My girlfriend and I broke up and I've felt terrible ever since.
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Hello. How are you today?
assistant
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I've been better. I've been really sad ever since my girlfriend and I broke up and I don't know what to do.
user
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The end of a relationship is a really difficult time. How long were you together?
assistant
Reflection of feelings,Question
Yeah every day has been pretty hard. We were together for about 3 years.
user
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Three years is a long time. What led to the breakup?
assistant
Restatement or Paraphrasing,Question
We found ourselves arguing more and more each day.
user
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I've been in relationships like that. It really takes it out of you. What are your days like now?
assistant
Self-disclosure,Question
Every day has been feeling the same. I didn't like that we fought but now I feel empty. I don't know what to do.
user
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I can totally understand why you're feeling that way. How long have you been seperated?
assistant
Affirmation and Reassurance,Question
It's been about a month now.
user
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So this is still really fresh. It's going to take some time to start to feel normal after three years. What have you been doing for self-care? What have you been doing for self-care?
assistant
Affirmation and Reassurance,Question,Question
I haven't really been doing much. My friends invite me out but I never feel like going.
user
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After a three year relationship, you're going to have a period of mourning. This happens whether the breakup was right or wrong. It's still a huge part of your life now separated, and that's an important life event.
assistant
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Yeah that makes sense. It's just hard you know. What steps should I take to feel better?
user
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I think it would be good for you to go out with your friends. Sometimes when you're really down, you might not feel like it. Going out takes effort, but it's worth it.
assistant
Providing Suggestions
Okay I'll try to make an effort to go out more.
user
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Isolating at home is not going to help you process things. You might even consider going on some walks/runs, and getting in more exercise.
assistant
Providing Suggestions
That's a good idea I'll try to be more active. Thanks for all the help I appreciate it.
user
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Of course. Anytime.
assistant
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It's nice to have someone to talk to thanks for hearing me out. Do you have any more advice?
user
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It will get easier. It'll just take a little time. Remember, it is okay to be sad. Trying to hold back emotions will only make things harder, so let them out as they come up.
assistant
Providing Suggestions
I have been bottling up a lot of my emotions so maybe I'll try to talk to a friend about how I'm feeling.
user
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Absolutely. Talking to a close friend is one of the best things you could do.
assistant
Affirmation and Reassurance