because she thought i wanted to snatch her boyfriend from her.".
sys : (Others) Hello! How are you doing today? usr : i am feeling good sys : (Question) That's awesome! What seems to be bothering you today? usr : i reminisced about old times and this particular memory of a friend popped up and i felt the rush of emotions i felt then sys : (Self-disclosure) I can totally understand that! I look back in the same way and are reminded of good and bad times. sys : (Reflection of feelings) I understand you are emotional when thinking back, are the emotions of your friend, good or bad? usr : yeah, but i just get sucked in my emotions at that moment and it feels as if i am being transported back in time to that moment usr : the emotions are bad sys : (Providing Suggestions) Have you tried keeping busy so you remain focused in your life? usr : yes sys : (Others) Do you find that method is helping you get past/avoid those bad feelings you are having? usr : yes, i have further discovered new things that i am devoted to and that has helped keep me going
(Self-disclosure) I understanding finding new interesting and devoting yourself to them. When I lost my dog recently, who I had for 20 years, I found that spending my time at a local dog shelter really helped me cope and move forward.
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about depression regarding a/an problems with friends. The seeker says "my friend betrayed because she thought i wanted to snatch her boyfriend from her.".
sys : (Others) Hello! How are you doing today? usr : i am feeling good sys : (Question) That's awesome! What seems to be bothering you today? usr : i reminisced about old times and this particular memory of a friend popped up and i felt the rush of emotions i felt then sys : (Self-disclosure) I can totally understand that! I look back in the same way and are reminded of good and bad times. sys : (Reflection of feelings) I understand you are emotional when thinking back, are the emotions of your friend, good or bad? usr : yeah, but i just get sucked in my emotions at that moment and it feels as if i am being transported back in time to that moment usr : the emotions are bad sys : (Providing Suggestions) Have you tried keeping busy so you remain focused in your life? usr : yes sys : (Others) Do you find that method is helping you get past/avoid those bad feelings you are having? usr : yes, i have further discovered new things that i am devoted to and that has helped keep me going sys : (Self-disclosure) I understanding finding new interesting and devoting yourself to them. When I lost my dog recently, who I had for 20 years, I found that spending my time at a local dog shelter really helped me cope and move forward.
(Others) Is there anything else I can help you with or that you want to share with me today?
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about depression regarding a/an problems with friends. The seeker says "my friend betrayed because she thought i wanted to snatch her boyfriend from her.".
sys : (Others) Hello! How are you doing today? usr : i am feeling good sys : (Question) That's awesome! What seems to be bothering you today? usr : i reminisced about old times and this particular memory of a friend popped up and i felt the rush of emotions i felt then sys : (Self-disclosure) I can totally understand that! I look back in the same way and are reminded of good and bad times. sys : (Reflection of feelings) I understand you are emotional when thinking back, are the emotions of your friend, good or bad? usr : yeah, but i just get sucked in my emotions at that moment and it feels as if i am being transported back in time to that moment usr : the emotions are bad sys : (Providing Suggestions) Have you tried keeping busy so you remain focused in your life? usr : yes sys : (Others) Do you find that method is helping you get past/avoid those bad feelings you are having? usr : yes, i have further discovered new things that i am devoted to and that has helped keep me going sys : (Self-disclosure) I understanding finding new interesting and devoting yourself to them. When I lost my dog recently, who I had for 20 years, I found that spending my time at a local dog shelter really helped me cope and move forward. sys : (Others) Is there anything else I can help you with or that you want to share with me today? usr : i am so sorry about your loss. moving forward from that time was really hard for me, i fell into depression which was so deep that i almost committed suicide. i was so lonely, because she was the only person so close to me and she knew all of my imperfections and secrets, and i considered her my sister but yet she did something that terrible to me.
(Affirmation and Reassurance) All you can do is take one day at a time, show up, do your best, remember her and her love/support...
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about depression regarding a/an problems with friends. The seeker says "my friend betrayed because she thought i wanted to snatch her boyfriend from her.".
sys : (Others) Hello! How are you doing today? usr : i am feeling good sys : (Question) That's awesome! What seems to be bothering you today? usr : i reminisced about old times and this particular memory of a friend popped up and i felt the rush of emotions i felt then sys : (Self-disclosure) I can totally understand that! I look back in the same way and are reminded of good and bad times. sys : (Reflection of feelings) I understand you are emotional when thinking back, are the emotions of your friend, good or bad? usr : yeah, but i just get sucked in my emotions at that moment and it feels as if i am being transported back in time to that moment usr : the emotions are bad sys : (Providing Suggestions) Have you tried keeping busy so you remain focused in your life? usr : yes sys : (Others) Do you find that method is helping you get past/avoid those bad feelings you are having? usr : yes, i have further discovered new things that i am devoted to and that has helped keep me going sys : (Self-disclosure) I understanding finding new interesting and devoting yourself to them. When I lost my dog recently, who I had for 20 years, I found that spending my time at a local dog shelter really helped me cope and move forward. sys : (Others) Is there anything else I can help you with or that you want to share with me today? usr : i am so sorry about your loss. moving forward from that time was really hard for me, i fell into depression which was so deep that i almost committed suicide. i was so lonely, because she was the only person so close to me and she knew all of my imperfections and secrets, and i considered her my sister but yet she did something that terrible to me. sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) All you can do is take one day at a time, show up, do your best, remember her and her love/support... usr : well, i am a bit nervous about making friends in real life. i have got more friends online than in real life.
(Question) Making friends is tough, especially these days. What makes you the most nervous about it?
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about depression regarding a/an problems with friends. The seeker says "my friend betrayed because she thought i wanted to snatch her boyfriend from her.".
sys : (Others) Hello! How are you doing today? usr : i am feeling good sys : (Question) That's awesome! What seems to be bothering you today? usr : i reminisced about old times and this particular memory of a friend popped up and i felt the rush of emotions i felt then sys : (Self-disclosure) I can totally understand that! I look back in the same way and are reminded of good and bad times. sys : (Reflection of feelings) I understand you are emotional when thinking back, are the emotions of your friend, good or bad? usr : yeah, but i just get sucked in my emotions at that moment and it feels as if i am being transported back in time to that moment usr : the emotions are bad sys : (Providing Suggestions) Have you tried keeping busy so you remain focused in your life? usr : yes sys : (Others) Do you find that method is helping you get past/avoid those bad feelings you are having? usr : yes, i have further discovered new things that i am devoted to and that has helped keep me going sys : (Self-disclosure) I understanding finding new interesting and devoting yourself to them. When I lost my dog recently, who I had for 20 years, I found that spending my time at a local dog shelter really helped me cope and move forward. sys : (Others) Is there anything else I can help you with or that you want to share with me today? usr : i am so sorry about your loss. moving forward from that time was really hard for me, i fell into depression which was so deep that i almost committed suicide. i was so lonely, because she was the only person so close to me and she knew all of my imperfections and secrets, and i considered her my sister but yet she did something that terrible to me. sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) All you can do is take one day at a time, show up, do your best, remember her and her love/support... usr : well, i am a bit nervous about making friends in real life. i have got more friends online than in real life. sys : (Question) Making friends is tough, especially these days. What makes you the most nervous about it? usr : i have tried to erase the bad memories and leave only the good ones, that way i feel less cornered
(Affirmation and Reassurance) That's a great realization. It sounds easy but know that it will be challenging. It's okay to feel like you have 'failed' some days. The fact that you are aware, and working on it - that's huge!
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about depression regarding a/an problems with friends. The seeker says "my friend betrayed because she thought i wanted to snatch her boyfriend from her.".
sys : (Others) Hello! How are you doing today? usr : i am feeling good sys : (Question) That's awesome! What seems to be bothering you today? usr : i reminisced about old times and this particular memory of a friend popped up and i felt the rush of emotions i felt then sys : (Self-disclosure) I can totally understand that! I look back in the same way and are reminded of good and bad times. sys : (Reflection of feelings) I understand you are emotional when thinking back, are the emotions of your friend, good or bad? usr : yeah, but i just get sucked in my emotions at that moment and it feels as if i am being transported back in time to that moment usr : the emotions are bad sys : (Providing Suggestions) Have you tried keeping busy so you remain focused in your life? usr : yes sys : (Others) Do you find that method is helping you get past/avoid those bad feelings you are having? usr : yes, i have further discovered new things that i am devoted to and that has helped keep me going sys : (Self-disclosure) I understanding finding new interesting and devoting yourself to them. When I lost my dog recently, who I had for 20 years, I found that spending my time at a local dog shelter really helped me cope and move forward. sys : (Others) Is there anything else I can help you with or that you want to share with me today? usr : i am so sorry about your loss. moving forward from that time was really hard for me, i fell into depression which was so deep that i almost committed suicide. i was so lonely, because she was the only person so close to me and she knew all of my imperfections and secrets, and i considered her my sister but yet she did something that terrible to me. sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) All you can do is take one day at a time, show up, do your best, remember her and her love/support... usr : well, i am a bit nervous about making friends in real life. i have got more friends online than in real life. sys : (Question) Making friends is tough, especially these days. What makes you the most nervous about it? usr : i have tried to erase the bad memories and leave only the good ones, that way i feel less cornered sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) That's a great realization. It sounds easy but know that it will be challenging. It's okay to feel like you have 'failed' some days. The fact that you are aware, and working on it - that's huge! usr : i am so bad at starting conversations, i feel that i might say the wrong thing usr : thanks for the support, i feel more motivated to keep going
(Others) You are absolutely welcome! I wish you the best of luck.
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about depression regarding a/an problems with friends. The seeker says "my friend betrayed because she thought i wanted to snatch her boyfriend from her.".
sys : (Others) Hello! How are you doing today? usr : i am feeling good sys : (Question) That's awesome! What seems to be bothering you today? usr : i reminisced about old times and this particular memory of a friend popped up and i felt the rush of emotions i felt then sys : (Self-disclosure) I can totally understand that! I look back in the same way and are reminded of good and bad times. sys : (Reflection of feelings) I understand you are emotional when thinking back, are the emotions of your friend, good or bad? usr : yeah, but i just get sucked in my emotions at that moment and it feels as if i am being transported back in time to that moment usr : the emotions are bad sys : (Providing Suggestions) Have you tried keeping busy so you remain focused in your life? usr : yes sys : (Others) Do you find that method is helping you get past/avoid those bad feelings you are having? usr : yes, i have further discovered new things that i am devoted to and that has helped keep me going sys : (Self-disclosure) I understanding finding new interesting and devoting yourself to them. When I lost my dog recently, who I had for 20 years, I found that spending my time at a local dog shelter really helped me cope and move forward. sys : (Others) Is there anything else I can help you with or that you want to share with me today? usr : i am so sorry about your loss. moving forward from that time was really hard for me, i fell into depression which was so deep that i almost committed suicide. i was so lonely, because she was the only person so close to me and she knew all of my imperfections and secrets, and i considered her my sister but yet she did something that terrible to me. sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) All you can do is take one day at a time, show up, do your best, remember her and her love/support... usr : well, i am a bit nervous about making friends in real life. i have got more friends online than in real life. sys : (Question) Making friends is tough, especially these days. What makes you the most nervous about it? usr : i have tried to erase the bad memories and leave only the good ones, that way i feel less cornered sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) That's a great realization. It sounds easy but know that it will be challenging. It's okay to feel like you have 'failed' some days. The fact that you are aware, and working on it - that's huge! usr : i am so bad at starting conversations, i feel that i might say the wrong thing usr : thanks for the support, i feel more motivated to keep going sys : (Others) You are absolutely welcome! I wish you the best of luck. usr : thanks so much
(Others) Anytime.
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an job crisis. The seeker says "My job informed me that they will be reducing my hours and not extend my contract.".
(Question) Hello there how are you feeling today?
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an job crisis. The seeker says "My job informed me that they will be reducing my hours and not extend my contract.".
sys : (Question) Hello there how are you feeling today? usr : Hey, how are you?
(Question) I am not too bad thanks. Is there anything on your mind?
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an job crisis. The seeker says "My job informed me that they will be reducing my hours and not extend my contract.".
sys : (Question) Hello there how are you feeling today? usr : Hey, how are you? sys : (Question) I am not too bad thanks. Is there anything on your mind? usr : I'm doing alright, trying to keep in the holiday spirits. Feeling a bit down, due to my work situation
(Restatement or Paraphrasing) You're having problems at work? Does this involve coworkers or is it about your financial situation?
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an job crisis. The seeker says "My job informed me that they will be reducing my hours and not extend my contract.".
sys : (Question) Hello there how are you feeling today? usr : Hey, how are you? sys : (Question) I am not too bad thanks. Is there anything on your mind? usr : I'm doing alright, trying to keep in the holiday spirits. Feeling a bit down, due to my work situation sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) You're having problems at work? Does this involve coworkers or is it about your financial situation? usr : More financial situation, I was informed that my hours are reduce and will not get an extenison on my job contract
(Question) I am really sorry to hear that. Is that due to the pandemic? Times are really hard for everyone right now unfortunately.
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an job crisis. The seeker says "My job informed me that they will be reducing my hours and not extend my contract.".
sys : (Question) Hello there how are you feeling today? usr : Hey, how are you? sys : (Question) I am not too bad thanks. Is there anything on your mind? usr : I'm doing alright, trying to keep in the holiday spirits. Feeling a bit down, due to my work situation sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) You're having problems at work? Does this involve coworkers or is it about your financial situation? usr : More financial situation, I was informed that my hours are reduce and will not get an extenison on my job contract sys : (Question) I am really sorry to hear that. Is that due to the pandemic? Times are really hard for everyone right now unfortunately. usr : Yeah my company isn't doing to well at the moment and they are trying their best to keep everyone but they had to make massive cuts/
(Reflection of feelings) I can tell from your messages that you are feeling deeply anxious. Are you worried that you might not be able to support your family?
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an job crisis. The seeker says "My job informed me that they will be reducing my hours and not extend my contract.".
sys : (Question) Hello there how are you feeling today? usr : Hey, how are you? sys : (Question) I am not too bad thanks. Is there anything on your mind? usr : I'm doing alright, trying to keep in the holiday spirits. Feeling a bit down, due to my work situation sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) You're having problems at work? Does this involve coworkers or is it about your financial situation? usr : More financial situation, I was informed that my hours are reduce and will not get an extenison on my job contract sys : (Question) I am really sorry to hear that. Is that due to the pandemic? Times are really hard for everyone right now unfortunately. usr : Yeah my company isn't doing to well at the moment and they are trying their best to keep everyone but they had to make massive cuts/ sys : (Reflection of feelings) I can tell from your messages that you are feeling deeply anxious. Are you worried that you might not be able to support your family? usr : That is my biggest concern at the moment, I cut all of my expenses. I didn;t ask my family but they cut a few things out as well. But I feel that I'm not providing for them.
(Question) It is a really difficult situation to be in, especially as it's through no fault of your own. Would you consider taking on some part time work for a while?
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an job crisis. The seeker says "My job informed me that they will be reducing my hours and not extend my contract.".
sys : (Question) Hello there how are you feeling today? usr : Hey, how are you? sys : (Question) I am not too bad thanks. Is there anything on your mind? usr : I'm doing alright, trying to keep in the holiday spirits. Feeling a bit down, due to my work situation sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) You're having problems at work? Does this involve coworkers or is it about your financial situation? usr : More financial situation, I was informed that my hours are reduce and will not get an extenison on my job contract sys : (Question) I am really sorry to hear that. Is that due to the pandemic? Times are really hard for everyone right now unfortunately. usr : Yeah my company isn't doing to well at the moment and they are trying their best to keep everyone but they had to make massive cuts/ sys : (Reflection of feelings) I can tell from your messages that you are feeling deeply anxious. Are you worried that you might not be able to support your family? usr : That is my biggest concern at the moment, I cut all of my expenses. I didn;t ask my family but they cut a few things out as well. But I feel that I'm not providing for them. sys : (Question) It is a really difficult situation to be in, especially as it's through no fault of your own. Would you consider taking on some part time work for a while? usr : I would, I'm doing odd jobs here and there but no one is really hiring where I live.
(Providing Suggestions) There's a big gig economy out there on the internet - you could always try looking there?
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an job crisis. The seeker says "My job informed me that they will be reducing my hours and not extend my contract.".
sys : (Question) Hello there how are you feeling today? usr : Hey, how are you? sys : (Question) I am not too bad thanks. Is there anything on your mind? usr : I'm doing alright, trying to keep in the holiday spirits. Feeling a bit down, due to my work situation sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) You're having problems at work? Does this involve coworkers or is it about your financial situation? usr : More financial situation, I was informed that my hours are reduce and will not get an extenison on my job contract sys : (Question) I am really sorry to hear that. Is that due to the pandemic? Times are really hard for everyone right now unfortunately. usr : Yeah my company isn't doing to well at the moment and they are trying their best to keep everyone but they had to make massive cuts/ sys : (Reflection of feelings) I can tell from your messages that you are feeling deeply anxious. Are you worried that you might not be able to support your family? usr : That is my biggest concern at the moment, I cut all of my expenses. I didn;t ask my family but they cut a few things out as well. But I feel that I'm not providing for them. sys : (Question) It is a really difficult situation to be in, especially as it's through no fault of your own. Would you consider taking on some part time work for a while? usr : I would, I'm doing odd jobs here and there but no one is really hiring where I live. sys : (Providing Suggestions) There's a big gig economy out there on the internet - you could always try looking there? usr : I will try and good into that, I do feel a bit better. I wish I could do more like I used too
(Self-disclosure) The restrictions are really getting me down as well although I understand why they are necessary. Hopefully the year to come will be better for us all.
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an job crisis. The seeker says "My job informed me that they will be reducing my hours and not extend my contract.".
sys : (Question) Hello there how are you feeling today? usr : Hey, how are you? sys : (Question) I am not too bad thanks. Is there anything on your mind? usr : I'm doing alright, trying to keep in the holiday spirits. Feeling a bit down, due to my work situation sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) You're having problems at work? Does this involve coworkers or is it about your financial situation? usr : More financial situation, I was informed that my hours are reduce and will not get an extenison on my job contract sys : (Question) I am really sorry to hear that. Is that due to the pandemic? Times are really hard for everyone right now unfortunately. usr : Yeah my company isn't doing to well at the moment and they are trying their best to keep everyone but they had to make massive cuts/ sys : (Reflection of feelings) I can tell from your messages that you are feeling deeply anxious. Are you worried that you might not be able to support your family? usr : That is my biggest concern at the moment, I cut all of my expenses. I didn;t ask my family but they cut a few things out as well. But I feel that I'm not providing for them. sys : (Question) It is a really difficult situation to be in, especially as it's through no fault of your own. Would you consider taking on some part time work for a while? usr : I would, I'm doing odd jobs here and there but no one is really hiring where I live. sys : (Providing Suggestions) There's a big gig economy out there on the internet - you could always try looking there? usr : I will try and good into that, I do feel a bit better. I wish I could do more like I used too sys : (Self-disclosure) The restrictions are really getting me down as well although I understand why they are necessary. Hopefully the year to come will be better for us all. usr : I hope so, I do feel better and optimistic. I do understand a lot of people are going through what I'm going through.
(Others) I hope I am not being patronising by saying that. I know that just because other people feel bad that doesn't mean you automatically have to cheer up :)
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an job crisis. The seeker says "My job informed me that they will be reducing my hours and not extend my contract.".
sys : (Question) Hello there how are you feeling today? usr : Hey, how are you? sys : (Question) I am not too bad thanks. Is there anything on your mind? usr : I'm doing alright, trying to keep in the holiday spirits. Feeling a bit down, due to my work situation sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) You're having problems at work? Does this involve coworkers or is it about your financial situation? usr : More financial situation, I was informed that my hours are reduce and will not get an extenison on my job contract sys : (Question) I am really sorry to hear that. Is that due to the pandemic? Times are really hard for everyone right now unfortunately. usr : Yeah my company isn't doing to well at the moment and they are trying their best to keep everyone but they had to make massive cuts/ sys : (Reflection of feelings) I can tell from your messages that you are feeling deeply anxious. Are you worried that you might not be able to support your family? usr : That is my biggest concern at the moment, I cut all of my expenses. I didn;t ask my family but they cut a few things out as well. But I feel that I'm not providing for them. sys : (Question) It is a really difficult situation to be in, especially as it's through no fault of your own. Would you consider taking on some part time work for a while? usr : I would, I'm doing odd jobs here and there but no one is really hiring where I live. sys : (Providing Suggestions) There's a big gig economy out there on the internet - you could always try looking there? usr : I will try and good into that, I do feel a bit better. I wish I could do more like I used too sys : (Self-disclosure) The restrictions are really getting me down as well although I understand why they are necessary. Hopefully the year to come will be better for us all. usr : I hope so, I do feel better and optimistic. I do understand a lot of people are going through what I'm going through. sys : (Others) I hope I am not being patronising by saying that. I know that just because other people feel bad that doesn't mean you automatically have to cheer up :) usr : I just forget that everyone is going through tough times, I was feeling down and being hard to myself the past week. But need to realize we are in bad times currently.
(Providing Suggestions) Maybe you could plan something fun to do once this is all over - a mini break perhaps? Gives you something to look forward to
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an job crisis. The seeker says "My job informed me that they will be reducing my hours and not extend my contract.".
sys : (Question) Hello there how are you feeling today? usr : Hey, how are you? sys : (Question) I am not too bad thanks. Is there anything on your mind? usr : I'm doing alright, trying to keep in the holiday spirits. Feeling a bit down, due to my work situation sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) You're having problems at work? Does this involve coworkers or is it about your financial situation? usr : More financial situation, I was informed that my hours are reduce and will not get an extenison on my job contract sys : (Question) I am really sorry to hear that. Is that due to the pandemic? Times are really hard for everyone right now unfortunately. usr : Yeah my company isn't doing to well at the moment and they are trying their best to keep everyone but they had to make massive cuts/ sys : (Reflection of feelings) I can tell from your messages that you are feeling deeply anxious. Are you worried that you might not be able to support your family? usr : That is my biggest concern at the moment, I cut all of my expenses. I didn;t ask my family but they cut a few things out as well. But I feel that I'm not providing for them. sys : (Question) It is a really difficult situation to be in, especially as it's through no fault of your own. Would you consider taking on some part time work for a while? usr : I would, I'm doing odd jobs here and there but no one is really hiring where I live. sys : (Providing Suggestions) There's a big gig economy out there on the internet - you could always try looking there? usr : I will try and good into that, I do feel a bit better. I wish I could do more like I used too sys : (Self-disclosure) The restrictions are really getting me down as well although I understand why they are necessary. Hopefully the year to come will be better for us all. usr : I hope so, I do feel better and optimistic. I do understand a lot of people are going through what I'm going through. sys : (Others) I hope I am not being patronising by saying that. I know that just because other people feel bad that doesn't mean you automatically have to cheer up :) usr : I just forget that everyone is going through tough times, I was feeling down and being hard to myself the past week. But need to realize we are in bad times currently. sys : (Providing Suggestions) Maybe you could plan something fun to do once this is all over - a mini break perhaps? Gives you something to look forward to usr : Haha I wish, I do have something in mind. Maybe might buy my favorite cigar and whiskey and enjoy myself this weekend.
(Affirmation and Reassurance) That sounds like a really great idea! Sometimes even little things can make a big difference to us
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an job crisis. The seeker says "My job informed me that they will be reducing my hours and not extend my contract.".
sys : (Question) Hello there how are you feeling today? usr : Hey, how are you? sys : (Question) I am not too bad thanks. Is there anything on your mind? usr : I'm doing alright, trying to keep in the holiday spirits. Feeling a bit down, due to my work situation sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) You're having problems at work? Does this involve coworkers or is it about your financial situation? usr : More financial situation, I was informed that my hours are reduce and will not get an extenison on my job contract sys : (Question) I am really sorry to hear that. Is that due to the pandemic? Times are really hard for everyone right now unfortunately. usr : Yeah my company isn't doing to well at the moment and they are trying their best to keep everyone but they had to make massive cuts/ sys : (Reflection of feelings) I can tell from your messages that you are feeling deeply anxious. Are you worried that you might not be able to support your family? usr : That is my biggest concern at the moment, I cut all of my expenses. I didn;t ask my family but they cut a few things out as well. But I feel that I'm not providing for them. sys : (Question) It is a really difficult situation to be in, especially as it's through no fault of your own. Would you consider taking on some part time work for a while? usr : I would, I'm doing odd jobs here and there but no one is really hiring where I live. sys : (Providing Suggestions) There's a big gig economy out there on the internet - you could always try looking there? usr : I will try and good into that, I do feel a bit better. I wish I could do more like I used too sys : (Self-disclosure) The restrictions are really getting me down as well although I understand why they are necessary. Hopefully the year to come will be better for us all. usr : I hope so, I do feel better and optimistic. I do understand a lot of people are going through what I'm going through. sys : (Others) I hope I am not being patronising by saying that. I know that just because other people feel bad that doesn't mean you automatically have to cheer up :) usr : I just forget that everyone is going through tough times, I was feeling down and being hard to myself the past week. But need to realize we are in bad times currently. sys : (Providing Suggestions) Maybe you could plan something fun to do once this is all over - a mini break perhaps? Gives you something to look forward to usr : Haha I wish, I do have something in mind. Maybe might buy my favorite cigar and whiskey and enjoy myself this weekend. sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) That sounds like a really great idea! Sometimes even little things can make a big difference to us usr : Yeah, I should plan a little me time from time to time and destress from everything.
(Others) Be good to yourself! I hope that I've managed to help a little.
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anxiety regarding a/an job crisis. The seeker says "My job informed me that they will be reducing my hours and not extend my contract.".
sys : (Question) Hello there how are you feeling today? usr : Hey, how are you? sys : (Question) I am not too bad thanks. Is there anything on your mind? usr : I'm doing alright, trying to keep in the holiday spirits. Feeling a bit down, due to my work situation sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) You're having problems at work? Does this involve coworkers or is it about your financial situation? usr : More financial situation, I was informed that my hours are reduce and will not get an extenison on my job contract sys : (Question) I am really sorry to hear that. Is that due to the pandemic? Times are really hard for everyone right now unfortunately. usr : Yeah my company isn't doing to well at the moment and they are trying their best to keep everyone but they had to make massive cuts/ sys : (Reflection of feelings) I can tell from your messages that you are feeling deeply anxious. Are you worried that you might not be able to support your family? usr : That is my biggest concern at the moment, I cut all of my expenses. I didn;t ask my family but they cut a few things out as well. But I feel that I'm not providing for them. sys : (Question) It is a really difficult situation to be in, especially as it's through no fault of your own. Would you consider taking on some part time work for a while? usr : I would, I'm doing odd jobs here and there but no one is really hiring where I live. sys : (Providing Suggestions) There's a big gig economy out there on the internet - you could always try looking there? usr : I will try and good into that, I do feel a bit better. I wish I could do more like I used too sys : (Self-disclosure) The restrictions are really getting me down as well although I understand why they are necessary. Hopefully the year to come will be better for us all. usr : I hope so, I do feel better and optimistic. I do understand a lot of people are going through what I'm going through. sys : (Others) I hope I am not being patronising by saying that. I know that just because other people feel bad that doesn't mean you automatically have to cheer up :) usr : I just forget that everyone is going through tough times, I was feeling down and being hard to myself the past week. But need to realize we are in bad times currently. sys : (Providing Suggestions) Maybe you could plan something fun to do once this is all over - a mini break perhaps? Gives you something to look forward to usr : Haha I wish, I do have something in mind. Maybe might buy my favorite cigar and whiskey and enjoy myself this weekend. sys : (Affirmation and Reassurance) That sounds like a really great idea! Sometimes even little things can make a big difference to us usr : Yeah, I should plan a little me time from time to time and destress from everything. sys : (Others) Be good to yourself! I hope that I've managed to help a little. usr : Thanks for helping, I'm glad we chatted
(Others) Enjoy the rest of your day :)
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anger regarding a/an problems with friends. The seeker says "My friend created a separate chat for planning hangouts and did not include me.".
usr : Hello
(Question) Hello there, how are you?
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anger regarding a/an problems with friends. The seeker says "My friend created a separate chat for planning hangouts and did not include me.".
usr : Hello sys : (Question) Hello there, how are you? usr : Kind of angry and disappointed.
(Question) I'm very sorry to hear that, did something not go as planned recently?
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anger regarding a/an problems with friends. The seeker says "My friend created a separate chat for planning hangouts and did not include me.".
usr : Hello sys : (Question) Hello there, how are you? usr : Kind of angry and disappointed. sys : (Question) I'm very sorry to hear that, did something not go as planned recently? usr : My friend created a group chat for planning activities and did not include me. She included people who are closer to me than to her. Almost like she is trying to steal my friends.
(Restatement or Paraphrasing) I see. So when she did this, it gave you the feeling of almost being replaced or abandoned by your own social circle?
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anger regarding a/an problems with friends. The seeker says "My friend created a separate chat for planning hangouts and did not include me.".
usr : Hello sys : (Question) Hello there, how are you? usr : Kind of angry and disappointed. sys : (Question) I'm very sorry to hear that, did something not go as planned recently? usr : My friend created a group chat for planning activities and did not include me. She included people who are closer to me than to her. Almost like she is trying to steal my friends. sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) I see. So when she did this, it gave you the feeling of almost being replaced or abandoned by your own social circle? usr : In a way. I was disappointed by the rest of them but mostly angry at her. It almost feels like she wants to be the leader of the group and feels like I am her competition.
(Reflection of feelings) It's definitely frustrating to feel that your support system could possibly become a source of stress and competition anxiety. Especially since it's where we're supposed to feel safe and unjudged.
### Dialogue background ### The following is a conversation between a supporter and a seeker about anger regarding a/an problems with friends. The seeker says "My friend created a separate chat for planning hangouts and did not include me.".
usr : Hello sys : (Question) Hello there, how are you? usr : Kind of angry and disappointed. sys : (Question) I'm very sorry to hear that, did something not go as planned recently? usr : My friend created a group chat for planning activities and did not include me. She included people who are closer to me than to her. Almost like she is trying to steal my friends. sys : (Restatement or Paraphrasing) I see. So when she did this, it gave you the feeling of almost being replaced or abandoned by your own social circle? usr : In a way. I was disappointed by the rest of them but mostly angry at her. It almost feels like she wants to be the leader of the group and feels like I am her competition. sys : (Reflection of feelings) It's definitely frustrating to feel that your support system could possibly become a source of stress and competition anxiety. Especially since it's where we're supposed to feel safe and unjudged. usr : Exactly. They are supposed to be the people I can go to with my problems. Now I feel like they all had a secret which I wasn't privy to and it made me feel disconnected and untrusting towards them.
(Affirmation and Reassurance) It sounds that you're a person who really does care about keeping the relationships they've invested in healthy and open. That care level can definitely cause natural anxiousness in situations like this, when the place you stand with them and what they're thinking suddenly feels uncertain.