I lost my job during covid and it's hard to get a job during these times.
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Hi there
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Hi there, how are you feeling at the moment?
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I'm feeling pretty anxious.
user
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I am really sorry to hear that, is there anything specific causing this do you think?
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I was a bartender before covid and I lost my job and it's really difficult for me. It's causing a lot of anxiety.
user
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So you feel as though the virus has had a big impact on your life and is causing problems with your home situation?
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Restatement or Paraphrasing
Yes, that's a big part of it.
user
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Have you tried contacting charities who might be able to help you out financially?
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Providing Suggestions
Well, I don't really want to reach out to charities, if I can help it. It would be much more beneficial for me to earn my money.
user
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There is money to be earned on the internet .. perhaps you could consider doing gig work?
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That might be a good idea. Do you have any recommendations?
user
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I know how difficult it is - I have been on furlough too and am finding financial things very tricky
assistant
Self-disclosure
I guess we're in the same boat.
user
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A lot of people are really suffering at the moment. It's been such a terrible year but I am hopeful that things will get better in the New Year.
assistant
Affirmation and Reassurance
Yes, I am too. Do you have any tricks for dealing with anxiety?
user
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Have you thought of trying to see a therapist? There are some charities that offer sessions for free
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No, I haven't looked into that. That's a good idea though.
user
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They might be able to teach you breathing exercises or things like tht
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That's great. Thank you very much!
user
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Do you normally have problems with anxiety even before the pandemic?
assistant
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Sometimes but it's been worse since the pandemic started.
user
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Yes I can imagine that a lot of people feel like that. Do you feel as though things are hopeless without a job?
assistant
Reflection of feelings
Yeah, I do. Until I can get a job, I don't think I'll be very comfortable.
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Do you have a family to support?
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I don't have any kids but I live with my partner so this is putting a strain on our relationship as well.
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Do you feel that she feels less of you because of you being unemployed?
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Yeah, maybe that' s part of it
user
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I am really sorry for your situation and I really want things to be better for you in the New Year. All the best to you and yours for 2020!
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Thanks! Same to you.
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