I just feel really depressed all the time, I feel like my life has no meaning
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I'm not an expert
it's too long
Hello how are you feeling today?
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Not so great today to be honest, have been trying to think of things I can do to make my life having meaning but I am struggling
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I hear you, it's difficult to feel good when we are struggling. What are you struggling with?
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Restatement or Paraphrasing
I just feel so sad all the time, I don't know how to snap out of it
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I'm sorry you're sad. Do you know what is making you feel so sad?
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Reflection of feelings
No, there doesn't seem to be any real reason, it's just a general feeling. I think that's why I'm finding it so hard to understand what to do to make myself feel better
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I hear you, sometimes life gets overwhelming. What has made you happy in the past?
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I guess maybe having something to do in my spare time, I used to go to the gym a lot but now I don't. Maybe I should try doing some exercise in the evenings
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Yes sometimes if you focus on a goal, you will feel accomplished, so you can focus on another goal. Do you have a place where you can exercise safely in the evenings?
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Providing Suggestions,Question
Yeah maybe. I think that's part of the problem, I have no goals, I feel like my life has no real purpose or meaning. I do... I luckily live quite close to a nice cycle path that is surrounded by fields and woods
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I bet if you try one goal, like exercise, you will be able to start on other goals and start to feel better
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Yeah maybe, I'm not very good at running though, I do worry if I find it hard I will feel like I've failed and then won't want to do it again
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You don't have to run, you could walk, that's good exercise. The cycle path sounds like a great place to do it at.
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Providing Suggestions
Yeah that's true. I do tend to go straight for the most difficult option sometimes! A walk is probably a nice thing to do, especially now the flowers are all starting to come out
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And being out in nature has a way of restoring something basic in us.
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Yeah, I do like being outside. Sometimes I can go days without leaving the house so it will probably help to go outside
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Do you meditate?
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I don't, it's not something I have ever tried. Do you think it might help?
user
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Yes, it's great to take a few minutes to quiet your mind and appreciate being in the now.
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Maybe I'll give that a try this evening, see if it can help calm me before bed
user
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That sounds like a fantastic plan, another goal. Do you need more advice?
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Affirmation and Reassurance
No I think I have a lot to think about for now, thank you for your help. I think I will try meditating and go for a nice long walk!
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