Emotion: anxiety
Problem: job crisis
Situation: I was laid off from work  during the covi-19 period at a time when i least expected it and i wasthen finacially doen since i had spent a great portion of the money i had to settle bills and was planning to take an advance salary only to be informed i was stopped from working for an unknown period

assistant: Hi there!! How can I help today?

user: hey too. Have got a mental problem need your support if you don`t mind

assistant: Of course, would be glad to support What's on your mind?

user: Well, i was laid off from work during the Covid-19 period mid-last year (June) at a time when i was financially down. this was the start of my woes. Really need support since i have had rough time recollecting myself

assistant: I see, so sorry to hear that... How are you feeling due to that?

user: I feel so anxious since i am not able to meet most of my family needs as i used to before covid

assistant: Ah I understand, is there any temporary financial support available for you and your family? If I may suggest this, you can look into programs that help re-employ or support laid off workers in your country.

user: Currently i have no support apart from the meagre earnings of my wife I have looked into it, applied but have not been fortunate to get one yet

assistant: I completely understand, I would also feel anxious if I were in this situation. It's an honorable thing that you've taken the initiative and are working hard to support your family.

user: Sure. I really need your support on how to manage the anxiety because despite constant reassurance from my wife, i still feel i am letting down my family as a man

assistant: If it makes you feel any better, there are a bunch of workshops that offer support, what little it may be. I'm not sure what country you are in, but I've seen some small organizations that give away grocery vouchers for those in need. Perhaps you could narrow your search to find those as well, if you haven't already Alright, you might want to start by taking deep breaths, and remember that this will not be the end of it all Your wife's reassurance is very valid, and I'm sure she doesn't blame you. Getting laid off is no fault of your own, and at the least, your wife is still working, so you have a bit of time until things start to spiral

user: Wow, that is awesome. You mean deep breaths do help? How often do i need the breaths?

assistant: Of course, breathing is the body's most calming function, you dont need a set amount of breaths, but take the time to be aware of the action and the stillness around you It would help more than you think it will In this time that you have, I think it would be nice to take the time you have with your family and enjoy it

user: I actually feel the support from my wife for which i am grateful but then my children are young to understand it all. I used to do a lot for them and constantly tell me to do the same but am unable cause it needs money It is quite unfortunate that in my family we are used to finding joy as a family outside the home setting which requires spending and this we are not able to meet it often times as we have had to reduce spending Apart from deep breaths, what other ways can i use to manage my anxiety?

assistant: Spending time actively playing with your kids would help, along with morning exercise (but nothing too strenuous) if you choose to do so if you enjoy reading, I suggest taking the time to find a book that you used to enjoy and give it another read it will remind you of a time when you were in a good place, and hopefully project that feeling back to you

user: Wow, am amazed! You mean anxiety can be managed so simply? Wanna give it a try

assistant: I hope you do, positive attitude is the start to a healthy mind. This may not work for everything and the anxiety won't just disappear on day one or maybe ever, but these are steps you would want to start with :) Coping with anxiety is what you make of it, remember to not beat yourself up about things you ultimately cannot control.

user: sure. Let me adjust my attitude first and accept the situation. Hoping t cope with the situation in due course Much grateful for the support

assistant: exactly: "maintain a hopeful outlook and visualize what you want rather than what you fear" I really hope I was able to help even if it was a little bit

user: That wasn`t little. It was much and am gonna try it out.

assistant: I'm really glad :) and I hope it works out! best of luck, and please take care of yourself

user: Sure. My hope too. Goodbye