Estwld/esconv_llm huggingface dataset:
Emotion: anxiety
Problem: ongoing depression
Situation: lost job went to prison

user: Hi. Hope that you have some good thoughts to share with me.

assistant: Totally, I am here to help! Tell me what's the issue so we can work it through

user: Cannot seem to shake the blues even though I exercise and have a friend I regularly talk with.

assistant: Do you think your mood is related to any current or recent events in your life?

user: Yes. To handle my previous depression I self medicated and ended up going to prison. Made my situation worse. Now trying to adjust but depression is worse having lost job and social stauts

assistant: Feeling down after an experience like that is certainly understandable, and I suspect that might be the main cause of your depression. Regarding losing your job, I wouldn't worry too much. New businesses are opening each day as the pandemic slowly goes away. You will have plenty of job opportunities. Similarly, you will also regain your confidence and social status as you interact with society more.

user: Yes, but its a vicious circle. Get blue and find it hard to strive. Unfortunately many jobs require background checks these days. Even Amazon! Hope with the vaccine that things will look up.

assistant: I am feeling optimistic about this vaccine, you will see how it helps us all slowly get our lives back to how they were.

user: Yeah. The covid thing is an additional layer of isolation and depression.

assistant: It will soon be over hopefully Hey, just try to focus on improving yourself as a person. Try to find an activity you enjoy doing. Keep exercising, that's great for your body and mind. And definetely talk to any closed one you have if you need to. Hey, just try to focus on improving yourself as a person. Try to find an activity you enjoy doing. Keep exercising, that's great for your body and mind. And definetely talk to any closed one you have if you need to.

user: political situation in US not helping like with most recent aid bill. BTW how do we know when this HIT is complete? Yes, striving to gain 10 lbs of lean mass.

assistant: I agree, but it's not like we have any major control over that unfortunately.

user: Serenity prayer. Lord grant me.. to control ..

assistant: You have to hit "quit" and fill the questionarie. And I am sure you can get really strong! Just keep working out :D

user: How about you? Holding up to Covid-19 insanity?
Emotion: anger
Problem: job crisis
Situation: My President of the Board is not very good.

assistant: Hello there. How are you doing today?

user: I'm good. How are you? My board president is getting too involved with the staff and it is driving me nuts!

assistant: Ugh. I am sorry to hear that. That must be frustrating. You reaching out here shows me that you are solution-driven so I feel strongly that we can work through this!

user: It is. He just said yesterday that he would not go to my staff but he is. Right after the meeting. Thanks! I feel like the board, in general, is too intrusive into the day to day. I want to be helpful but by their intrusion, I Have no motivation to be helpful.

assistant: I have definitely had work situations where my higher ups have over stepped their boundaries to the point of being intrusive.

user: How did you handle it?

assistant: One thing that worked well for me was speaking to members of the board. Another thing that I found helpful was speaking with my friends and family about it.

user: I feel like they would either blow me off or feel resentment for bringing it to their attention. Did you run into that? I have spoken to my wife about it. She is in the same field as me.

assistant: As it pertains to the board, I found that the other member was very receptive to the conversation. Inevitably, they wanted to do what was right for the employees. The power dynamics make it more challenging to be as open as we would like to be, right?

user: I worry that they may say "Thanks for bringing that to my attention" and then continue doing it. If they do, I would need to look for another job as this board does not have my back. You are right! I want to do a great job but they are making it hard to be motivated.

assistant: Yes. There are certainly times when finding a new position is the right thing to do. It sounds like you not feeling supported in the work place is grounds for a new position. Is that accurate?

user: That is accurate. WE met with two of the members yesterday and they said the right things but then do the opposite.

assistant: I am hearing your frustration through all of this while also hearing your dedication to the work.

user: Thanks. It is nice to have someone to talk with.

assistant: You are more than welcome.

user: Have a nice day.

assistant: Is there anything else that I may be able to further support you with today?

user: No. Thanks for helping me.

assistant: You are welcome! And have a great day!
Emotion: sadness
Problem: ongoing depression
Situation: I feel hopeless. Sometimes I just want to end my life. It isn't worth it.

assistant: Hello

user: Hello. What are some of the quickest ways to kill myself?

assistant: Have you talked to someone about this?

user: No, why bother? Everyone is just cruel. People are selfish.

assistant: I understand people can be cruel and selfish, but not everyone is. Some people want to help! Life is definitely worth living for.

user: Not at all. Why would I want to live in a degenerate world where millions die everyday? Be it hunger, disease, murder... Human beings are disgusting. We should go extinct.

assistant: Talking to someone you are close to, like a family member who cares about you, can definitely help. Can you try talking to someone?

user: Family? My family kicked me out of their own house 3 years ago. I am nothing but a burden for them. They would just appreciate if I died.

assistant: What about close friends, or people you care about? I am sure they would not want to lose you.

user: I have NO ONE that cares about me. Not a single being. Are overdoses painful?

assistant: I care

user: I doubt you do. You are just getting paid to be here.

assistant: Just from chatting with you, I can feel how sad you are about life and maybe a little overwhelmed with what the next step of life is.

user: What would be that next step if I asked you?

assistant: I used to be really sad about life too. However, helping others who are sad helped me become happier, knowing that I am helping others also become happier.

user: What makes you think someone as useless as me could provide any help?

assistant: Take a deep breathe and think about any happy memories. If you are sad right now, the only way is up from here! I believe no one is useless. We were all brought on this earth for a reason.

user: That's a very optimistic view...

assistant: Like I said, I used to be sad too and not optimistic. But now I am optimistic because I know what it is like to be sad, and I don't want others to feel how I have felt in the past.

user: I guess that's a way to view it...
Emotion: fear
Problem: job crisis
Situation: due to the corona virus we are all on reduced hours

user: hi

assistant: HI, how's. your day going?

user: Well is is going how about you?

assistant: I'm working hard? What are you doing?

user: i am at work today but we are on reduced hours and thats not easy since my paycheck is quite smaller

assistant: I understand that. I have a smilier situations and bills don't stop for reduced hours

user: exactly, and my husband was sick for a long time and unable to work so it is very stress ful

assistant: Is he feeling better now?

user: Yes he is better, he is self employeed so he had no income whatsoever

assistant: well that's good news. I am sure you are continuing to try hard

user: we do but we can't egt any help from outside since for them we still make to much money but not enough to pay everything and eat and pay hospital bills

assistant: it sounds like you are stress about the situation and overwhelmed trying to find a path forward

user: that would sum it up.

assistant: do you have a plan to resolve the situation?

user: no not really.... I can only work i am at my end

assistant: is there something else you can do at your job or take on another part time job to help. make ends meet? I know there are lots of open jobs out there

user: It is hard to find something we live pretty rural then driving times and gas will get complicated
Emotion: fear
Problem: job crisis
Situation: I feel like my employees are working against me.

assistant: hello, how may i help you today?

user: Hi, how are you?

assistant: i am good how are you?

user: I feel like one of my employees is gossiping and seeking attention of my bosses.

assistant: why do you feel like that?

user: I am not sure. She is telling me things that by supervisor should tell me. She is saying "He told me this...".

assistant: have you asked your supervisor about it?

user: Not yet. It just started last week. I am thinking about asking this week. He usually calls me.

assistant: i can understand how you are feeling i have been through some situations like that before

user: Thanks. Have you tried anything that has been helpful?

assistant: what i did is just talk to the person about the situation and let them know how i was feeling

user: Should I talk with my employee first or my boss?

assistant: i would talk to your boss first that would be best let him know everything you are feeling just don't worry to much about the situation and don't let it stress you out everything will be okay

user: That sounds like a good plan. I am only stressed because it is hurtful and my employee likes to beb the center of attention.

assistant: I understand what you mean about that just do not worry about people like that your main focus is doing your job people are going to talk but you have to just ignore them and move on do not worry about what people say or think about you

user: Yeah. I am trying to detach from it but my ego is getting hurt, which usually doesn't happen.

assistant: you will be okay no matter what

user: That means a lot. That was a nice thing to say!

assistant: the only way the situation will be solved is by communicating and expressing your feelings
Emotion: sadness
Problem: job crisis
Situation: i lost job in covid  ,i lost my home due to unpaid of mortgage ..full in stress how to pay homeloans and how to get new job in this covid situations

user: hi good mronging are you there

assistant: hi

user: i lost my job and searching for that due to lost of house i was in depression can u help me out from that

assistant: you searching new job.using your qualify id with work.

user: i affected covid , so i am full scaring to go out

assistant: don't fear okay ,first you wearing mask and distance make others

user: ha ..even though we will get affect y air .i read from news

assistant: i have no idea,you discuss with others

user: ok thanks , do you know anybody working in health group depatment to refer me

assistant: definitely i inform to my friends

user: hey thank you so much for your concern i have lack of knowledge in some subject s i need someone to assist or teach

assistant: okay i need help to you. okay bye

user: thank you

assistant: you don't think others be strong okay

user: sure , thanks you for all your suggestions
Emotion: depression
Problem: breakup with partner
Situation: breakup with the partner made me very depressed,i was really had very bad mood ,i cannot tolerate my stress mood at all ,i am completely lost my mind.

assistant: Hello! How are you today?

user: i am really very depressed

assistant: Is there a specific incident that caused you to feel this way?

user: it was the incident that is break up with my partner.

assistant: When big life changes come, it is natural to feel sad or upset.

user: but i feel very stress ful in that suitation

assistant: Since the breakup, have you found a safe place to live? Have you reached out to any friends to talk about how you're feeling?

user: i have rented seperately i reached to my friends but no use of that.

assistant: Knowing you have a safe place to live is one positive aspect of your life!

user: yes i am safe

assistant: I know it is hard right now, but seeking out others will bring small moments of joy to the day. Exercise can help clear your mind. Do you enjoy going for a walk?

user: yes ,but hard to over come that problem i enjoy going to walk

assistant: I love to walk too! The park by my house has some incredible fall leaves right now!

user: it is a nice climate too

assistant: Let's focus on accomplishing one small goal for the day. I know you have the ability to accomplish your goals! What one task can you succeed at today?

user: i have to divert my mind by focusing my thought from other suitaion only i am thinking of going out for shopping.

assistant: Wonderful! I hope you enjoy the fresh air and change of scenery.

user: yes really .

assistant: Make the most of your beautiful day!

user: yes it is really wonder ful day

assistant: Knowing that you are seeking to have a great day makes me confident that you are going to overcome your challenges and thrive!

user: yes i will and have to over come

assistant: Take care!

user: you also take care bye
Emotion: sadness
Problem: problems with friends
Situation: I can't seem to connect with friends much anymore

user: I can't seem to connect with friends much anymore.

assistant: That must be hard to not be with friends so much. Being social is human.

user: I miss them so much, but don't know how to connect.

assistant: Have you tried calling them to express your concerns?

user: I did but they want to meet in person and I just can't

assistant: It sounds like you are trying. Have you expressed to them why you feel the way you do?

user: I've tried to but I don't think they take the COVID seriously.

assistant: That can be hard when there are different viewpoints on such a big issue.

user: It sure is. Do you have any suggestions?

assistant: Do you think that having a friend intervene and having a third party help out could help?

user: That could possibly work. My friend is so much more receptive to my other friend in hearing her out. Maybe she could assist.

assistant: That sounds like a great idea. It sounds like you are thinking of alternate paths to work through the friendship. Your friend will appreciate all the efforts you are making to show you care.

user: Yes, I'm trying my best

assistant: Do you think your friends would like a card?

user: I think that might show I care too and be helpful.

assistant: My mother-in-law often sends cards for each holiday because she can't leave her home due to illness. I know deep down she cares even though she is not in person.

user: You make a good point.

assistant: Sometimes patience can make the difference in a relationship. Do you feel like you have any other concerns?

user: I think I'm starting to feel better about the situation and trying to be more positive.

assistant: I'm happy to hear that. Keep positive as you are trying hard to go down the right path and your friends will appreciate that.
Emotion: shame
Problem: academic pressure
Situation: School's going badly. I really wish I had chosen a different major.

user: Hi, how are you today?

assistant: I am okay. What is going on with you?

user: School's going badly. I really wish I had chosen a different major.

assistant: It sounds like it must be overwhelming to keep up with all of your school work.

user: I’m majoring in computer engineering. It’s really #%$& hard! Everyone else is way smarter than I am.

assistant: That does sound very difficult, but I think you can do it! Just getting into a program like that shows how smart you are!

user: It's kinda late to switch. I'm at the end of my third year. My parents keep bugging me about getting a job.

assistant: To be honest with you, I switched majors a lot in college. I eventually let go of what my family thought and pursued a career I would truly enjoy for myself.

user: I wish I were in your shoes! If I change majors now, I have to redo at least a year of school, maybe more. I don't think my parents want to pay for that.

assistant: Personally I took three years longer than it should to get my degree and accrued some debt because of it. Although I feel it is worth it now.

user: That's good to know. Maybe I can convince my parents to let me borrow some money. I don't want to be a computer engineer.

assistant: I'm hearing its difficult for you knowing that you are on a path that you don't really want to be on.

user: That's a good way to put it. I've thought a lot about my options. I've thought about take a leave of absence, switching majors, going to trade school, traveling abroad...

assistant: A lot of people I know benefited from talking to an advisor or counselor for some direction. Have you done that recently?

user: I talked to the school counselor. They laid out some options. It's really about money and time. If those weren't concerns, I would switch in a heartbeat.

assistant: What about meeting with the counselor with your parents, since it seems they would need to support you financially over any extra time it might take?

user: That's a good point. Maybe we could have a Zoom meeting, even for just 15 minutes. I need to get my parents to understand my feelings. The counselor might help me with that.

assistant: It's been shown that healthy communication can help people listen and respond more considerately when things seem difficult at first.

user: I hadn't thought of it that way. I'm so worried about schoolwork that I hadn't stepped back from the whole situation of school itself.

assistant: I definitely can understand that, but it is important to think about your future happiness and security too!
Emotion: anger
Problem: ongoing depression
Situation: MY Son-in-Law is treating our daughter and Grandaughter indifferent, gaslighting and treats the dog better.

user: Hi and good afternoon Thank you for your time

assistant: Hello, and good afternoon yourself. How are you?

user: Doing pretty good. Struggling a little

assistant: What is making you struggle?

user: My situation involves our Daughter and Son-in-Law. He is not treating her well, rude, gaslighting and treating the dog better. He is also not very nice to our grandaughter This is confidential, Right?

assistant: Yes, of course it is :). So we are talking about your daughter and her husband and their child together, right?

user: Yes, He is a nice guy to others. At home he is so different.

assistant: I understand, people can often show different sides depending on who is around. Do you have any reason to think your daughter or granddaughter are in physical danger?

user: No, they are safe. He's, like I said, a nice guy. Our Daughter, we are very close and she would tell us.

assistant: That's great news! It sounds as though you are just concerned about how she is sometimes being treat. Have you had any conversation with your daughter about their relationship?

user: Yes, numerous. Like I said we are close to our daughter. She wants to stay together and talks with him. He stays for whatever reason. I wish he would talk to me, to us. We have offered. He knows that we care about him.

assistant: And that is so important and good to know there is trust from his side, to me it sounds as though that could be an olive branch for you to try and establish a conversation with both of them. An open and positive communication is always the first step in resolving anything.

user: We have tried this before when we visit and he appears receptive. Treats he well and then when we are gone. He falls back into he behaviour.

assistant: I recently went though a similar exercise with a friend and her boyfriend. We sat down in a room and spoke about our feelings. We had ground rules first and everyone knew they could talk without being judged or escalating. Maybe you could suggest follow up conversations, re-cap about what was spoken about previously and they can both evaluate how they have progressed since then?

user: Thats sounds like a good idea. We have talked with them individually. Now the next step. We shall see. Yeah consistency leads to accountability. I like the idea. Thank you.

assistant: I believe you have both their interests in mind. You sound like a positive person and you are just concerned for all 3 people involved.

user: For sure, she is our daughter and our granddaughter needs her daddy.

assistant: I hope they will be well receptive of your suggestion for a follow up.

user: Thank you. I have some good ideas after chatting with you.

assistant: No worries, I'm grateful for your time as well. If there is nothing else, I hope it all goes well and you have a wonderful weekend :)
Emotion: depression
Problem: academic pressure
Situation: I got a B+ in a class that I deserved an A- in and when I contacted the professor, he called me a liar. This really put me in a bad mood because I tried really hard in his class and he would not hear my case out.

assistant: hello

user: Hello What do you think of my problem?

assistant: what is the problem you are facing what is the problem you are facing

user: The problem that I am facing is that my professor would not listen to my case about my grade It felt very bad because I was silenced and could not do anything

assistant: so you are saying that your grade is low and your professor is not listening to you

user: yeah pretty much he would not respond to my emails and when i got the dean involved he disregarded the whole situation

assistant: that's terrible, have you go through a lecturer that you are at least close to

user: Nope, I ended up learning from the situation and accepting that there are thing I just cannot change

assistant: i had an issue like that with my supervisor. He wouldn't schedule a meeting or reply my mail, not until i went to a lecturer they all know i can feel your stress, just take it easy with your self

user: Yes you're right I think i have to accept that it's okay to go to the higher ups because thats what they are there for

assistant: yes, should mail or call him, leave a voice note if need be, tell him that you will take it up if he didn't respond to you

user: I agree I will do it after the holidays are over because right now everything is closed the outcome will not matter because whatever comes from it I will know that I tried everything I could

assistant: yes, it is holiday season. Have a nice holiday first and face the issue head on after

user: I agree thank you for the help your messages gave me reassurance that I am not in the wrong

assistant: once everyone sees that you have been trying to get in touch with him but he refuse to respond, then your case is already favored

user: you're right i just have to voice my concern and the rest will be up to how they want to deal with it