Emotion: anxiety
Problem: problems with friends
Situation: I have found out that my friends have been socialising behind my back without me. This makes me very sad.

user: Hi there, are you free to talk? I am feeling rather sad.

assistant: Hi there. Yes, What is making you sad?

user: I feel that my friends do not like me very much any more. Apparently they have been engaging in group activities without me.

assistant: I understand how frustrating that can be to not be part of the group activities.

user: Do you think that I am over-reacting? I do not want to sound over sensitive but this has been happening for a while.

assistant: Have you talked with your friends on how you feel? When was the last time you all connected?

user: We went out for coffee the other day and I thought about saying something cos I know they went to a club without me last weekend but I couldn't bring myself to in the end.

assistant: I understand it is tough to bring up what is bothering you, especially after getting to hang out with all your friend over coffee. I'm sure this was not intentional with not inviting you to the club.

user: Sometimes in the past I have turned down invitations to go out clubbing, admittedly. Could it be that they just did not think that I wanted to go?

assistant: From what I have experienced personally, I am not a fan of clubs and didnt want to go with my friends. After turning them down a few times, they stopped inviting as well. I think they thought that was not my thing.

user: The thing is though that this is not the only thing - they have been to rock concerts without me too. I just feel I am no longer a part of the group.

assistant: I feel how this is hurting you. The best thing would be to talk to them about feeling disinvited to group activities. Let them know you are still free and really want to spend some time together. Do you think you can open up to them on whats bothering you?

user: I don't know. I don't want to come across as just being paranoid or whiny. Sometimes I think it would be better to just forget them and not have any friends.

assistant: It sounds like this situation is really bothering you. Its hard and overwhelming to feel isolated. The bonds of friendship are worth the confrontation. If they don't know what is bothering you, it will be harder to mend the relationship.

user: It is making me really depressed and is badly damaging my sense of self worth. I feel as though I am not worth anyone's time.

assistant: You are worth every precious second of time and should not let this diminish your self worth. Find common ground, an activity you all enjoy and invite them to hang with you.

user: Thank you that is helpful. What if I reach out and they all snub me though?

assistant: We all have busy hectic lives at time. True friends make time to be with one another. This world is full of beautiful people to bond with. Keeping a closed circle of friends is a blessing.

user: It's not really so much that my life is hectic. On the contrary, sometimes it feels as though it is rather empty and not having the support of friends does not help with that. Anyway I do appreciate your help - you have given me things to think about.

assistant: I hear how this is making you sad not feeling supported in the way that you need to be. Know that you are worthy and will find a way to connect with them. I hope this has helped.