Estwld/esconv_llm huggingface dataset:
Emotion: anxiety
Problem: job crisis
Situation: I'm worried that my job is in jeopardy.

user: Hi. How are you?

assistant: Can I help you

user: I'm worried that my job is in jeopardy. I've been really anxious these past few days.

assistant: It is actually good. Why you are feeling

user: My boss has been talking about money problems at the company. In the past few months, employees have been let go because of budget problems.

assistant: So it should not impact you. Don't worry at all.

user: I dunno. I think maybe it'll be my turn soon. Other people better than me, who have been there longer have gotten the chop.

assistant: You should not listen your co-worker. Just listen your heart. Do your best.

user: I have been trying to do my best, but I don't think it's good enough. The company is running out of money because of the pandemic.

assistant: Start searching job meanwhile. Don't get panic. You have still lot of time. Be very patience.

user: I've looked for a job. There doesn't seem to be much out there. Everybody else is looking too! The competition is fierce.

assistant: I can understand. It happened with my sister too. She was also panicking like you, but I told her to apply and give interview. Still it is in process.

user: I'll keep applying. I've been drinking a lot to deal with my anxiety.

assistant: I can assure you don't worry at all. Keep yourself busy with friends. Go out with them and keep yourself busy. You will be fine soon

user: I'm worried that I'm drinkng too much booze. My friends sit drinking with me and tell me not to worry about work. But I can't stop worrying.

assistant: Do meditation or yoga will help you.
Emotion: sadness
Problem: problems with friends
Situation: My friends are always leaving me out of activities.

assistant: hello, what is on your mind today?

user: I'm really sad because I'm feeling left out of my freind's group.

assistant: why is that? because of covid?

user: No it's always been like that. They will make plans in front of me and not invite me,

assistant: so, your friend and thier friends make plans in front of you but dont invite you? have you ever just showed up? maybe they assume talking in front of you is like an invite or have you ever asked your friend what is going on?

user: Yeah. They will also talk about how they did something previously and I wasn't invited. That's not my personality. I think it's rude to show up or assume.

assistant: that has to be frusterating. have you thought about moving on and finding better friends? it sounds like you are a great person and you deserve a lot better than that.

user: I have always been shy and have a very hard time making friends. My hisband is also in the military so we move a lot and it's a constant struggle of trying to fit in with new people. Thank you for saying that.

assistant: i understand that, i am an army veteran

user: Yeah it can be very hard.

assistant: what about having a dinner for some other couples in his unit? have him plan a get together? even drinks and bowling or something

user: Unfortunately we can't do that right now because his base is under strict rules for covid. But normally that would be a good idea.

assistant: fair enough. well maybe you can just hang in there till this stupid virus thing is over i heard the fda has approved a vaccine for emergency purposes . i bet military will be some of the first to get it.

user: Yeah that is true.

assistant: i bet once they get the soldiers vaccinated the rules on get togethers will get less strict!

user: You're probably right about that.

assistant: just hang in there till 2020's over, we don't much longer till 2021, and then its a whole new year!

user: I hope so!
Emotion: anxiety
Problem: Appearance Anxiety
Situation: I am an anxiety person, when I have test, I'm going to travel, I'm going out and so on I will always have anxiety however I don't think it's goo to have so much anxiety, it's not good for yourself.

assistant: Hi! How are you doing?

user: Hi, i'm really anxiety for my next test

assistant: I'm sorry to hear that. What about it is making you anxious?

user: Perhaps I'm worried if I'll pass the test or not

assistant: That definitely would make someone anxious. Do you want advice, or would you just like me to be here for you?

user: can you give me an advice?

assistant: Of course. It might help to do something that relaxes you: listening to music, or maybe talking to a friend.

user: I like listening to music, it's really goof to relax

assistant: Maybe, you can practice some self affirmation too! If you studied and paid attention, you know you can do your best on the test.

user: talking to a friend sometimes it help too Yes, it's true but I always paid attention on the class

assistant: Sometimes, when you've done all you can do, it helps to rewind. You sound like a good student, I know you'll do your best

user: well, I tried to do good, but not all the times. Thanks for the advice

assistant: I know it can be frustrating when we don't do well, but that's ok. Of course! If you're done talking, feel free to end the session

user: Yes, but at least I do everything that I can do. No, it's ok Probably I will try to listen to a music before the test

assistant: Okay, whenever you're ready. I know you'll try very hard! Relax so you can do your best

user: Yes, because sometimes I see people studying before the test and I don't think it's a good idea due to you will be more anxious

assistant: I agree. It can stress you out more when you're already stressed.

user: People try studying until late and they don't sleep properly which is bad for them I try study the day before but not until late and sleep well

assistant: Yes, people do better on tests when they are well rested. It sounds like you're on the right track! Keep it up.

user: ok, I good now. thank you for talking to me bye
Emotion: disgust
Problem: problems with friends
Situation: My sister-in-law is a horrible person, and she's harrassing me for jewelery from my mom, who just died.

user: Hello? Please let me know if you're there... I'm not receiving any messages - are you there?

assistant: Hello! I am here How are you today?

user: Ahh! Hello...

assistant: How are you doing?

user: I'm okay - I'm just sort of frustrated with my brother's wife.

assistant: Oh no, do you want to talk about it? What hapepned?

user: She barely speaks to me - she didn't even message me on my 50th birthday - but then she texts to demand my mom's wedding ring ... because she wants to give it to her 16 year old daughter. Who will also be getting a Lexus for her birthday.

assistant: Oh wow, that sounds incredibly frustrating. Do you speak to your brother?

user: How is a diamond solitaire an appropriate gift for a 16 year old? He is so rabidly defensive of her, if I bring it up, it won't matter if he agrees with me or not - he'll take her side. And both our parents died last year - I can't lose him too.

assistant: That's so inappropriate, my husband's brother is the same way with his kids. They are giving such inappropraite gifts for their age. Oh wow, i'm so sorry about your parents. Losing parents is so hard. Definitely need to make sure you don't lose your brother as well.

user: She's the only granddaughter - she'll get the ring eventually, if she wants it (probably won't). My SIL apparently thinks that was the only valuable thing about my mom - she didn't want any of the books, or art, or photos... Are you too busy to do this right now...?

assistant: Not at all!!!

user: You're really not saying much.

assistant: Thats' so horrible. THere is so much more valuable. YOu can keep the books and art and photos though. the interface has been slow for me , i'm so sorry ! Do you have your moms photos displayed? I found that to be a really helpful way to stay connected and show people how special they are.

user: No, I should do that. I see them on my phone and computer every day, but I should have a framed one up. I just moved house, and I don't have all my stuff yet.

assistant: It's nice to display them in pretty frames. YOu could even frame a few and give htem to your niece. She may appreciate them more if they are displayed in a nice way. You can then tell her stories about them that go with the pictures, it will make them more meaningful.
Emotion: depression
Problem: ongoing depression
Situation: just down

assistant: hi there, how is life today?

user: I am down. It happens sometimes and just takes so long to be happy. Do you ever feel this way?

assistant: Unfortunately yes and it's been worse this year. I have tried certain coping mechanisms but some work better than others.

user: thanks for sharing. it nice knowing that this year has ben hard for lots of people. What do you do to get by?

assistant: I have been trying to do as much walking as is allowed by the pandemic rule. I do love to get fresh air even though we're not allowed to go far. Have you been getting help for your depression?

user: I tried getting help but it was not for me. now I am self diagnosing. self care. I tried taking walks but it never helped. anything else you do?

assistant: Well alcohol, but I do not necessarily recommend that. Do you have many friends that you can talk to? There are also counselling services out there that you might be able to access for free.

user: I hate the idea of talking to professionals. alcohol sometimes works but that is a slippery slope. like my depression

assistant: I have suffered from depression for many years so I can totally empathise with you. Is there any specific area that I could help you with?

user: just the rational of it. I know it is irrational but I can't help but be sad sometimes even when it is illogical. it's like my mind is heart my mind

assistant: I think that this just proves that you are human! I can understand that you are feeling really bad though and I'd like to help.

user: thank you.

assistant: I hope that I have been able to be of some help. It's sometimes hard to know what to say

user: You have been kind with your shared experiences. that make me feel not so alone and crazy. thank you

assistant: I wish you all the very best!

user: thank you again. can i ask you for one more recommendation

assistant: yes of course

user: please share

assistant: Well, I think you need to find a hobby that will help you and that will enable you to make new friends.

user: something simple

assistant: Anyway it's been nice to talk, all the best!
Emotion: depression
Problem: ongoing depression
Situation: there's no hope, i am struggling with the pandemic and loneliness

user: I am depressed. There is no hope

assistant: I'm so sorry! Why do you feel that way?

user: This pandemic has been super stressful. I can't leave the house

assistant: It sounds like you feel like you are stuck at home and not able to do things.

user: Yeah, I'm stuck at home and spend so much time in bed worrying about life and crying

assistant: I also spend a lot of time at home. It's really a rough time Do you have anyone you can talk to?

user: no :(

assistant: Well from what you are saying, I can tell that you are feeling isolated

user: Extremely isolated, i dont know what to do i live by myself

assistant: Are you currently working?

user: No, i lost my job due to the pandemic they had to cut a lot of people

assistant: How did you feel about that? Did you like your job?

user: I did not like my job but it was ssomething to do

assistant: My friend's husband also lost his job. He started using a temp agency to find work. Have you thought about doing that?

user: No, I don't feel qualified

assistant: Temporary agencies are helpful to employers and employees like yourself. They match people to jobs based on job history and skills so they could find things that would work for you

user: Hm, do they cost money to use?

assistant: No temp. agencies offer cost free placements (the employer looking usually pays the agency)

user: wow thats great. i am still depressedd and don't know if i will have the energy to do it

assistant: I know that days can be really hard. I think it's great that you are considering options and wanting to do better for yourself!

user: Yeah, I just kind of feel like a failure in life But I am trying, thanks

assistant: I understand that there are things in your life that could make you feel that way. You are not the only one! When you feel up to it, do a search for temp agencies near you and hopefully they can give you some leads about a job.

user: i think thats a great idea

assistant: I hope I've been able to help with some support
Emotion: anxiety
Problem: job crisis
Situation: Struggling to find work

user: Hello

assistant: Hi there, how is life treating you today?

user: Life is alright, but I am facing a bit of anxiety with the lack of work available

assistant: This is something that is affecting a lot of people during the pandemic. Would you like to talk a bit more about your situation?

user: I agree, the pandemic has made things really tough I would be happy to talk more about my situation

assistant: Are you in employment at the moment, even part time?

user: I am making a little bit of money doing online tasks for Amazon But aside from that, no

assistant: Ah, I hear you, I am in the same position. Where would you ideally like to see yourself in six months time?

user: In six months time, I hope to go to University and get a degree But I will need to find some work before then

assistant: That sounds very positive! What would you like to study? Will you work your way through?

user: I would like to study Economics ideally, and will work as hard as I can since it's very competitive

assistant: I hear you sounding a little more positive when you try to focus on the future rather than the present. What would you ideally like to be in the future?

user: Honestly, i'd really love to work as a diplomat or a civil servant You have to be very highly qualified for those though , but a boy can dream...

assistant: That is a really worthwhile goal and I genuinely think that you can achieve it if you stick to your guns. Please try not to let one bad year put you off perusing your dream

user: Thank you for talking with me, it's been really helpful

assistant: You are most welcome. We have five minutes left if there's anything you'd like to talk about in addition to what you have already told me. Perhaps you could tell me if you feel a little more positive now? You do sound it

user: I am definitely feeling a bit more positive after this conversation I think it's good to put things in context and focus on the future, as you said

assistant: I am glad to have been able to help. We all need someone to talk to during a time like this Perhaps you should make a plan for some sort of treat a month from now, when things will hopefully be better? Perhaps go out for a pizza night with friends or something?

user: That's a really good idea A pizza night would be great for clearing my head

assistant: I do enjoy promising myself treats if I fulfil certain goals. It can be anything at all! Anyway it has been lovely to talk to you and I wish you all the best in the future

user: Yes, you too Thank you for talking to me :)
Emotion: anxiety
Problem: ongoing depression
Situation: I am battling with letting my past childhood trauma effect my relationship and the raising of my child.

user: Hello. I am battling with my childhood trauma that i feel is affecting my everyday life with my child and spouse. I don't know how to tell my spouse about my childhood in fear he doesn't want to be with someone with a upbringing such as mine.

assistant: Hi, thank you for chatting with me. From what I understand, you are struggling with childhood trauma and this is affecting everyday life with your child and spouse.

user: Yes, correct. I am not sure how to tell my spouse about my childhood trauma. He wants to know. He wants to help me. But I am not sure where to begin with explaining it to him.

assistant: That is a really hard situation to be in, but I know that you can have that conversation with your spouse! Does he have any idea about any of the trauma you have experienced?

user: I am worried it will effect his views on me. And he has a very rough idea of things that have happened.. he tells me he wants to know everything so he can help me move forward.. but when i try to talk about it i ramble and end up not explaining anything. I have even tried writing it down.. and nothing seems to work.

assistant: Just listening to you talk I can tell this is something that is making you extremely anxious.

user: very much so.. whenever it gets brought up i free and begin to ramble and i think it makes him overwhelmed ..

assistant: One thing I would suggest is after writing everything down that you rehearse it for a while in front of a mirror and picture that you are talking to your husband while you are doing this.

user: He had a very different childhood then myself. Almost complete opposite then myself. And I have tried... i cant seem to get my self to even put my past down on paper... When I have tried to i end up sending my self into a panic.

assistant: Have you reached out to other people or a group of people who may have experienced the same type of trauma you have?

user: No.. i do not know many people fro my area. As soon as i was able to leave where i grew up i packed up and left. We live in a extremely rural area where there is not many new faces.

assistant: I have also experienced childhood trauma in my past and it was extremely hard to get through. I found talking to people who went through the same thing helped a lot.

user: Maybe i will have to look int finding support group in my area...thank you very much!

assistant: After speaking with others in the same situation, I was able to convey this to my loved ones in a better way and I was much more comfortable with it,

user: thank you for your help!

assistant: You are very welcome! Thank you for chatting with me today!

user: You did a great job!
Emotion: nervousness
Problem: academic pressure
Situation: I am in the process of applying to colleges and my parents are making a big deal of getting into the school of their choice. If I do not, it is up to me to find a way to pay for college.

user: Hi, I was wondering if you can help me with my academic issues.

assistant: yes. tell me what happened?

user: I am very stressed. My parents want to me to go to the school of their choice but its not looking good. If I dont go into their choice school I will have to pay for school on my own. Im not able to complete my work at school becuase of the stres

assistant: it sounds that you dont feel heard by your parents.

user: Yes, they just tell me they want the best for me but its making my stomach hurt constantly

assistant: i think you have done your best and you are continuing to try hard. i think you have done your best and you are continuing to try hard.

user: Thank you. I just don't know what I should do about my school and future college endeavors

assistant: everything happens for a reason. you just have to stay calm.did you express yourself to your friends or a caretaker?

user: My friends just tell me to take loans out like they are.

assistant: do you think that will help you out?

user: I think it would but I don't want to go into debt because of college

assistant: try do get some online jobs so that you can cop up with both your college and finances.

user: Okay I can try and do that

assistant: yes, i hope everything ends well.

user: Thank you
Emotion: sadness
Problem: problems with friends
Situation: I have been left out of 2  Christmas party's. My friends have posted photos on Facebook but I was not invited. Now I feel like I am not as close to my friends and they only want me around to help them with problems not really for friendship.

user: Hello.

assistant: Hello How may i help you today?

user: I feel terrible right now,

assistant: why?

user: My friends have been leaving me out of Christmas parties. I saw on Facebook my best friend didn't invite me to his Christmas party.

assistant: Your friends have been leaving you out of christmas parties is that correct? You knew nothing about the parties?

user: Yes. My best friend didn't invite me to his party. I think its because I always wear mask and try to obey the CDC guidelines.

assistant: I understand how you are feeling i would feel the same way They should not be having christmas parties right now with the Covid going around bad I would not feel bad or terrible about it because you are doing the right thing

user: Yea it just hurts being left out. He is my best friend and I am not sure what to do. I feel like I need to talk to him abou tit.

assistant: yes you should talk to him about it and see why he did not invite you I hope they was wearing a mask and staying 6 feet at the party

user: I saw photos and they were not wearing masks. In one way I'm glad I did not go. I also think he put a lot of people at risk. How should I bring this up?

assistant: I would just be straight forward and tell him you saw the photos of his christmas party Either way if you did know about the party it would not be best if you go just for your safety

user: Should I talk about him putting others at risk?

assistant: yes I believe you should talk to him about that to because he was putting everyone at risk

user: Should I do it over txt, Phone, or in person?

assistant: which ever is more comfortable for you

user: Ok so txt would be ok then.

assistant: Yes and just talk to him about how you feeling and see what he has to say

user: Thank you so much. I'm going to do that tonight and see how it goes.

assistant: your welcome i hope it goes good and he listens

user: Thank you have a great night and a Merry Christmas!