Not leaving the house is making me more and more depressed.
being limitied on the "types" of messages I could send, e.g. reassuring too much or whatnot
can't think of anything
hi there my name is Lisa...how are you feeling today?
assistant
Question
Honestly, it's getting to me, COVID-19, not being able to leave my house safely, having a medical issue that puts me at higher risk.
user
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i can totally relate to that, I am feeling the same way how long have you been feeling this way?
assistant
Self-disclosure,Question
I don't know what to do with myself. A year. I haven't left my house once.
user
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so it sounds like you are feeling cooped up and not knowing what to do, am i right?
assistant
Reflection of feelings
Yes, it's more than that.
user
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can you tell me more?
assistant
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I'm in this house, and scared. Nothing is getting better for me or anyone else I know.
user
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may I ask where you are located?
assistant
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In Mass.
user
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it's normal to feel scared. Of course it being normal doesn't make it any better... can you get out for walks?
assistant
Affirmation and Reassurance,Providing Suggestions
I live in such a populous area, I am afraid to. Especially with warmer temperatures coming.
user
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i see. are you saying your sidewalks are too busy to be able to social distance properly? i find getting out for walks is helpful. i live downtown in a small city. i wear a mask while I walk and veer onto the grass, into the bike lane or whatnot if someone comes...or I look ahead and cross the street if it's convenient...that makes me feel safer when i walk. i have a medical condition too.
assistant
Restatement or Paraphrasing,Providing Suggestions
I just wish I could do that.
user
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what is it that is stopping you, are the sidewalks too crowded? without my walks I'd go crazy...it's my daily stress reliever....i am at home 23 hours a day are you planning to get a vaccine and if so do you know how long you have to wait? i agree with you it's a scary time...but things will get batter....the more people get vaccinnes, the better things will get for all of us are you still there?
assistant
Question,Self-disclosure,Question,Affirmation and Reassurance,Question
I am here. Just sad.
user
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so if I understand you correctly, being stuck at home for a whole year is making you feel very sad. Do you connect with people by telephone, zoom, online, email and so on? It's important to connect as often as you can with people you care about
assistant
Providing Suggestions
I do sometimes.
user
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do you have a back yard or a patio you can go out on, which might be less scary than going for a walk? Sometimes just the fresh air on my face is a relief
assistant
Providing Suggestions
I do sometimes each my lunch in the yard.
user
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thats good you are connecting with people, and have lunch outdoors.
assistant
Affirmation and Reassurance
Thanks. It feels good.
user
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those are both important strategies for your low mood, keep it up
assistant
Affirmation and Reassurance
Thanks so much for talking things through with me.
user
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