I feel really down and upset lately, more than ever, during this pandemic.
I liked that they were very understanding and caring.
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no, very straightforward.
no, very straightforward.
Hello. Hello?
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hey how are you doing?
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Doing alright, thanks. Yourself?
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Doing fine, thank you.
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Good to hear.
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What brings you here today?
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I've been feeling very down lately.
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That sounds difficult, Would you like to elaborate on that?
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Sure. I feel depressed about the state of the US and of the rest of the world. It's very overwhelming.
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That is completely understandable, there are a lot of overwhelming things going on right now.
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Affirmation and Reassurance
Yes and a lot of uncetainty.
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Most definitely, I've also been feeling a bit overwhelmed by what's going on. How have you been coping?
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It's good to know others feel the way I do. I've been trying to keep busy and not watch the news too much.
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That is a good strategy, all the news outlets can be very overwhelming.
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Affirmation and Reassurance
Yes with lots of conflicting information.
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What do you like to do to keep busy?
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Work, read, exercise. I've been going to the gym more.
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Those sound like really good coping skills.
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Affirmation and Reassurance
Thank you. I'm trying. I really don't want to be on medication.
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That's a personal choice you're completely allowed to make. It sounds like you have a good foundation for building on your ability to cope.
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Affirmation and Reassurance
I am trying. I don't want to fall deep down an emotional black hole.
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Understandable Do you talk with a therapist or have someone you trust you like to talk to?
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Yes, my husband is very supportive but I don't want to upset him too much so I don't fully open up.
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That's great he is supportive. Seeing an individual counselor or someone of the like can also be helpful. They're there for just you and they have unbiased opinions. A lot are doing telehealth right now.
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I will look into the telehealth. Thank you for that recommendation.
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You're welcome, hopefully it can be helpful. I, myself, have used telehealth therapy recently and it's just been helpful with all the unprecedented chaos going on this year.
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I will give that a try. Thank you again.
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