Estwld/esconv_llm huggingface dataset:
Emotion: anxiety
Problem: job crisis
Situation: I am on short term disability and I am afraid I will lose my job if I don't go back soon.

user: Hello good afternoon.

assistant: Hi, good afternoon.

user: I'm feeling anxious that I am going to lose my job.

assistant: Losing a job is always anxious.

user: I hope I don't.

assistant: Why do you think you will lose your job?

user: I am on short term disability and I am not ready to go back to work yet but I do not have any job protection.

assistant: Oh so your job is not protected and your short term disability will end soon? Is that correct?

user: It's not ending yet, but no my job is not protected. I live in the United States, but I have not been at my job long enough to earn protection for medical leave. you have to have been here for a year, and I started November 2020 I'm afraid that I will lose my job since I'm still on disability for the foreseeable future.

assistant: I see. Have you spoken to HR?

user: I have, but they are telling me that it is up to my department manager who isn't actually getting back to me about it yet.

assistant: Your department manager is not answering you?

user: No, I have sent them a few emails about it. It makes me nervous. I do not have a phone number to call and my psychiatrist really does not think I am ready to go back to the stress of my job. I wish I could just call him, but I do not have a phone number for him. Just his email.

assistant: Have you tried mentioning that to HR?

user: HR is the one who gave me his email. I don't think he has a direct work line, and they're not allowed to give out personal information.

assistant: Yes that is how most employments work about providing personal information. That in itself causes anxiety to most since other forms of communication is not possible especially if they are not responding to ciritcal matters.

user: Yes! 100%. Every time my phone rings I get nervous that I'm being fired and I'm worried I made a mistake going out on disability. I needed to though, but I'm nervous.

assistant: No you should not have to feel you made a mistake for the time you are taking out of work for a necessity.

user: Thank you for saying that. That does make me feel better. It sucks sometimes we have to choose between our health and our jobs. We don't get paid to take care of our health though, we only get paid to work.
Emotion: anxiety
Problem: job crisis
Situation: I would like to get an online job  but it is very competitive.

assistant: I feel obligated to help you this Christmas Night.

user: Hello Hello

assistant: Who am I currently speaking with? I am Bob, your Christmas Night therapist and helper. I hope I can assist you this Christmas Night. It takes courage to tell how you are feeling.

user: Hello Bob, nice to meet you I would like to talk but not sure if I can I will try

assistant: How can I help you?

user: I am a caregiver and i can only come back and forth

assistant: Please do your best. That is all I can expect. Can you elaborate? What do you mean by that? You're doing great by contributing to your own cause on Christmas Night. Do you like Christmas cookies?

user: My main job started so i am in this room an at the same time i wan to do mTurk and take care of them]

assistant: Bob has some jelly cookies for you. I feel good asking you about how I can give you true insights on life. You made the right decision to join and discuss your feelings. Do you like the Christmas Holidays? I can suggest Uber or Lyft or Door Dash or Grub Hub for you. I feel that you can earn and not be so sad and depressed this holiday. I am baking cookies for others, so don't feel sad. Maybe I can cheer you up with chocolate chip cookies. I am here to help you in soooo many ways.

user: that is wonderful I love chocolate chip cookie thanks for your encouragemnt I think that already helped,e

assistant: Yes, it is. I love chocoalate chip. Do you have the chance to make Christmas Cookies? Perhaps you could bake some using Bob's Xmas Cookie Recipe and share the joy that Christmas brings to the World. Would you be interested?

user: not today but sometime this week. oh nice 1 yes please

assistant: Cooking cookies for others is a great way to cheer up. You could also create a small business by making your own type of cookies.

user: I made oatmeal cookie last week. I love baking wonderful, i would pay $ to buy Bob's cookie

assistant: You said you love baking? Well, other people who see you love to cook will get Joy from you. : )

user: nice, thank you

assistant: I feel good to share my insights.

user: yes I love it. I put 2 cups of sugar all the time. 2 sticks ofbutter

assistant: Did you need any other insights from me to be glad? I feel that being a professional baker my be the right career for you!

user: I am full, and I am good thanks it was great to talk to you Bob, Xmas couselor

assistant: Do you need help with anything else?

user: I will think about it im good, have a good evening
Emotion: depression
Problem: breakup with partner
Situation: turned in ex gf to cps for giving her kids drugs.

assistant: Hello! Hope you are doing well. How may I assist you?

user: my recent ex gf gave her daughters drugs while on a video chat with me. While being very dishonest in our relationship, i am devestated about the truth of all of it now that its over. I really loved her. and her kids. we had some great times. I turned her in for giving her kids drugs as thats not okay. today im super sad. i dont have any motivation. I dont want to really be around, and im trapped in my thoughts with everything. i had to move to get away from her stalking me. now im in a new place trying to find a job and get set up here. Its difficult to start over. its a pretty intense situation i admit.

assistant: You are girlfriend is giving drugs to hew own kids. Did I get it right?

user: That is what she did. Among many other things.

assistant: That is really intense, unacceptable. I am feeling sorry for the poor little girl and you. It looks like there is something wrong with her. I can understand what you are going through.

user: Its a difficult time. I want to do nothing. It feels very bleek right now worrying about finances and getting set up in a new state.

assistant: It must be hard time for you. You should not worry about her. You should think about your job and the poor girl who is trapped with her.

user: her daughters now both live with their dads. so thats taken care of, he kids are safer and better off. I however am devastated that the whole relationship wound up a lie and the whole thing has me really in a bad place mentally.

assistant: I felt the same way when I broke up with my friend for some pathetic things which she did. The good part is girls are safe now. Give some time to yourself. Time will heal everything.

user: Thats a hard light to see at the end of the tunnel when things are bleek. im not sure what else to do. My mind runs away a bit right now, its just all stress ful

assistant: So sorry to hear about that. You should indulge yourself in some activities like yoga or meditation. talk to your family and friends and go to them for a while. It will help you and you can come out of it.

user: Finding a better job. might be a more productive task.

assistant: You will get one soon. Keep working on. My best wishes are there with you. Time never stay the same.

user: you dont want to continue to talk

assistant: No, that is not the case. You can talk as much as you want.

user: I see. i thought you had left.
Emotion: disgust
Problem: problems with friends
Situation: one of my friends cheated on her boyfriend.

user: Hi can you help me with my problem?

assistant: Hello. What's on your mind?

user: I'm disgusted with my friend for cheating on her boyfriend. Am I right to feel this way?

assistant: Your feelings are valid, no matter what they are. Why do you think you're disgusted with her?

user: Because she's not acting the way she should be acting. Her boyfriend is a nice guy so he doesn't deserve this treatment

assistant: It sounds like she did something you find really immoral. Is their relationship generally pretty good, to your knowledge?

user: Yeah, but I'm also thinking it's not my business. I should just stay out of it. Well I thought it was good until that happened. He doesn't know. So I just feel gross around them.

assistant: Have you talked to your friend about what she did?

user: Yeah, she doesn't really care because she's not going to tell him. I'm questioning whether I should still be friends with her.

assistant: You're definite right to be questioning if this is the sort of person you want to be friends with.

user: It's hard to stop thought because we work at the same place. though..

assistant: If her behavior is getting to you like this, I definitely suggest you try to keep some distance from her as much as you can.

user: Yeah, I've been trying to, but she's always talking to me

assistant: It might be a good idea to explain why you're upset with her, even though that's likely to upset her.

user: I guess, but I'd rather just avoid her. I'm thinking if I ignore her then she she'll get the hint

assistant: I can definitely understand wanting to avoid a confrontation.

user: Yeah, I realize she's quite selfish so confronting her wouldn't help.

assistant: What do you think you can do to minimize your contact with her?

user: Just not respond to her messages and avoid the areas she's in

assistant: That sounds like a good plan.

user: Is that ghosting?
Emotion: anxiety
Problem: academic pressure
Situation: I'm failing my classes and I'm on scholarship

user: hi I need help. I'm under academic stress

assistant: What are you stressed about?

user: I am failing one of my classic. I'm worried about my scholarship

assistant: Oh, Covid is really having a negative affect on a lot of students, right now. Has school from home had anegative affect on you?

user: Yeah, I feel like I can't focus because I'm back home with my family and I just feel like there are so many distractions.

assistant: It's interesting that you find being home more distracting than being away in a dorm.

user: Yeah thats really the reason I wanted to go away from college. I dont really have my own space when I'm here. People just come in and out of my room as they please in spite of how busy I am.

assistant: Yeah sometimes families can struggle with the idea of boundaries. I also went away to school for similar reasons, but I actually found college life way more distracting tbh. Have you told your family about the issues your having?

user: I honestly am worried that they will be disappointed. Maybe that's crazy. I just remember how proud they were when I got this scholarship. I don't want them to blame me.

assistant: OK, that makes sense. Have you spoken tried speaking to your teachers

user: Yeeah thats why im not officially failed. My teacher gave me an extention on my final. So, I'm working on it, but i just can't focus.

assistant: Okay, then I think you need to find a place you can claim for yourself. Either you can tell set up a study schedule with your parents and request to not be contacted during that time frame, then if they don't seem to have the ability to abide by that, you could try the outdoor seating of a starbucks or even an ikea or library.
Emotion: anxiety
Problem: academic pressure
Situation: Iam facing a lot of academic pressure to coplete the degree on time..

assistant: Hi..how are you doing today

user: Hi..Iam doing good..how are you

assistant: Iam good..thank you..Iam here to help you about the emotional support you need.Tell me what you want to talk about?

user: Iam in final year of university and iam unable to complete the studies

assistant: Oh I can relate to that,what is been stopping you from completing your work.

user: Iam a mother of 2 year old son and he is giving me a hard time to finish my work..

assistant: Oh..Is it possible that your husband helps you in taking care of your toddler..

user: My husband is having full time job and he has to travel an hour to get to work..

assistant: Oh I can understand that..is there any chance that you can ak your parents to help?

user: My parents live in another country and they cannot come here to my place because they dont have a valid visa..

assistant: Oh.without a visa i dont think they can enter in to the country..I can see the pain you are going through..

user: Is there any other option for me to consider?

assistant: I think if you can go for hiring a personal nanny..if you can afford it..What do you say?

user: I am little low on budget and cannot afford a nanny for my kid..or i cannot afford day care centers..

assistant: Oh that is a problem..ok you can try for applying child care assistance provided by the government to help you take care of your expenses..can you do it?

user: I think i can search for it and work on it..This is a good idea..

assistant: yeah you can call to local government agencies or any social welfare organizations to help you on this..and I think you will find a solution to your problem..

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

assistant: happy to help..I hope you will be feeling better soon..bye..
Emotion: anxiety
Problem: job crisis
Situation: I recently left my job because of a toxic environment but now I'm having trouble finding another and I'm running out of money.

assistant: Hello!

user: Hello. Thanks for helping me today.

assistant: No problem! How can I help you?

user: I'm feeling anxious about finding work and and impatient with the application process at many places I"ve applied.

assistant: So from what I am understanding, you have been applying for jobs and you are having anxiety about finding one and waiting through the application process.

user: Yes thats right. I keep trying and feel like I"m not getting anywhere.

assistant: Just from the few messages we have shared I can tell how anxious this is making you.

user: Yes. I think that I might have to try to find a different type of work than I"m used to and I'm not sure I'll be good at trying something new.

assistant: I just recently went through a layoff at my company, and I had the same situation trying to find another job. It is very stressful.

user: I wish that I could get more of a reason than just a denial of my application. I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong and most companies won't give any feedback.

assistant: What have you done to reach out for feedback from the companies? Often it helps to send e-mails or make phone calls to have them give you some feedback.

user: I haven't tried reaching out. Most of the places I"ve been applying are huge corporations with no one to call at HR. Maybe I should try to apply somewhere locally and see if I have better luck. At least then I could talk to a person.

assistant: I think that would be a great start! It also might help to get business cards from the people you interview with in order to be able to reach out to them in the future.

user: Thats a great idea. I've been considering going back to school to see if I can maybe get a higher degree. Ive got a Bachelors degree now and it seems like everything takes a Masters degree these days.

assistant: What type of work are you interested in?

user: What I'm most interested in is importing and exporting of exotic fruit but the recent restrictions on travel have really hurt the business. I've been thinking maybe I'll go back to school for something more practical like plumbing

assistant: I think that would be a great idea! It has been shown that people with higher level degrees make more money and have more opportunity than those without,

user: Ugh getting accepted for a masters program sounds stressful. I'm thinking I can't go wrong by becoming a plumber or an electrician. Everyone always needs that, even with the pandemic.

assistant: I think learning a trade would also be a great idea! I would definitely reach out to see where you can start that process.

user: I wish there was a way you could try different jobs for a few days to see if you like it before starting the process of going to school
Emotion: anxiety
Problem: ongoing depression
Situation: Ilost my home when my partner died. He had changed the will and I didn't know.

user: I need understanding at this time. Please respond and help me see what I did wrong.

assistant: Hi, sorry I just saw this How are you and how may I assist you?

user: Thanks for answering me. I need support for my depression.

assistant: I am so sorry to hear it. I am happy assist.

user: What can you tellme to help me adjust.

assistant: Although I am not a specialist, I might be able to cheer you up a little

user: That would be wnderful. Thank you. Are you there?

assistant: What is your most concern at this point? I understand you are having a depression, that must be a great suffering.

user: It is. I want t feel like a good person again.

assistant: You can become whoever you want to be

user: I am not sure of that. I feel like a failure.

assistant: Are you getting enough sleep lately?

user: Yes. Maybe too much.

assistant: There is no failure. People were born in certain way. Each person was programmed differently. It is your uniqueness , not failure. maybe your body needs to rejuvenate maybe your body needs to rejuvenate

user: That makes sense. If I could look at it that way I might make it through this. useless person. I want to feel hopeful again.I feel like a Wrong typing there

assistant: Somebody told me that confidence is the most important. I hope you will feel a great confidence in you and feel great soon.

user: Thank you for caring about me. I needed that very much.

assistant: Great, I am so glad I was able to chat with you today Is there anything I can do for you today?
Emotion: fear
Problem: problems with friends
Situation: My roommate says she wants me to move out.

assistant: Hi

user: Hi, I am in a bad mood and am hoping you can help :)

assistant: What's wrong?

user: My roommate has told me she wants me to move out but I have no where to go. I feel helpless.

assistant: Is there a reason she wants to leave?

user: She says I'm too critical and I complain too much. Meanwhile, she's the miserable one.

assistant: Maybe you could help her feel more comfortable around you, as that is what I would do :)

user: She's had both vaccines and watches CNN 20 hours a day...meanwhile I watch positive videos, do yoga, meditate and work all day. She's projecting. I'm trying. I'm not saying anything negative even though that's just my NY personality. She doesn't have a sense of humor though.

assistant: It seems like you two don't share a lot of chemistry. But then again, you can't afford to let her leave

user: I think she just wants to live alone here and wallow in her misery and embarrassing TV choices. lol But yes, you're right, I'm just trying to make her comfortable. And yes, we have nothing in common. I may buy a car to live in. But I'm in AZ and it's about to be 110 degrees every day...

assistant: No i don't think thats a good idea, if you are still able to change her mind Maybe try to talk it out with her in a calm setting

user: She screamed at me one day about 2 weeks ago, but hasn't mentioned it since. But, I do know she still wants me to go...the problem is if I bring it up, she gets really angry. It's like I can't win. I think she thinks when I try to talk about it, it means I want to leave and since there's nothing either of us can do about it, she hates me even more...because it implies I can't stand her. If that makes any sense. She's extremely non-confrontational. (except for that one day where she just let it all out--hates my personality apparently)

assistant: Yeah, if she is non-confrontational that means that you will have to initiate it Because she won't and she will end up leaving

user: But I don't want to make her mad again. Sometimes she just forgets things. lol Maybe she'll forget that she wants me to leave. The funny thing is, she just bought a trailer....and I offered to live in it. She didn't go for that idea.

assistant: yeah but you can't really take such a gamble tbh. And why did she buy it, is it because she wanted you to live in it?

user: She bought it as a horse trailer. So she can both live in it when she goes on the rode and carry her horses too. But she hasn't even used it since she bought it months ago. Do you know how long we're supposed to chat for btw? road*, not rode. lol sorry Ah, 15 minutes...I see it says on the left.

assistant: We were supposed to chat for at least 10 messages each i think

user: Oh good, I think we've done that? I tried this study before but don't know if I got paid...don't think so.

assistant: It takes a while i think like a week, but i am not sure

user: Okay, cool. Well, thanks for the advice. This is my reality right now actually.

assistant: Yeah, if she wanted to leave she would've done so long ago in my opinion bye
Emotion: anxiety
Problem: conflict with parents
Situation: I love my parents but they want me to pursue business major while I am doing a psychology major to be Physician Assistant one day. They feel I am letting them down but in reality I want to be in the medicine field. I do not know what to do

user: hello

assistant: hi, how are you doing? Would you like to discuss anything today?

user: I am good. How are you?

assistant: Good also, what would you like to discuss?

user: I am having a little bit of conflict with my parents. I want to pursue psychology major while they want me to do business so I can help my brother's business in the future They feel I am letting them down

assistant: It sound like you are feeling very overwhelmed and unsupported by your parents.

user: Yes I have no idea how to explain to them but at the same time I do not want to let them down

assistant: I have felt this way too, perhaps sit down with them and your brother and talk the situation out.

user: My brother is out of the country right now and my parents are not willing to listen to me at the moment

assistant: Perhaps you can write a letter to your parents.

user: my parents are her With me my brother is out of country

assistant: Does your brother want your help?

user: not right now, but he wants me to in the future

assistant: Then perhaps tell him you do not want to help him, that you have the right to pursue your own dreams.

user: Yes I was thinking myself to have a full on conversation with him and explained him that just like he has the right I have the right as well I am pretty sure if he understand then my parents will too

assistant: Sounds like that is a great plan.

user: Thank you so much for listening to me and explaining me! I really appreciate your helo help*

assistant: your welcome.

user: I hope you have a good day

assistant: same to you. bye
Emotion: depression
Problem: ongoing depression
Situation: I am always in the mood of depression. I thought every thing going to be happen to me in wrong way

user: Hello

assistant: hi

user: I am always in the mood of depression

assistant: why what is your problem?

user: If I want to do something , I think it's negative part only

assistant: just change your mind

user: Thanks for the hint. I tried it many-times. But I can't.

assistant: try it keep them

user: Do you have any other idea to get out from this negative point of view mind?

assistant: just go out with girls and do partying you will feel relax for sure. when being relaxed you wont feel negative

user: For example If I want to answer for question front of other people , I am not able to answer even I know the answer. I can go out for party. But I don't have girl friends

assistant: just try to coming out don't shiver and dont feel useless

user: I am not useless because I am an example of Useless.

assistant: this is what your problem based on

user: I am not able to understand your words

assistant: why are you thinking yourself like that?

user: Even I am not able to understand my mother tongue. Do you have solutions for me?

assistant: you are the bet solution

user: Thank you. I try to change myself from now. No one can play my role better than me. Thank you for your cooperation.