Emotion: depression
Problem: problems with friends
Situation: My friends and family do not really pay attention to me unless they need me to solve a problem. I am lonely because unless they need something they aren’t there for me.  They only seek me out when they are needy

user: Hello

assistant: Hello, how are you doing?

user: I’m ok. A little down because I am a bit lonely. I have others around me all the time but they want my attention and don’t ever want to really talk to me or listen to me unless I am solving their problems I just wish someone would want to have a conversation about anything besides their own issues. Friends, family, it’s all the same here Do you understand what I mean?

assistant: Yes i understand what you mean.

user: I’m glad someone does. I try to speak up but get no where

assistant: I'm sorry to hear that. Is there anything i can help you with? To make you feel better?

user: It is annoying and sometimes I get really down about it. I just want someone to talk to....I just want to know that someone will listen once in a while. I’m honestly not that needy but everyone needs to know that someone will listen at some point I am appreciative of the fact that you are taking time to hear what I have to say I wonder what I should do sometimes. I try to tell friends and family that I cannot always be the problem solver, I try to make them see that I deserve a chance to ask advice, to just vent, or to just have a light talk about the weather or a party or something. They don’t seem to hear me. One friend said she thought I was blowing it out of proportion. But that’s the way I feel What approach would you take if you were me?

assistant: Yes, everyone needs someone to talk to.I think you deserve people who will be there for you when you need them to, and not only just take take and not give anything..

user: How do I get through to these people or do I need new friends?? Lol Because sometimes I think a new friend group isn’t a bad idea....

assistant: This is probably hard to hear but you need someone you can count on, I think it would be a good idea for you to get new friends that would be their for you and wont take you for granted.

user: I think it is hard to do that but maybe I should seek out a few new people to be around, some more give and take would be really nice. Not sure how I will do this though...

assistant: Do you go out to any public places?

user: I’m raising my grandchild. Maybe in a group of others in a situation like mine I’d be able to find what I am looking for? Well, with COVID and my one medication causing a low white blood cell count I cannot go out very much.. Once I can go out more I am sure it would be easier

assistant: Yes that work, and yes i know its a bit risky, maybe you can try joining any online groups of people that have things in common with you.

user: That’s a great idea. I think I will seek out some online groups for support and some where I have similar interests like a book group or something. That’s a great way to start! I’m actually a little excited to give this a try!

assistant: Yes book clubs are great.

user: I love to read so I think it would be fun too You’ve been very a very kind listener...thank you for that! Do you think it will be easy to find online groups?

assistant: yes i do think its easy to find online groups, and the people are really nice to. I have tried it.

user: Awesome!! Thank you again! I actually feel a good bit better because you took the time to listen!

assistant: I think you will enjoy it, and you are welcome.

user: I’m going to have to leave now...I hope you have a wonderful night/day!! Thanks for everything!