I have a final in my class tomorrow, and if I don't get at least a B on the exam I  might not pass the class.
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Hi! How are you doing today?
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Question
I'm ok I guess, but I'm pretty stressed out.
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Can you tell me more about that?
assistant
Question
I have a final exam tomorrow, and it has me really stressed out. If I don't get at least a B I'm not going to pass this class.
user
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I can definitely understand why that would be stressful. Do you have anyone to help you study?
assistant
Affirmation and Reassurance
I do. There is a study group of people in my class. I am preparing really well but I've struggled with this class so much that I still get really worried.
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It sounds like you are preparing well but are still worried that it won't be enough. Does that sound right?
assistant
Restatement or Paraphrasing
Yes, that's right. I feel like I could literally study 24 hours a day and it won't be enough. It's hard to know if the information is really getting into my head, and if I'm actually understanding it all.
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Sometimes taking a break and clearing your mind, taking a few deep breaths, can help people calm down. Is that something you can do?
assistant
Providing Suggestions
I have tried that. And it does kind of help in the moment. It's when I get back to studying that all of the anxiety sets in. And it gets worse as it gets closer to the test. If I'm not studying, I feel guilty that I'm taking a break.
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I understand that. I have felt the same way before. But I realized I don't have to feel guilty for taking a break. It's important for my mental health.
assistant
Self-disclosure
And I try to remember that, too. And I know that's right. But in the moment I feel guilty, so it's so hard for me to relax taking a break.
user
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Just in the conversation I can see how stressed out you are and struggling with how to handle that.
assistant
Reflection of feelings
Yes. Once my head is in this stressful mode, it's hard to break free.
user
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Sometimes talking with a close friend can help. Have you tried that?
assistant
Providing Suggestions
I have. And that does help in the moment. It's always when I get back into the actual studying that it's a problem. I think getting the test over with is the only thing that will help.
user
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It sounds like the actual studying is what is causing you to be stressed. Does that seem to be true?
assistant
Restatement or Paraphrasing
Yeah, definitely. I'm just worried about the test.
user
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I think you have done everything you can to be prepared for the test. And know a few strategies to help you cope with your stress. I think you will feel much better once it's over!
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Others
I agree \.
user
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Ok! It sounds like this helped!
assistant
Others
It did - thank you.
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