feel alone. have no one to talk to about things. feel depressed,sad,hopeless. on top of feeling depressed i am also stressed out about my finances
i like how i was able to receive help online. i like how interactive it was. i like how it would let me know if the person is writing to me or not by displaying the word inputting whenever the person was typing back to me.
could add an option that would allow users to have a full screen chat
hi there! how are you feeling today?
assistant
Question
i feel depressed
user
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i'm sorry to hear that. is there a specific reason you are having these feelings?
assistant
Question
i feel alone. i feel like i do not have any one to talk to when it comes to my emotions.
user
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I understand. I have been feeling quite lonely too, I find myself feeling lonely at work and struggling to find someone I trust to talk to about these emotions. Do you have a friend or family member that you trust who might understand some of these feelings?
assistant
Self-disclosure
i do have a few friends that i think i can talk to about how i am feeling however the thought of them being too busy with their work is what prevents me from reaching out to them.
user
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I understand. Correct me if i'm wrong, it sounds like you're nervous to open up to these trusted people because you think they might be distracted by their work to provide the empathy you need and fully understand how you are feeling. Does that sound right?
assistant
Restatement or Paraphrasing
you know i think that you are right about this. it has always been difficult for me to open to others even with those that have been there for me when i needed someone. i feel like a mix of emotions nervous but at the same time wanting to reaching out for help
user
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I understand these feelings very well. Sometimes, my fear overshadows my want for help. I find it easier to open up to others through writing rather than face to face. Have you considered putting your feelings in writing and opening up to trusted friends and family in this way?
assistant
Providing Suggestions
i have been writing for a while but due to my emotions i have stopped writing like i used to. when i did write i did notice a change in my feelings it became more positive and less depressed. now that i stopped writing its like i went back into depression
user
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It sounds like writing your feelings down helped you greatly in the past. May I suggest going back to writing and even letting someone you trust read what you have written down to understand how you are feeling?
assistant
Providing Suggestions
yes writing has been a huge help for me. i would take your suggestion and begin writing again to feel better. and i have let others read what i wrote and they have said it has helped them get over their depression and helped them understand me more
user
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That's great! I am glad to hear that you will begin writing again. Thank you for opening up to me about your feelings. How do you feel about the solution we have come to today?
assistant
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now that i was able to talk about how i feel with you and you giving me a useful suggestion i feel less depressed and feel motivated to write again. your help has been really helpful for me
user
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That's wonderful! I appreciate your honesty about how you are feeling. I am proud of you for seeking help. Is there anything else you would like to discuss?
assistant
Question
thank you so much for helping me. and that is all that i would like to discuss. you have been a big help for me
user
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I am glad I could be here for you! I am hoping you continue to feel better and your writing helps to work out these feelings. Thank you so much for being open with me. I hope you have a fantastic rest of your day! :)
assistant
Affirmation and Reassurance