Estwld/esconv_llm huggingface dataset:
Emotion: shame
Problem: ongoing depression
Situation: Not being able to find a job after graduating from university

user: Hi

assistant: Hello how are you? how may i help you today?

user: Kinda sad today Wanted to ask for some mental support

assistant: what is making you sad?

user: Not being able to find a job after graduation

assistant: I can understand how you are feeling i had the same problem after i graduated

user: okay

assistant: have you put in job applications everywhere

user: Yes I did, and quite a lot but I think because of the pandemic they are not hiring that much

assistant: With this pandemic going on i know it is even more harder to get a job

user: yes

assistant: you are right. Have you looked on the internet such as indeed?

user: I've tried LinkedIn they have many companies hiring maybe my CV is just bad

assistant: yes they do i am familiar with that how is your resume looking?

user: I think I could improve it

assistant: Have you talked to someone in your family and see if they could help you with your resume to improve it

user: I've asked some friends, I think a friend will help me out when he's not busy

assistant: do not let this bring you down i know you will find a job soon it will just take time and you have to just be patient

user: Yes I know

assistant: have you tried to go to place and talk to a hiring boss about a job?

user: It's hard with this virus to go anywhere pretty much

assistant: yes i can understand that.

user: Worst time to graduate Haven't even got the graduation ceremony lol

assistant: all you can honestly really do right now is to try to improve your resume and see if that helps any and just keep searching for jobs and putting in applications and i know you will get a call from a job soon yes it has been a bad year for anything to happen

user: Yea that's what I am thinking of doing

assistant: good thing is you graduated and congrats on that

user: yes at least I graduated haha thank you

assistant: your welcome hope my suggestions helped you today

user: thanks a lot (15min is minimum ) you made my mood go up

assistant: i am glad i could help you

user: Have a great evening and thanks for suggestions :)
Emotion: depression
Problem: breakup with partner
Situation: I am feeling very upset and sad that I had to break up with my girlfriend. I want some help with my sad meotions.

user: Hello, I need some help with this.

assistant: I'm here to help you

user: What should I do about my break up?

assistant: When it was happened When it was happened

user: It happened yesterday. She broke up with me.

assistant: Oh.. It's really sad. But don't worry. You can explain feelings to her. She may change her mind

user: I will try but I don't think she will want to listen. I do not think she likes me anymore.

assistant: I understand your feelings. If it is a true love, she will also understand your feelings.

user: I think I will call her later, I will try to follow your advice. What should I do to help my bad emotions?

assistant: To escape from negative thoughts keep engaging yourself in your favorite work. Listen to your favorite music.

user: I feel bad about the whole covid thing. I think there is a lot of stress about it with my ex girlfriend so she feels stressed about that.

assistant: Hello Are you there?
Emotion: depression
Problem: ongoing depression
Situation: I feel really down and upset lately, more than ever, during this pandemic.

user: Hello. Hello?

assistant: hey how are you doing?

user: Doing alright, thanks. Yourself?

assistant: Doing fine, thank you.

user: Good to hear.

assistant: What brings you here today?

user: I've been feeling very down lately.

assistant: That sounds difficult, Would you like to elaborate on that?

user: Sure. I feel depressed about the state of the US and of the rest of the world. It's very overwhelming.

assistant: That is completely understandable, there are a lot of overwhelming things going on right now.

user: Yes and a lot of uncetainty.

assistant: Most definitely, I've also been feeling a bit overwhelmed by what's going on. How have you been coping?

user: It's good to know others feel the way I do. I've been trying to keep busy and not watch the news too much.

assistant: That is a good strategy, all the news outlets can be very overwhelming.

user: Yes with lots of conflicting information.

assistant: What do you like to do to keep busy?

user: Work, read, exercise. I've been going to the gym more.

assistant: Those sound like really good coping skills.

user: Thank you. I'm trying. I really don't want to be on medication.

assistant: That's a personal choice you're completely allowed to make. It sounds like you have a good foundation for building on your ability to cope.

user: I am trying. I don't want to fall deep down an emotional black hole.

assistant: Understandable Do you talk with a therapist or have someone you trust you like to talk to?

user: Yes, my husband is very supportive but I don't want to upset him too much so I don't fully open up.

assistant: That's great he is supportive. Seeing an individual counselor or someone of the like can also be helpful. They're there for just you and they have unbiased opinions. A lot are doing telehealth right now.

user: I will look into the telehealth. Thank you for that recommendation.

assistant: You're welcome, hopefully it can be helpful. I, myself, have used telehealth therapy recently and it's just been helpful with all the unprecedented chaos going on this year.

user: I will give that a try. Thank you again.
Emotion: anger
Problem: job crisis
Situation: nothing i do pleases my boss

assistant: Hi - how are you today?

user: hey! an doing better but things at work place gets me real down

assistant: I'm sorry to hear that. What's going on at work that's making you upset?

user: i think boss hate me

assistant: Oh no! That can be very uncomfortable. Are there reason you feel that way?

user: nothing i do pleases the man all he does is complain

assistant: Ugh - is he like this with everyone else, too - or do you think it's just directed at you?

user: i think its directed to me

assistant: Can you give an example and then maybe we can replay it a different way?

user: if am asked to complete a task, i do complete them and make sure no mistake was made, if he will evaluate the task he always sees fault in what i do

assistant: Hmm = that is frustrating. Can you sit with him and go over each section that he finds fault with and ask how he would have done it?

user: he never give time to listen i think i'll quit the job

assistant: maybe talk to his secretary and make an appointment with him. don't quit the job unless you have another one lined up.

user: i never tried talking to his secretary i think that's a good idea

assistant: she's your first line to getting alone time with him! she'll get you an appointment for sure!

user: i try doing just that, i hope it works

assistant: good. I wish you the best of luck! In the meantime it's never bad to put out feelers (discreetly) for other jobs.

user: thanks so much
Emotion: anxiety
Problem: ongoing depression
Situation: getting new year present for my parent

user: hi

assistant: Hi. How's it goin'? Are you feeling troubled about something this morning? I know it can be hard to talk about personal problems sometimes. I have a lot of trouble with that myself.

user: going smooth, i need to get a nice and a surprise able present for my parent, and at the same time I need to pay my house bills my father understands the situation that my earning is not that much, but my mum will fuck complain that I am taking care of my wife but not her

assistant: It sounds like you're having some cash flow issues, right? I can relate to that at a few more points in my life than I'd points in my life than I'd like to recall. It's so very loving and sweet of you to be putting so much thought into the gift! That isn't all that common anymore, unfortunately.. Are you currently working?

user: yes, your are right, I cannot stay in house without paying bills yes, I am working but the income is not that much

assistant: It is pretty ridiculous how income doesn't increase along with inflation/cost of living. Very illogical and crippling to many of us financially. Of course you'll need to put your rent and utilities above all else, and since the gift you are feeling stressed out about is a parental gift,

user: that is the major concern, the gift is once in a year and now all my bills are needed to be paid at least before end of the week

assistant: I think that you will find out that all your parents really want is for you to be happy and to get to spend some quality family time with you. They love you and want you to be happy and healthy.That is a gift a lot of parents don't get, surprisingly..

user: may be i should use credit card to get her new year present and use my salary to pay the bills and rent my presence is much important likewise i will need to be happy and get rid of this fucking depression, I can't kill my fucking self.

assistant: It may sound cheesy to you,, but making a gift for someone is still one of the best ways to tell someone how much you really care. You were willing to give of yourself and your valuable time to actually create a gift.
Emotion: anxiety
Problem: job crisis
Situation: My industry has been shut down since March due to covid-19 and I've been struggling to find work that is safe for me to do (I have asthma and a blood disorder that compromises my immune system), haven't had any success with unemployment and really just very stressed about money.

user: hi there

assistant: Hello, how are you?

user: I'm surviving. Today is better than yesterday was.

assistant: That's good. What is bothering you?

user: I've been out of work since Covid closed down the live event industry in March. the unemployment system still hasn't processed any of my claims, and I have been surviving off of what I can make driving for doordash, which hasn't been a lot.

assistant: That is rough. The unemployment system has been very slow during COVID, so I completely understand your frustration and worry. I am glad to hear that you are doing door dash, even if you aren't making a lot that is still something!

user: ugh, yeah... I drive a really old beat up car though, so I can't really go out after dark, and I'm worried I'm driving it too much and it's going to break down I wish mturk paid more, or one of the jobs I've applied for would hire me to do something form home

assistant: I completely understand. I also wish mturk paid more, I feel like it takes a lot of time for not that much money. Do you have a roommate, friend, or family member's car you could possibly borrow instead of using your own?

user: No, I live with housemates but they all don't drive.

assistant: I understand. Are you still looking for and applying for jobs?

user: im sorry im late I am still applying, but only for what I can do from home, and I worry i am underqualified are you still there?

assistant: Yes I am still here. When I started working from home I did a lot of research on different types of jobs that I could do from home. There are a lot of work options that are not necessarily well known, in my opinion, for online work.

user: Before this my work was primarily in concert audio, with a side hustle of carpentry. I've been playing with these survey sites, and applying for a lot of call center jobs that don't seem interested in me. If you have any suggestions I'm open to them!

assistant: If you worked in audio I know that some places, like Upwork and ACX (which does some audiobook work) are looking for audio editing. I am sure that other places are looking for audio editing. I think Fiverr may also be a good place to advertise audio work. I also have an Etsy and Ebay shop, you could possibly sell some of your carpentry work on there if that is possible. Ebay is free to list and Etsy has a small listing fee.

user: okay, well thanks for chatting with me and helping me earn the bonus for this task!
Emotion: anxiety
Problem: ongoing depression
Situation: My husband abandoned me and my kids

assistant: Hai

user: Hey

assistant: How are you friend? Where are you from?

user: Okay i guess North Carolina

assistant: ok,

user: What about you?

assistant: What are you doing? i am john from, new york

user: Watching tom and jerry with my kids

assistant: oh nice

user: What you doing?

assistant: tell about you? just i chating what your good name?

user: Im 28. A mother of two who just moved after my marriage fell apart. I enjoy cartoons, reading,gaming, and listening to music and audiobooks

assistant: wow good job..

user: Lol

assistant: anything else?

user: Hmm i hate dating again. My kids are both specieal needs. I live with my mama and grandpa

assistant: oh, do you most like that ok care your child, give the best life

user: I guess. I love my family. Im glad to get more time with my grandpa who is 73 years old. Mama has always been my rock and is a great suppirt with the kids. Soits not so bad Thats my goal

assistant: you hate anything don't doing, this is your life, so make it perfect very good i appreciate you, god bless you..

user: I guess im really mad that i invested 10 years into a cowardly man
Emotion: anxiety
Problem: academic pressure
Situation: I worried if I will be able to complete my degree.

assistant: Hello!

user: Hello, how are you?

assistant: I am doing great, how about you?

user: I am doing good. Can I talk to you about something?

assistant: Of course you can, tell me about it :)

user: I am worried that I won't be able to complete my degree.

assistant: Why so?

user: I can't get motivated, it doesn't seem worth it.

assistant: Hey I've been there too, but it really helped me meditating and going out with nature to clear my mind of things. You should try it!

user: What do you meditate about?

assistant: Nothing special, just sit in my room in silence. Listen to tutorials on youtube to meditate They get me relaxed and motivated for the day :)

user: I feel like I would sit there and worry about things I have not done yet.

assistant: That's part of meditation! I too worry while meditating, but when i'm listening to the videos and following instructions all those worries go away :) If that doesn't help you, you can go out in nature to clear your mind off things. Being in the wild really motivates me to continue.

user: Maybe it will calm me down. Does it make it easier to concentrate?

assistant: Meditating absolutely does since the whole point is to clear your mind off things and concentrate on the task ahead. And the wild? that's whole other experience because you either concentrate on things or you get mesmerized by nature :)

user: That sounds amazing, I should give it a try :)

assistant: Please do! You can try it with friends or alone. With friends can be a more fun experience while alone can be more spiritual or calming I have tried both and both are amazing :)
Emotion: sadness
Problem: job crisis
Situation: I just lost my job and am worried about paying the bills.

user: I just lost my job and am worried about paying the bills.

assistant: I'm sorry to hear you lost your job and have worries about paying the bills.

user: There is just too much pressure, but I have to succeed.

assistant: That is hard having so much pressure but I think you will be able to soon get employed again.

user: I am trying. I've started looking online for new positions but it is a process.

assistant: It sounds like you are trying really hard and that is worthy of praise.

user: I just still am continually nervous and having a hard time coping.

assistant: Sometimes deep breaths help people calm down. Have you tried that at all?

user: I haven't but maybe that will help me stay calmer.

assistant: That can sometimes help you to regain your focus and be able to do more for yourself.

user: That makes sense.

assistant: Also, job counselors may help at employment agencies to match you with potential employers. Have you tried any?

user: I haven't but that may be helpful as well.

assistant: I sought out help from a recruiter online who helped me to find a job as well. Have you heard of that option or tried it?

user: That might help me to take the stress off myself and get someone to help in the search.

assistant: Yes, I see that you seemed to be more relieved finding out these options. Would you say these suggestions have been helpful?

user: Yes, I'm starting to feel some of the pressure taken off me.

assistant: From what I've seen, people who can use some of these strategies like deep breathing and counseling they have felt some relief and could move forward better toward their goals.

user: I feel a lot better. Thanks for your support.

assistant: You are welcome. Can I help you with anything else?
Emotion: sadness
Problem: ongoing depression
Situation: 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.

assistant: Hello

user: Hello. I need some help. I have been depressed.

assistant: 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?

user: 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.

assistant: It sounds like social isolation is really weighing on you...

user: Yes, it sure is. I feel so alone. I feel it will help to talk to an outsider.

assistant: 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

user: 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.

assistant: You mentioned your friends feel the same way you do... Have you guys thought about making trying to do a zoom party?

user: 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.

assistant: 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?

user: I feel somewhat better just thin I feel a little better now. I look forward to talking with my friends about doing Zoom.

assistant: 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?

user: 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.

assistant: Im so glad that I could help you out! You have a great day too!

user: Thank you. My husband and I are going to go for a ride later. That will help.

assistant: Lovely!

user: Thanks. I am looking forward to gettng out for a while.
Emotion: fear
Problem: job crisis
Situation: I am losing my job in January.  I am very worried about looking for work right now

assistant: Hello how are you doing today?

user: Not so great - found out i'm losing my job in january

assistant: On no I am sorry to hear that! I know that must be tough.

user: Yes I'm not even sure what steps to take right now.

assistant: Yea that can be difficult. Have you started looking for something else?

user: Not yet, I'm not even sure where to begin. I have not looked for a job in 20 years.

assistant: You could try looking online there are a few websites that you could put a resume on and maybe find something that way

user: I've tried calling the unemployment office to get some ideas but they do not answer their phones.

assistant: Or you could look for some side jobs like cleaning or organizing things until you find something more permanent.

user: Yeah, i'm kinda old for that - LOL!!! My back would not hold up to that - and my salary wouldn't be comparable.

assistant: Yea it seems to be hard to get up with a lot of places at this time. Persistent is the key.

user: Well I hear that their offices are closed and you have to do everything online - so not sure if they can even help me.

assistant: Yes i understand right now is a very bad time to find anything with so many places closed. Do you have any family or friends to reach out to for help if needed?

user: I think I might be able to call my friend, but she's in another state

assistant: Have you gave any thought to babysitting or are there any crafts you are good at making that maybe you could try to sell?

user: That would not be enough money. I would not be able to pay my bills.

assistant: I understand your concern there but it could help pay some as to help you not to get to far behind until you find something.

user: that's true but i don't want to lose my house either

assistant: If i were you i would call your friend maybe she has some suggestions of things you could do based off of your skills.

user: she may be able to help - she could at least send me in the right direction of where to look and maybe how to freshen up my resume.

assistant: Yea and if not it wont have hurt to talk to her about it and all of the worry off your mind.

user: that is true - i just hate to bother her, she's got so much on her plate already.
Emotion: anger
Problem: academic pressure
Situation: My school was closed without warning because of the pandemic.

user: Hello.

assistant: hi there How are you?

user: I am so frustrated.

assistant: May I ask why you are feeling frustrated?

user: Yes, my school was closed without warning because of COVID.

assistant: Oh I understand how that could make you so frustrated, that would make me frustrated too. I am waiting to hear about my school.

user: Yes I don't even know what is going to happen with finals now.

assistant: I am sure that whatever happens, you will do well with them Have you thought about talking to an administrator at your school?

user: I hope so. But I feel like this could have been handled better. Not yet, there is a waiting list to talk to an academic advisor.

assistant: that is all the more reason to be frustrated, i commend you for having to deal with that!

user: Thanks. I feel like my head is going to explode though. The remainder of the semester is going to be online.

assistant: Have you thought about talking to a close friend or someone you trust about these stressors?

user: Yes, I talked with my friend about it and she said don't worry. But I can't help it.

assistant: I understand why are you are worried though, that is a lot honestly.

user: I was doing so well in my classes too. Very close to graduating.

assistant: Do you think that your grades will go down with the switch to online?

user: Yes, I don't do well with online learning.

assistant: I have seen that be the case for many people. Hopefully your professors will be understanding with the switch.

user: I hope so too.

assistant: Well I really hope that everything goes well for you! You sound like you are prepared

user: Thank you and thanks for letting me confide in you. It's a weird and sad time these days.

assistant: of course! I hope the rest of your year goes well

user: Thank you so much. And I hope all is well by you too.

assistant: Thank you!