Emotion: shame
Problem: academic pressure
Situation: Since covid I havent been doing as well in school. I'm very upset and ashamed at my self

user: Hello :)

assistant: Hello how are you doing today?

user: I'm doing well how bout yourself?

assistant: I am also doing well, thank you for asking! :) What did you come here to talk about?

user: I've just been feeling down about school the last couple of months. I havent been doing as well since covid and I'm kind of upset at my self for it

assistant: Oh I see. Yeah these times right now are really difficult to feel motivated and get things done, especially when a lot of school is online

user: Yeah the online schooling is tough for me I cant seem to be motivated and I really miss seeing all my buddies at school I haven't seen anyone in person other than my family since march :(

assistant: I get that 100%. It's also been really hard on me to not be able to see the people I'm close too. I don't live with family anymore, so I haven't seen my family for months either. So I understand where you are coming from. But you shouldn't feel upset at yourself for how you are feeling. It is completely normal, and I'm sure all your friends are feeling the same way! I have a few things I would like to share with you about how I have been getting through it. Maybe it will help you out :)

user: the virus has been hard on everyone hasnt it sure thing :) share

assistant: Usually I find myself just cooped up inside my room doing the same routine over and over again. That can put us into depressive, unmotivated moods. The thing that started helping me the most, was changing that routine even a little bit. If I feel unmotivated, I like to change my surroundings! Usually for me, that means moving to the living room, or to the back porch. As silly as that sounds, it really helps to switch up where you are trying to get things done. It's also really helpful to try and do new things if you are feeling unmotivated. Obviously that is difficult right now, but there are definitely things you can try! Like going on walks outside, or trying new little hobbies. I personally have tried out drawing and typing to help distract me when I am feeling overwhelmed

user: You bring up a good point about changing environment I feel like everyday is the same day samething over and over that might be why I'm feeling so down. Plus i work in the basement so I dont get much sunlight Maybe I'll try moving to the living room :) I've picked up a couple hobbies and they definitely help keep me busy but with school and all I find I dont have a lot of time for them

assistant: Oh yeah that probably is taking a bit toll on you working in the basement. I definitely suggest moving to the living room every now and then just to feel that small change. :) You could also plan out your days if it would help! Try and find time for the things that will bring you joy, whether that involves waking up earlier, or moving some routine things around

user: Yeah maybe I should do that

assistant: And I can tell you really do miss your friends, so it's super important to make time to talk to them too!

user: gotta switch things up Yeah I should chat with my friends more too Its hard to fine time but I should try

assistant: It is definitely hard, but it's important for your mental health to keep the people you love close to you :)

user: very very true especially in these difficult times Im hoping they get the vaccine developed asap and everythiung can go back to normal

assistant: Yes exactly. And yeah that will be so nice when we are finally able to leave again and feel normal. But unfortunately we can't wait around for that since it's so up in the air recently. So I'm glad that you are wanting to change little things in your life to keep you happy until then

user: Yeah thank you for your advice ill try implementing them in my life more I feel much better now :) thank you for your time