The holiday season has me down
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Hello, how are you feeling today?
assistant
Question
The season has me down. No family around.
user
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I'm sorry to hear that. Are you finding time to do things you enjoy by yourself? Any hobbies?
assistant
Question
trying to work and write but lack motivation
user
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It sounds like you are feeling some lethargy in this cold season, and feel as though you have no support from your family.
assistant
Reflection of feelings
I don't talk to anyone
user
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Do you have any plans to spend Christmas with family or friends? That may help to break the cycle of feeling low?
assistant
Providing Suggestions
I live in a hotel currently No family or friends around, especially with the virus
user
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What do you do for work? Are you able to get out of the hotel frequently?
assistant
Question
I am a writer. Witht he virus it is hard to meet anyone i am only here until next week then I have to go to Virignia My children r all over the country
user
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I agree, it is hard to spend time with people at the moment. We are all finding ourselves spending a lot more time alone than we are used to. Perhaps you could all plan an event for next year when we will hopefully be less restricted. It would be good to have something positive to look forward to.
assistant
Self-disclosure,Providing Suggestions
I try the dating sites, but they seem to far away or impersonal Hope things are better. Just the current season ahs me down
user
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Yes, I can see that. Keep in touch with your family and try to think of positive, happy times you can all have together in the future.
assistant
Providing Suggestions
No verbal communication makes it hard
user
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Can you call them?
assistant
Question
I try but the loneliness is the hard part
user
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It sounds like this loneliness is really getting to you and you are struggling to see a way forwards. As you are a writer could you perhaps try to make some online friends in forums?
assistant
Reflection of feelings,Providing Suggestions
It is just the lack of communication
user
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I hear you. Perhaps you could call one of your children now? See if they'd like to catch-up?
assistant
Restatement or Paraphrasing,Providing Suggestions
without any communication it makes it seem like a battle alone My daughter is busy and 3 hours away different time zones amke it hard
user
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Maybe schedule in a call with her for the future? I have been making time to speak with my family every Tuesday, it gives us something to look forward to each week
assistant
Self-disclosure
Children can only share so much I chat with her, but the timing is off
user
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What are your plans in Virginia?
assistant
Question
Find a place to live for awhile I have to take care of a legal matter
user
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Well that sounds as though it will give you something to focus on.
assistant
Providing Suggestions
I just want a person to chat with that we can share with each other Children r ok to chat with but lack of a female to spend time with is hard
user
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Perhaps once you get to Virginia you could seek out some groups or activities to find some new friends.
assistant
Providing Suggestions
Unfortunately the virus stopping people.
user
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It is very hard at the moment. But things will improve, keep communication with your family for now and when the time is right in Virginia you can start to look for new friends to spend time with in your new home.
assistant
Affirmation and Reassurance
Ok well thanks for the chat. I will let you go. Be Blessed
user
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