I’m feeling anxious about the pandemic and current economic conditions.
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Hi. How are you?
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I am okay. How are you doing today?
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I’ve had better days.
user
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What has happened?
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I’m having a hard time dealing with this pandemic.
user
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I know a lot of people who are feeling this way. It is a difficult time
assistant
Affirmation and Reassurance
I’m trying to make the best of it but having a hard time.
user
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Why do you think you are struggling?
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I’m feeling isolated and missing my family and friends.
user
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It sounds like you are feeling lonely. Is that right?
assistant
Restatement or Paraphrasing
Yes. Video calls are not the same.
user
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I understand. Video calls can feel a bit less personal sometimes. Do you live alone?
assistant
Reflection of feelings
Unfortunately I do. Thus it contributes to the loneliness. And I work from home.
user
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I see. So you aren't even getting that social contact at work really. Do you video chat to your family and friends regularly?
assistant
Affirmation and Reassurance
I do but I’m getting tired of video chatting. It’s just not the same. It’s tough, especially with the holidays approaching.
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I feel the same way. Having to keep in contact with friends through video has been difficult lately. I try to find something to do while we're chatting, like gaming or a quiz
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