Estwld/esconv_llm huggingface dataset:
Emotion: anxiety
Problem: ongoing depression
Situation: stree leads to depression

assistant: HI, how are you today?

user: hi i have a lot going on. i am depressed because i am soo stressed

assistant: Thats sucks, what's going on?

user: I work full time, do frelance work on the side, i am a single mom of twin 6 year olds and an 8 year old, and i am in college for my masters degree also my lease is up next month and i was notified they are raising it 300 dollars. i cant afford it. im scared and cant find anywhere cheaper to move

assistant: Oh wow, that is a lot. Add a pandemic to the mix. I can see why you'd feel overwhlemed.

user: sorry, guess i am venting my boyfriend and i broke up 2 weeks ago. that isnt helping.

assistant: Its actually kind of nice to vent on these anonymous things.

user: ugh i just wish i could get a break thanks, :)

assistant: Boyfriend too. Anybody around to talk to? Family friends?

user: family is about 8 hours away. i dont really have friends. i havent had time to make or keep any. i would love to i just dont even know how to fit in finding time to talk to anyone im an army veteran... i have ptsd so i dont do well with crowds. its hard making new friends

assistant: How about other moms in your kids friend groups? I've found that cna be an easier way to get to knwo people bc you are all doing childcare anyway?

user: thats not a bad idea, maybe i can find a moms group on facebook

assistant: I'm interested in your free lance work. What kind of stuff are you doing? Is it a passion thing or a paying hte bills thing?

user: paying the bills. ugh. i do mturk and then i am on upwork. i write articles and edit papers and books.

assistant: Got it. Mturk is always there when you can't sleep!

user: lol my day is so packed i wish i had more time to sleep! i'm usually up late writing papers for scool i graduate in september. i keep telling myself to hang in till then

assistant: What are you studying? Any connections through your program?

user: of course then i will need to start delivering food or sometihng as an additiona ljob to pay student loans lol im doing an online college. i am getting my master's in organizational managment i really appreciate you talking to me. its actually helping a bit

assistant: Yeah, it took me forever to get through my loans but bit by bit got there. Sounds like a good program that can lead to a better job (and maybe only one job someday!) Investing in the future is defintely a good thing

user: I want to be a good example for my kids :)

assistant: I've been to see counselors a few times when going through tough patches (ask me about divorce, job loss and moving to a new countrey in one year) and have found that it helps to be abel to vent to someone who doesn't know you - ha.

user: lol very true

assistant: Kids can be positive motivation for sure. But right now you're in the toughest part of parenthood. Threel ittle ones who need your support and you are doing it by yourself. You are fighting the fight for sure.

user: thanks for being here today, i hope the rest of your day goes well!

assistant: You too!
Emotion: anxiety
Problem: academic pressure
Situation: I failed a test. I fear that I might not be good enough to succeed in college.

assistant: hello. How are you tonight

user: Hi, I feel somewhat concerned, I failed a test. I might fail the class. I honestly sometimes feel like college is too hard for me.

assistant: I can understand how you feel.i am between classes also are your classes online in person

user: A mixture. I currently have 2 online classes and 2 face-to-face ones.

assistant: So you have a full schedule Are these mandatory classes for your degree May I aks what your major is

user: Yes, I am in a full schedule. The class I might fail is mandatory for my Computer Science degree. That is why I am so concerned.

assistant: Is it online in person

user: That class in particular is online.

assistant: Being online makes it harder.

user: You think so? I kept telling myself that they were supposed to be easier, since its on the computer.

assistant: Maybe the in person classes can be restructured, maybe you can change your schedule

user: If I fail the class, would you suggest I retake it in person then?

assistant: My classes are online and I can chose my load. Are the i person classes more important then this class I would. But before you fail can you drop the class then pick it up in person

user: I don't think I can, the withdrawal period ended long ago...

assistant: Can you talk with your teacher for extra credits

user: That could be an option, although he can be very rude at times. I don't think he will accept.

assistant: Is there away to talk with him in person to explain your issue Ask for his advise in person versus the online

user: I will consider doing that that. What if he doesn't want to give me any extra credit oppourtinities? I might have to deal with failing the class...

assistant: If you get a failing grade you can take what you have learned and use it for the future

user: That is true, I never looked at it that way. It might not be that tragic after all...

assistant: Sometimes what we learn can be used to better ourselves

user: I agree... I definetely feel a little better now. More calmed.
Emotion: anxiety
Problem: job crisis
Situation: Have been mostly unemployed since release from prison. This has effected my self impression.

user: Hi. Currently unemployed and this effects my impression of self as a person, husband and father. Doing mturk work and created a Youtube channel to share information gleaned during prison time.

assistant: Hi there. I understand how are you feeling. I have been looking for job for the past 5 months and it is a huge challenge.

user: Sorry to hear of you own challenge. Job search sites seem to have so much garbage out there.

assistant: Have you been looking online and try to apply for other jobs?

user: Yes, have emails coming in from several sites. At the same time though been helping out elderly parents with doctors, cleaning, cooking, etc. How about you?

assistant: I know most of them is not helpful and somethimes waste of time. It is important that you keep ypurself busy during this time

user: Hence doing the mturk work and creating content for the Youtube channel. This is part creative and hopefully income producing in the future.

assistant: I'm doing some kinda gig jobs too. I have been selling a lot things on Ebay, same thing i can use my creativity and dont let my mind go crazy Yes, I believe Youtube channel is a great source for new opportunities nowadays Everybody is facing a challenge time right now, we are all together on this

user: Sounds like a similar situation. Not sure if these efforts will pay off long term but need to do something to maintain sanity. Youtube can pay something if there are enough hits and subscribers.

assistant: Sure, in short term is a good choice. The most impoetant thing is looking foward always. For long term we are going to figure out something else

user: Having a religious base too can help.

assistant: For me this is the powerful tool, I pray every single day We need to be grateful for beeb alive and for been health.

user: Unfortunately, too many are at the base of the hill of the Lord and not climbing. Followers, not disciples. Hard to have gratitude when seeing other or thinking of our past.

assistant: Yes but still has few that are on the right path. We need to keep our faith

user: Encourage you to continue your journey. This life is but a blip in the eternal spectrum.

assistant: Sure soon we are going to see the lights at the end of the tunnel.

user: Unfortunately making amends in some ways depends on having money which requires a job.

assistant: What do like to do on your free time?

user: Working on a notebook of studies I did during my prison time. Content that is becoming the Youtube channel. Also work out to stay fit and mentally healthy

assistant: Sounds interesting. I wish I had more ideas to do youtube as well but I am not good doing this things.

user: Thanks for the effort. This task seems to be taking longer than I thought.

assistant: Yes Im working out too not much as i wish. Thank you

user: Hard to work out when your bummed Going to sign out now.
Emotion: anxiety
Problem: job crisis
Situation: I applied with a lot of companies and never hear back.  I need money for the holidays.

assistant: Hello! How are you doing today?

user: i am kind of depressed how are you?

assistant: I'm sorry to hear that. These are trying times. Is there anything specific making you feel so down? I'm doing okay today, thank you for asking

user: you are so nice. i lost my job and having trouble finding a new on one

assistant: Oh, I'm so sorry. I can empathize a bit. I lost mine earlier this year due to covid, but they did bring us back

user: that is good for you! i don't think the job i was at is coming back.

assistant: I'm sorry. It can definitely be difficult finding a new job, especially these days.

user: i just feel so discouraged no one is responding to my jobsearch

assistant: Have you updated your resume? I always forget to update mine when I'm job searching. I leave out so much important information!

user: that is a good idea. i updated the contact info. but i could read it again.

assistant: That might be good. Try to include all those little details about what you did, even if it doesn't seem significant. I think it shows flexibility and willingness to like cross train and learn new skills

user: i feel like no one is really hiring because of the holidays i can understand that, except i need employment now. i already cut back on christmas and am just making little inexpensive gifts can i ask you something?

assistant: That's definitely a good way to save money, and I think the homemade gifts are more meaningful and full of love, anyway. And yes, of course!

user: i hope that the love comes across!

assistant: Oh, I'm sure it will! Just knowing that you took the time and made the effort to make something personal for them is amazing!

user: do you think anyone actually reads the cover letter part of your application?

assistant: I honestly don't know. Cover letters are weird, I never know how to do them correctly lol I don't know if they're there just to make sure you're following directions or if they're actually important. I like to think someone does, but I'm really not sure.

user: Right!?! I agree! Lol.

assistant: Applications are so weird! Why do I want to work here? Um, because these bills won't pay themselves lol

user: thats funny and too real. i just was thinking about what you said earlier and maybe if i took the part of the cover letter where i state my transferable skills and put it at the beginging of the resume it might help. after all i think we both decided no one is really seeing it in the letter. what do you think?
Emotion: sadness
Problem: ongoing depression
Situation: eviction

assistant: Hi! how are you today?

user: Hi ok I guess Very worried

assistant: What are you worried about?

user: I am being evicted I am very scared I will not find a place to go in time

assistant: I am so sorry to hear that. When will that happen? You should start looking through places online, there are tons of sites online.

user: December 31st the CDC moratorium ends alot of people will be homeless Many are fake we are in a housing crisis

assistant: It's true, it's so horrible. I am so sorry to hear that. Have you tried reaching out to family?

user: Yes, I may be going to my brother's to wait out the pandemic Hoping many people will speak up

assistant: I think so, it;s great that you have a brother. Family is so important right now to help all of us stay sane in this pandemic.

user: We definitely should all pull together. I am also hoping to find some grassrooots charities for people like me without families

assistant: There are aa ton! If you search online or on social media. I've recently started to get involved with many of them. There are ones providing food, home goods, and even housing for people impacted by the pandemic.

user: I contacted the community law program, thanks for the idea Sending them an email after this..

assistant: That's so great! IT will make you feel good to be proactive and do something. You can also take this time to focus on hobbies and other things that you wnat.

user: Agreed! Thanks for your support!

assistant: It was my pleasure.

user: I am noy allowed to feel better for 3 more minutes so I guess I am still working on it Where have you found your most useful resources?

assistant: No way! you should try to be poistiive. I"ve found most of my useful resources by just googling and spending time looking through results. I also have surprisingly found a lot on social media - like twitter.

user: Twitter seems to be where I have also found most of mine.

assistant: That's great! IT's also a good place because you can ask questions.
Emotion: sadness
Problem: academic pressure
Situation: I keep failing my tests

assistant: Hello

user: Hello. How are you?

assistant: I am well, how are you/

user: Pretty well at the moment, but not so good overall.

assistant: What is it that I can help you with?

user: Well, I can't figure out a good strategy to study for my tests. I keep failing.

assistant: What tests are you struggling with?

user: Mainly, the ones that require memorization, subjects like political science, government, history, economics, biology. I don't really struggle with physics or math because it's more whether you can do the thing or not.

assistant: So from what I understand, you are struggling with study strategies to help you pass your tests?

user: that is correct

assistant: I am in school as well and I struggle with ways to study for tests as well. Are there any online study groups that you could join for these classes? I found it is very helpful to study with other students who are struggling in the same way I am.

user: Well, yeas, that was kind of working for me for a while, but now corona hit us, and all the classes are online. So group studying is no longer as efffective. Do you have any other methods of overcoming it, that you are willing to share?

assistant: Have you thought about connecting through zoom, or google meet? Video conferencing has become very popular since COVID began.

user: Yes, I could. It brings its own complications but it should be fine.

assistant: It definitely takes some getting used to, but after you get used to it, it is a great tool@

user: Thank you for the advice
Emotion: sadness
Problem: problems with friends
Situation: a friend is going in for quadruple bypass surgery

user: hi

assistant: Hello! How are you doing today?

user: im good. getting tired. had a long day hola?

assistant: It sounds like you worked really hard today. How are you taking care of yourself?

user: im good. just talked to my friend who is going in for heart surgery next week

assistant: That must be really hard. I'm glad that you were able to make time for your friend who is going through a difficult time.

user: thank ya. yeah it's important im there for him right now. he has to be nervous. they're going to open 4 or 5 valves.

assistant: It sounds like you are handling the situation well, given the stressful circumstance. What are some things you are doing to cope with this difficult situation?

user: thank ya. nothing that much different. i told my sister about it. she seems understanding about it.

assistant: It's wonderful that you have a support network that you trust and that you can talk with about this. I know that talking through things is really helpful for me too. Have you considered seeking professional help during this time?

user: nope. i feel that i get enough support from family. it might've been an option if I didn't have a strong support system

assistant: That's fantastic. Having family around during a tough season like this must be such a blessing. It's great that you can be there for your friend, almost as if they were part of your family, too.

user: yeah they feel like part of the family. i've known them since i was in college 20 years ago. we haven't always talked the whole time but....

assistant: 20 years is a long time! It takes a lot of commitment to your friendship to not only keep in touch for that long, but also make the time to support them emotionally when it matters most. You are a loyal friend, and your friend is lucky to have you around!

user: thank ya. him and I are there for each other. We dated briefly at first but have been friends ever since. He said I was the one who got away. But he was the one who ended it lol

assistant: It sounds like you and him have had quite the history, but your friendship has proven to remain strong through thick and thin (20 years!). I can't imagine how stressful it must be to be for him to be waiting for surgery, and I'm sure it means the world to him that you are by his side. How has your friendship been in the midst of everything these days?

user: It's been good. We've been talking about Covid and the election too. I know I'd be nervous to go in for heart surgery.

assistant: That's great to hear. Both COVID and the election have certainly been stressful. What are some ways that you have been able to support each other?

user: just being there for each other as a listening ear

assistant: It's so easy to feel alone these days. Sometimes being present is all you can do, but it's the absolute best thing that you can do. Keep going, you're doing great!

user: thank ya! nity nite

assistant: You're welcome! Thank you for being a wonderful friend, the world needs more people like you. Take care of yourself :)
Emotion: depression
Problem: breakup with partner
Situation: My wife of 6 years decided one day last week she wanted to end things.  This comes after finding out we cannot have anymore children.  So its a combination of the 2.

user: Hello Are you here to help?

assistant: Hello! How are you today?

user: not to good my wife wants to split and it was after finding out we couldnt have any more kids, we have 1 already

assistant: Oh no, I am so sorry to hear you are going through this difficulty. I am here to help and lend a sympathetic ear.

user: Thanks. Do you think there is any way to fix this?

assistant: I think there is a way to handle any situation. Have you had an honest and open conversation with your wife on both of your feelings on the matter?

user: yes very open and honest. Turns out she has some form of cancer and it is the cause of not being able to have anymore kids.

assistant: I am so sorry to hear that your wife has cancer. I have had an ill loved one and I know how difficult that can be, not just for the person going through it but for the family too. How do you feel about not having any more kids?

user: yes very stessful. I want more kids. I have only had 2 of my own, 1 with my wfie 1 with my former partner.

assistant: I see. And is it a deal breaker for you if you cannot have any more kids? Would you be willing to stay with your wife and be content with the children you already have?

user: no not a huge deal breaker. But it is at the same time. Its a hard situation

assistant: I understand, it is a very difficult situation What is more important to you? Your relationship with your wife or having another child?

user: a little of both i suppose. Its so hard to choose. I guess time will tell...

assistant: Yes, it's tough. Maybe you should think about both scenarios and write down how it would make you feel. Picture being without your wife and how would that make you feel. Then picture being with your wife and your current family and how that would make you feel.

user: thank you for your help. I appreciate it.

assistant: Of course, I am here for whatever you need

user: of course. I appreciate it so much. I want to stay with my wife, I really do. I guess there could be medication available to help perhaps.

assistant: Maybe you can tell your wife that?

user: Yeah could probably do that. We are early in this so things could go either way.

assistant: For sure. Is there anything else I can help with?

user: I hope they go good for my and my wife sake.

assistant: me too
Emotion: fear
Problem: problems with friends
Situation: Misunderstanding with friend

user: Hi

assistant: Hello How may i help you today?

user: I had misunderstanding with my friend and I have fear that I am gonna loose her

assistant: Can you explain to me what the misunderstanding was about?

user: I was bit busy and wasn't able to talk to her for a few days, so she thought I was ignoring her.

assistant: Ok i see so she thinks you are ignoring her?

user: Yes, she thinks I am ignoring her, but I never meant to do that. I tried to tell her that I was busy with some work, but she thought I was lying to her and now I'm very sad.

assistant: I understand how you are feeling about that I would be upset to.

user: What should I do to still be friends with her? I don't know what to do anymore!

assistant: Have you tried to talk to her again recently?

user: Yes. I even texted her and called her. She opened my messages but didn't respond and she even ignored my calls.

assistant: I would give her 2 or 3 days to her self then try to talk to her again

user: Its been more than 3 days and I have given her time. I don't think I can wait longer. I might loose her.

assistant: Maybe you should go up to her house

user: Due to the COVID cases right now I am trying to not risk the safety of others and myself. I don't know that going up to her house would be the best option at this moment :(

assistant: Right i can understand

user: We have been friends for so many years and I do not know why she is acting like that. I do not want to loose this precious friendship.

assistant: I would suggest just keep trying to talk to her and apologize and tell her you been really busy and was not trying to ignore her Send her a apology card in the mail

user: I appreciate your suggestions. This sounds like a good option. Thank you so much for your help!

assistant: your welcome I hope yall will work it out

user: I hope so as well.

assistant: Things will get better for you to

user: Hope you have a wonderful Holiday.