Emotion: depression
Problem: ongoing depression
Situation: having to stay in my apartment all the time due to  covid.  i have a pre-existing condition that puts me at risk.  i feel isolated as a result.  i need social contact to feel better

user: hello

assistant: Hi! Hope you are doing well

user: thankyou but i am not

assistant: How may I help you today?

user: i am so depressed...this covid isolation is really getting to me...i don't know what to do i have trouble getting motivated to do basic things like cooking

assistant: You are depressed because you cannot meet anyone due to COVID. Correct me if I am wrong

user: yes i miss my friends and my normal activities. But also the stress of this whole covid situation i think is also getting me down. Even though i know we are in the final lap i feel so sad and down, do you ever feel like that since covid started?

assistant: The situation is really hard and depressing. As a human being we need people around us to share and care.

user: yes...i do stuff like email phone and zoom but it just doesn't cut it, you know? i didn't realise how much i need people until this happened

assistant: I can see very clearly that how much you are missing your friends. Time doesn't stay same When

user: i am not sure what to do to help my low mood

assistant: I feel alone I try to engage myself in doing gardening or yoga. It helps me a lot. You can do face time with your friend plan some virtual party.

user: i have tried yoga and don't like it. I don't have a garden but i do really enjoy and appreciate my houseplants i don't feel comfortable on video, i don't know why, but that is a good suggestion

assistant: If we thing more about the current depressing situation, it drag us more into it. Better to give less attention to it.

user: so try to find things to keep busy and distracted then? and not think about this stupid pandemic more than i have to?

assistant: yes! you can do face time, Share jokes and any fun moment of past.

user: i like the idea of sharing jokes. humour definitely helps, i try to watch funny stuff on tv

assistant: You should give less attention to it. and engage yourself in the activities that you enjoy.

user: ok that's good advice....thankyou...and it just helps having you listen i have to go thankyou for your help, i really appreciate your ideas and support

assistant: You can go out for a walk with precaution or you can spend sometime in your backyard

user: walks help for sure!

assistant: stay safe and have a wonderful time

user: thankyou you stay safe too bye

assistant: bye

user: actually i forgot to ask, how long have you been gardening? and what is it about gardening that helps you do you think? did i lose you

assistant: gardening is my passion. I am doing it when I was 5. It makes me calm and relaxed. You can try it. Seeing plants growing is like seeing a new life to grow.

user: i live in an apartment so i don't have a place to garden...but i get a lot of pleasure from my houseplants i think it's seeing nature....i also feel better when i walk in the nearby park...it's the birds and trees...they help my low mood but sometimes i am just too low to get started a walk! i will be getting a vaccine soon and i think seeing people again will help me...do you hve your vaccine yet?

assistant: In apartment you house plants are great option. I love walking to. It is a great stress reliever.

user: once i have a vaccine i can walk with friends again...go for coffee with friends...go to the store....etc....things will get easier but we have had to be so patient for so long, all of us

assistant: After vaccine we should still take precautions by putting mask on to stay safe and keep other safe.

user: yes this is true but the fear will be gone

assistant: yes thats true

user: less fear = less stress= better mood....I hope! well thank you again