I inherited some money, because both of my parents died last year. I moved to a new state, bought a house I love... but I just feel empty, and alone.
This one went very smoothly.
It seems odd to me that the support person doesn't get to see what we wrote is our problem...
Hi there, how are you feeling today?
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Hi. I don't know... sort of down. Sort of empty... How about you?
user
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I am feeling a bit the same. Is there something specific that you'd like to talk about?
assistant
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Well, I moved to a new state - feeling pretty alone.
user
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Do you not know anyone else there?
assistant
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No, not really. I inherited some money, because both of my parents died last year. So I bought a house I love, in a tiny town...
user
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Do you think it would benefit you to join some groups or societies where you would meet new people? If you feel a little out of your depth, that is perfectly normal at this stage!
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Providing Suggestions,Affirmation and Reassurance
Yes, probably. But of course it's a weird time for that, with COVID...
user
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Yes of course. So you feel that you cannot meet new people due to the pandemic?
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Restatement or Paraphrasing
Well, I didn't really do that much before COVID. But everything's changed in my life. I thought I could make a new start.
user
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I understand that this is a bad time to be making a new start but please believe me, I think that things will get better
assistant
Affirmation and Reassurance
I feel like I know what the right things to do are, but nothing sounds fun. I feel like I'm just trying to force myself to do the things I should want to do.
user
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It sounds to me like you might be suffering from depression. A lot of the population have this problem! Do you think that this might be the case?
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It's not that I thought money would buy me happiness, but it is strange that now that I could do almost anything, I really can't think of anything I want to do.
user
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That definitely sounds like depression to me. Can I suggest that you talk to your doctor?
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Providing Suggestions
I definitely have depression. I can try taking meds again, I should probalby try counseling... I did start going to a doctor, at least
user
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So you have insight into your condition at least ... that is a very positive thing!
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Reflection of feelings
I know it makes sense to try that, since it does help some people. But I just feel like, I know what they're going to say. I already know what I should do. I just don't do it.
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What is it that you feel that you should be doing? Please do not put too much pressure on yourself!
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It's like I'm just so lazy... I don't do anything. I could honestly just stay in bed and read and sleep all day and night.
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I understand how that feels. I often feel the same way myself, especially now (and at this time of year). Please do not feel bad about it.
assistant
Self-disclosure
I'm not suicidal at all, but I would be totally fine with a big meteor taking us all out tomorrow. I feel like I gave it a shot, I'm sort of ready to be done. I find myself feeling jealous of very old people...
user
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I have sometimes felt this way too. Do you have a pet? I have two cats and they do help to cheer me up when I feel especially bad
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Self-disclosure
If I could have traded places with one of my parents, I would have in a heartbeat. They loved life, and they were good at it.
user
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So you feel that you are bad at life? Please do not! I do need to go now but I hope that you can find some comfort in the future. I wish you all the best.
assistant
Reflection of feelings,Others
Yes! I'm not even joking - I think cats are the best thing there is in life. The day after I bought my house was the first genuinely happy day I'd felt in a decade or more - and the next day my cat died unexpectedly. Ugh... Okay. Thanks for chatting. Hug your cats for me.
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I am so sorry to hear that. I lost one of my cats earlier this year I will and thank you for talking too
assistant
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Yeah. It was rough, after losing both parents last year. Ughh... Take care. Bye.
user
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(I really did lose a cat earlier this year btw :( )
assistant
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I didn't doubt that for a moment. I'm really so sorry. I understand...
user
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Thank you for talking and all the best
assistant
Others
To you as well. Dream of kittens!
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