The COVID-19 pandemic has caused me to be depressed.  I am sad because there is nowhere we can go.  We have to stay home and that is getting depressing.  My husband and I want to travel but we can't.  We are retired and feel as though our lives are being destroyed.
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Hello. I need some help. I have been depressed.
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How are you doing today? Do have anything on your mind? Oh i see, well we can talk about that if you like. Has anything happened recently to make you feel this way?
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I am not doing very well. Very depressed with having to stay home because of the COVID-19/ I will appreciate anything you can do to help me.
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It sounds like social isolation is really weighing on you...
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Yes, it sure is. I feel so alone. I feel it will help to talk to an outsider.
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Human being are social creatures by nature so please understand that the feelings that you are having are absolutely normal. So dont judge yourself or feel as if something is wrong with YOU
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Sometimes it helps to a stranger - most of my friends feel as I do. I am sure you are right - I thank you for your support.
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You mentioned your friends feel the same way you do... Have you guys thought about making trying to do a zoom party?
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No, we haven't talked about that, but that is a great idea. I will talk to them to see how they feel about doing this. Thank you.
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I have a group of sister friends and we threw a zoom party. we scheduled it out and we decorated our own spaces and we made a spotify playlist that everyone contributed a song to and basically just had a video party. Do you think your frinds may like to try that with you?
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I feel somewhat better just thin I feel a little better now. I look forward to talking with my friends about doing Zoom.
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Be creative! Get silly! most important have fun! this is a hard year but its still a chance to make happy memories Is there anything else on your mind?
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I will. Having fun is what I need in my life. I know it's been a tough year for everyone. Thank you very much. Have a great day.
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Im so glad that I could help you out! You have a great day too!
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Thank you. My husband and I are going to go for a ride later. That will help.
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Lovely!
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Thanks. I am looking forward to gettng out for a while.
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