I feel very cut off and detached from my family, who lives many miles away from me in another state.
Hello.
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Hi how are you doing today?
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I'm alright, just feeling a bit depressed.
user
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Im sorry you are feeling depressed. Whats making you feel that way?
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Question
Thanksgiving is this week and I will be spending it alone.
user
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Youre spending thanksgiving alone? Do you usually spend Thanksgiving alone?
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Question
Yes, and no because of COVID I haven't been able to see my family.
user
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I understand how you feel. COVID is causing a lot of distance between familys making relationships difficult. Have you thought about video chatting them on Thanksgiving?
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Affirmation and Reassurance,Providing Suggestions
Yes very. My family lives in another state. Yes, but it's not the same.
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I know what you mean, in-person is always better than over the phone. I understand why you would feel this way.
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It's made me feel very depressed and I am only feeling worse as the holiday grows closer.
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You're not alone in feeling this way. A lot of people are missing their families during the holidays. What would help you during this difficult times? besides video chatting? Can you still cook yourself a nice meal and do any traditions you normally do?
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Providing Suggestions
Yes I could do that. I was thinking about ordering a Thanksgiving Platter for 2 people so I could have some leftovers from a restaurant that I really like in my town. They do holiday specials.
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thats a great idea!
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Affirmation and Reassurance
And AMC always shows great holiday movies so I will watch a bunch.
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dont worry, soon this pandemic will end and we can go back to the holidays we are used to. We just have to wait. I understand how hard it can make it on holidays though.
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Affirmation and Reassurance
Yes I do hope so.
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I love AMC/Holiday movies as well!
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Reflection of feelings
I understand the situation is dire and people are sick, but everyone is suffering, even emotionally.
user
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that is very true. our world has been so different this year
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Affirmation and Reassurance
Yes it's sad.
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Is there any foods you are looking forward to from your favorite restraunt or movie your interested to watch this year?
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Question
Yes of course. Mashed potatoes and gravy and the movie Four Christmases is hysterical.
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great choices! mashed potatoes and gravy is my favorite too! and that movie is so funny.
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Reflection of feelings
Haha thanks. Well thank you for chatting with me, I feel better.
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You sound like you have a great plan in place as a temporary holiday until we can be with our familes again. i know its not the same but you sound like you are making the best of the situation. which is all we can really do .
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Affirmation and Reassurance
Thank you. I'm trying. I really miss my parents.
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