Emotion: depression
Problem: ongoing depression
Situation: I have had a very difficult time during this holiday season. I lost my job, and have experiences problems with my significant other. I sleep more than normal, and have been drinking heavily.

user: Good morning

assistant: Hello

user: Merry Christmas

assistant: Good morning Merry Christmas How may I help you today?

user: I'm just struggling real bad with depression lately. I feel like I'm not any good, but the other part of my mind says that just isn't true. Despite having those conflicting thoughts....I can't get going. I've been in a downward spiral....IDK how to escape it

assistant: I am so sorry i know how you are feeling just know everything is going to be okay what has been making your depression start?

user: I mean things do typically work themselves out, they always do....but I just can't get out of this rut I've been in. Well I lost my job because my GF had texted me saying she didn't want to be with me anymore....and I just couldn't handle it. Then I just started going downhill from there.....have had difficulty finding another job, or trying to replace lost income.

assistant: Have you looked into seeking therapy that will sometimes help with your depression

user: I have an appointment scheduled with a Doctor on Tuesday actually.... I made a call the other day....which was difficult in and of itself

assistant: That is good. Have you been looking for another job putting in applications everywhere?

user: Yes I have....I've had difficulty trying to receive a call back though.

assistant: I know it is hard right now finding a job with this pandemic going on and it will take time but i know you will find a job soon

user: which has been frustrating in and of itself. I know it's all mental, but I just can't break through.

assistant: You have to remain positive and keep your head and tell your self everything will be okay I can understand how you are feeling and you are not alone

user: I really appreciate you listening, and understandig it's tremendously helpful

assistant: You are welcome. Everything will be okay just know that.

user: You're right...I do know that, I just need to truly believe it. Every day is a new day for opportunity and to be better then yesterday.

assistant: Right and you have to take control of those negative thoughts and replace them with positive thoughts

user: I could do a better job of reframing situations and looking at everything as 'glass half full' instead of empty

assistant: You are right you have to learn to control your feelings towards a situation

user: I do tend to overreact or just go overboard pretty easily.....I agree with you there.

assistant: Don't let depression take full control of you then it will be all bad

user: That's true....I will start doing a better job at looking at the brighter side of things....it's not as bad as I make it seem I guess.

assistant: once you learn how to have control over your feelings over situations then it will be pretty easy to maintain

user: I think seeing the doctor will help a ton too. you've been extremely helpful

assistant: Yes seeing a doctor would really be helpful for you.

user: Thank you for spending 15 minutes talking to me

assistant: No problem. have a Merry Christmas and cheer up please :)

user: I will, you've been a huge help :D