Emotion: anxiety
Problem: problems with friends
Situation: I'm feeling very hopeless and anxious after a couple of hours after work, waiting for boyfriend to come back from work, feeling over worried, negative thoughts start rushing in my mind about our relationship after waiting a couple  hours and even though I sparsely receive texts from him. It always happens so frequent I just don't know what to do.

assistant: Hi. How are you? What would you like to discuss today?

user: hello my name is Marie

assistant: Nice to meet you, Marie. How are you doing today?

user: I've been feeling really anxious after work

assistant: I see. That sounds like a difficult situation. Could you tell me a bit more about your job?

user: I'm doing well with work after work my focus becomes my boyfriend coming back from work

assistant: After you get home, you focus on your boyfriend when he comes home from work. Do I understand correctly?

user: yes I work from home I live with my boyfriend at hotel we've been together for over 5 years

assistant: Ok. So you are having some conflict with your boyfriend?

user: yes I have been and it's not new issues

assistant: Are the issues about money? Work? Many different things?

user: I don't know when he exactly comes back from work I would like to know when he exactly finishes working

assistant: Ok. So you would like to have more information about his schedule and when you will be together with him. Is that correct?

user: Supposingly he's staying at work after work having drinks with co workers He does this often

assistant: Ok. He is socializing with his co-workers and you would prefer that he come home and spend time with you. Is that right?

user: I would like him to give us more time

assistant: Ok. Socializing with co-workers is sometimes part of the job. Of course, your relationship with him is much more important, or it should be to him. What does he say when you talk to him about this?

user: I don't mind him staying late at the job sometimes but it seems like everyday he's socializing with his work buddies

assistant: Ok. By the way, do you have friends that you could socialize with? I understand that you want to spend time with him, but what other people do you have in your life?

user: I've mentioned to him about it and he always say that he will try to be back earlier , he gives a time he will be back, he says okay he will stop the drinking so much but he can't keep his word I really don't have anyone to physically hangout with

assistant: Ok. Do you enjoy chatting with people online? You seem to chat well with me, so I think that you could connect with others virtually.

user: it's always been a struggle to make new friends to hang out with

assistant: Hobbies are a good way to connect with people. What do you like to do?

user: after high school it has been a struggle to meet new people to hang out I tend to just hang out with new people I meet probably once and never see them again

assistant: Ok. My suggestions is that you find a friend or two to connect with virtually or physically. Perhaps joining a club, a gym or a class would help. This is one way for you to gain control of the situation.

user: I used to enjoy Zumba since I like dancing , I spend most my freetime watching movies and different series on Netflix also like to watch the home remodeling shows

assistant: Passive entertainment is not bad, but it does not help you make friends. Zumba and other activities are great for health and can help you meet people. Is there a place in your neighborhood?

user: I feel like I have social anxiety and that prevents me from having a conversation with someone I think there is a gym nearby

assistant: You might want to see a medical doctor about that. There are probably treatments that would help you adjust to social settings.

user: I don't have insurance I think psychological therapy can be expensive I don't know how much it will cost

assistant: Sometimes there are free clinics, and perhaps a university has programs so that their students can learn to help patients.

user: those free clinics usually have a long wait I don't know if they have improved their system

assistant: True, but it is important to take steps toward changing your situation.

user: I get im patient sometimes yes I agree

assistant: I hope that this chat has helped you.

user: I think it has to do with my father being mostly a single parent raising my brother and me he used to keep us inside the home most of the time

assistant: I understand. Life is about change. The past can loom large and we need to understand how it affects our perspective on life.

user: my father and brother are even worse than me now they don't really have any relationships with anyone just family and they barely talk to them

assistant: Ok. You are not them. You are a different person. You can make your own choices.

user: I don't want to be like them that's why I moved out from my dad's home

assistant: That is a good first step. Good for you!

user: its been almost 7 years since I moved out

assistant: Now it is time for more steps.

user: my dad didn't want me to hang out with my boyfriend for 4th of July I was 26 and my dad forced me to stay home

assistant: That is an odd request. Why do you think he wanted that?

user: I called the cops after my dad dragged me inside the house he did not want to become independent he did not like my boyfriend either

assistant: It sounds like you have unresolved conflict with your father.

user: oh yes there is alot of conflict with my father and brother

assistant: Ok. Well, I've enjoyed chatting with you. I need to go now.