Emotion: anxiety
Problem: breakup with partner
Situation: SInce my divorce, I am constantly worried about being able to pay my bills and general sad most of the time.  The Covid issue is making it worst.

user: hello

assistant: Hello, how can i help you today?

user: Just feeling sad

assistant: Tell me more. What has you feeling sad?

user: Not being able to leave the house with Covid. plus my hours were cut at work.

assistant: I completely understand. I am also going through the same. I have not left my house in weeks. While I am able to work from home, my hours were also cut. What would help you feel better about the situation? What are you doing to pass the time?

user: Yes it sucks. I live alone now so there really hard sometimes. I tend to watch tv and lot and watch YouTube videos. Nothing productive.

assistant: I also live alone. So I can understand how you are feeling. You are not alone in this situation. Although you may feel that way. Have you tried connecting with friends via text, video call, etc? Sometimes that helps, even if it's not the same as face to face.

user: Yes, I have one close friend that I talk to every now and then. Its not like it use to be.

assistant: Don't feel like you need to do a lot to be productive. Even getting up to watch tv is still getting up to do something. That's still a win.

user: We used to be able to go out and have a few beers together.

assistant: That's good. Keep that connection. It's not going to be the same due to the circumstances. But at least you are seeking to keep that connection, and that is a good thing.

user: I hope that this vaccine thing is reason and we can get back to the norm.

assistant: What I found helped somewhat was joining a few social groups online. find something you like and find a group related to that. For example, I love horror movies, so I joined a horror movie group on Facebook. While it's not face to face, it is a good opportunity to just connect with others about a common interest.

user: Good idea..

assistant: I am hoping they get the vaccine going as well. But I am hoping they get it right, and not just rush to get something out there that may or may not work.

user: I like to do home repairs. Maybe I can find a group for that.

assistant: Im sure you can! Maybe write a blog about the repairs you can do to your home, since you are there anyway.

user: Do you use any other social media for connecting with new people.

assistant: I use Facebook, Instagram, and sometimes TikTok You should do mini videos on easy things to DIY on TikTok.

user: True. I have to change out a few old style electrical plugs. Maybe I can do something on that?

assistant: right! That is a great idea!

user: I saw a few TikTok videos but never post a video. Is it hard to post on there?

assistant: not really. what i do is record the video beforehand, and then upload it.

user: Oh. Okay.

assistant: But you can also record it straight to the app. You can also do the same on SnapChat

user: I noticed all the videos are so short. I think I will have to use YouTube for a longer video? I never used SnapChat. Is that the one disappears after some time.?

assistant: Yes, if you are doing longer videos, I recommend YouTube. What you can do, is do a short clip on TikToc and then in that clip instruct viewers to follow your YouTube Channel Yes Snap Chat dissappears after it's viewed

user: Wow. Thanks for all the great information.