I've suffered from depression since I was a kid but since the pandemic started it's harder to find the motivation to go on, to go about my day, to get out of bed, etc.
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Hello there! How can I help you this afternoon?
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I'm just feeling really down lately and would like to talk to someone who understands.
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Feeling consistently sad is a tough place to be. I'm sorry to hear you're going through that.
assistant
Restatement or Paraphrasing
Thank you. I think since the pandemic it's gotten worse. It's hard to find the "reason" to go about my day.
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I can certainly understand that. Are you working or attending classes from home?
assistant
Question
I graduated in the spring but haven't been able to find a job because of what's going on, so that's been tough. My wife works from home though. What about you?
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It's very hard to maintain a sense of consistency when we have few boundaries on our time, or a daily routine.
assistant
Reflection of feelings
Very true! I try to keep a routine with exercise and cooking, things like that. Going outside for walks...
user
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I have been attending school online, and I occasionally make deliveries for my husband and I's small business.
assistant
Self-disclosure
Oh that's great!
user
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Yes, a daily routine is good for normalizing change. It's also good for structuring in time to relax and recharge, which you still need even if you aren't currently employed. Times are still very stressful and uncertain, and that takes an emotional toll no matter who you are.
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Affirmation and Reassurance
That's true. Very good points. It's hard to find a purpose right now because I'm unable to find work. When I started going to school I certainly wasn't expecting any of this to be happening (obviously). I waited until my 30s to go to college so I feel angry that all of this is happening.
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