Emotion: anxiety
Problem: ongoing depression
Situation: The holiday season has me down

assistant: Hello, how are you feeling today?

user: The season has me down. No family around.

assistant: I'm sorry to hear that. Are you finding time to do things you enjoy by yourself? Any hobbies?

user: trying to work and write but lack motivation

assistant: It sounds like you are feeling some lethargy in this cold season, and feel as though you have no support from your family.

user: I don't talk to anyone

assistant: Do you have any plans to spend Christmas with family or friends? That may help to break the cycle of feeling low?

user: I live in a hotel currently No family or friends around, especially with the virus

assistant: What do you do for work? Are you able to get out of the hotel frequently?

user: 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

assistant: 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.

user: I try the dating sites, but they seem to far away or impersonal Hope things are better. Just the current season ahs me down

assistant: 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.

user: No verbal communication makes it hard

assistant: Can you call them?

user: I try but the loneliness is the hard part

assistant: 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?

user: It is just the lack of communication

assistant: I hear you. Perhaps you could call one of your children now? See if they'd like to catch-up?

user: 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

assistant: 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

user: Children can only share so much I chat with her, but the timing is off

assistant: What are your plans in Virginia?

user: Find a place to live for awhile I have to take care of a legal matter

assistant: Well that sounds as though it will give you something to focus on.

user: 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

assistant: Perhaps once you get to Virginia you could seek out some groups or activities to find some new friends.

user: Unfortunately the virus stopping people.

assistant: 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.

user: Ok well thanks for the chat. I will let you go. Be Blessed