Emotion: anxiety
Problem: problems with friends
Situation: I have a friend who is mad at me because I told her to pull up her mask while she was talking to me. She became very offended and actually started yelling at me as to how I am healthy and will live through Corona if I caught it. I reminded her about my family and other people but she is stubborn. She is just now starting to believe Corona is real.

user: Hi!

assistant: Hello, how are you doing today?

user: Not so good. I have conspiracy theorist as a friend who is now mad at me because I told her to pull up her mask while talking to me. We have been friends for 13 years I am hurt and confused that she still thinks this is a game. She thought Corona was fake until someone we know caught it. It is like she is mad she was wrong and is taking it out and lashing out at those who have been trying to persuade her the whole time... what do you think?

assistant: It sounds like you care a lot about your friend and others. How old is your friend? It sounds like you care a lot about your friend and others. How old is your friend?

user: She is 44! Too old for all this nonsense. She has a short temper.......I think I am going to have to separate myself from her for the duration of the virus and the cure. I cannot talk to her again unless she agrees to get vaccinated. She is all to careless.

assistant: I see, it does sound like she is being negligent with her behavior and not respecting of you and your concern on this virus. When you say your friend does not believe in the virus, what is her stance on it?

user: She thought it was faked for political reasons at first. Then when she found out it was real when it struck close to home, she is saying it is apart of population control. Honestly she is all over the place. I find her very dangerous to others right now. I don't think our friendship will survive this because I am willing to part ways for all of our safety. I hate that but will do it. \

assistant: I can relate with your friend, at the beginning I had similar thoughts. As my friends started working on those units and my members being hospitalized for it, I surrendered my political stance and dawned my mask. I have a friend who is just like your friend, they have politicized it and had first degree exposure and blew up when we had her sit out of our teen support group/youth group and church services for two weeks. She is in her 50's. I can relate with your friend, at the beginning I had similar thoughts. As my friends started working on those units and my members being hospitalized for it, I surrendered my political stance and dawned my mask. I have a friend who is just like your friend, they have politicized it and had first degree exposure and blew up when we had her sit out of our teen support group/youth group and church services for two weeks. She is in her 50's. I think these situations cause us to take care of our selves first, like you are doing by wearing your mask and still loving your friend (maybe from afar). Your idea of separation is wise, unless you want to protect your relationship with her and let her be. I think these situations cause us to take care of our selves first, like you are doing by wearing your mask and still loving your friend (maybe from afar). Your idea of separation is wise, unless you want to protect your relationship with her and let her be.

user: Wow...that is deep and I believe you are right when you say these situations cause us to take care of ourselves first. I think that it just what I am going to do. After all this is over I will attempt to mend our relationship but for now I have to protect those I love. Thanks for the great advice. You were very helpful. I hope you have a great Christmas and new year. Stay safe!

assistant: It is my pleasure, I appreciate you being vulnerable and sharing where you are at in this moment. It is not always easy, continue to find people who are willing to listen and be the change that we need. Have a wonderful Christmas and a safe New Year!

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