I had to quit my job back in February due to living with someone going through chemo. My town doesn't have many job options other than retail, so I have been trying to earn money for debts online.
I was unsure when to end the chat
it seemed pretty good
I think it went well and was "spot-on."
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How can I help you today? It is Christmas, so I expect there to be help for the lonely.
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Yeah, I'm pretty stressed today with the news from Nashville
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The news from Nashville? What about it is making you feel anxious?
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I had to miss my family Christmas get together yesterday as well
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You are totally stressed out?
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oh yeah, there was a bomb that went off in Nashville Tennessee this morning Very stressed
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I can tell that you are feeling bad about not seeing loved ones. Do you have any treadmills you can use or a gym you can access today?
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Reflection of feelings,Providing Suggestions
I have a full home gym actually. I just never am motivated enough to use it lol
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When I am stressed, I usually take a brisk walk of 30 to 45 minutes.
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Yeah, some exercise could help get my mind off of other things
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They say that fresh our is really good for releasing stress. Do you have acupuncturists or holistic healers near you? I try and walk and get fresh air almost daily. I love parks and paths to walk through.
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They do but I'm not very into alternative medicine. I did relax outside for a bit though. Its very snowy and pretty here today we got about an inch of now over the night
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Well, shoveling can be good for releasing tension in the body by exercising by shoveling, even though it is short.
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That's a good idea actually, I've been tracking snow in going up and down stairs, could clear a path
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I like doing a little shoveling but you have to do it right, as to not wear out your back. Do you like snow? We had a rain storm for hours on Christmas Eve. I wanted a little snow to make things look nice. Are my suggestions helping any?
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I love snow, winter is my favorite season I hate hot weather. It started christmas eve raining a ton here but it got to 15F over the night so it turned to a pretty heavy snow. They are, helped take my mind off of the stuff I wass stresing over
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Well, there are incense pots that allow you to close you eyes and feel the glow of the meditation sticks. Certain scents can release stress. Do you have any on the home that you can burn?
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I do have some incense sticks, I usually use palo santo sticks though
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I have heard good things about Palo Santo sticks and rosemary / lavender oils that can calm and relax,
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I think I have some rosemary essential oil actually
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Do you have any music or sound effects that you can listen to as to be able to relax?
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I do, have some music on currently I love music, I'm almost always listening to something lol
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I suggest rosemary oils all the time. Getting a few quaffs can calm the nerves. Listening to calming sound effects like running creek water in the woods or dolphins communicating could put you in a good mood. They say its best to stop those racing thoughts and breath in a steady pace.
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I will definitely try out the roemary oil
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Do you need any other insights?
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no I think that helped. Gonna try those out in a few minutes, thanks : )
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You've done great at telling me your thoughts and deep feelings. Ok. You are doing great with being more at ease. I can tell from your responses that my suggestions have got the wheels moving.
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Yeah, I feel a lot calmer now Thank you for all of the help
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It sounds like you are really upbeat and happier. You can click the red finish and exit button to complete the session. :)
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do you not have one?
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