Emotion: fear
Problem: Alcohol Abuse
Situation: I'm so scared my job will fire me when they find out about my alcohol abuse

assistant: Hi there, how are you doing?

user: IM HANGING IN THERE HOW ARE YOU?

assistant: I am okay. What would you like to talk to me about?

user: Well, i have a problem with drinking alcohol I am so scared my job will find out

assistant: Do you drink when you are at work?

user: I have started calling in atleast twice as week. I have started drinking at work close to the end of my shift in the bathroom

assistant: That does sound like it might be a big problem. How are your employers reacting? It sounds like you have a big problem that needs professional help, would you agree?

user: They have not mentioned anything to me yet.

assistant: I think it is likely to have been noticed though, at least.

user: Yes I agree it sounds like a really big problem, but what should i do?

assistant: I think the best thing would be to be really honest with your employers and ask if you can have time off for professional help.

user: That is a good idea

assistant: Are you employers likely to be sympathetic?

user: my main concern, that makes me fearful is being fired, and being the talk of the workplace

assistant: Ah people do love to idly gossip don't they? I've been through that myself. I know it's hard to ignore them but it's best to try.

user: My employer is an well known organization that employees over 3,000 people.

assistant: I do not know if they can fire you if you have a legitimate medical problem though. Well you could always shame them if they unfairly fired you.

user: Very good to know that I will look into it. It did not start overnight and I don't expect it to end overnight lol, yes that is true. Thank you so much for your time.

assistant: Large corporations are always over concerned about their images. (we have to talk for fifteen minutes :))

user: oh ok I thought it was just for 10 lines, lol but none the less, there are people really going through that scenario I just portrayex

assistant: naw there's a time thing too :). Anyway, what sort of therapy do you think would be appropriate for you? To be honest, and I mean this sincerely, I've been through it :(

user: I believe rehabilitative therapy would be best

assistant: It can be very expensive though. In my country you can get it for free but there's a long waiting list.

user: I have hads a few drinks often but never abused it. thankfully. Well here you might can get help for free, but it does have to be paid back

assistant: Heh be grateful :) Are you in the US? Our healthcare system is a little less rigid here I think (UK)

user: Yes Im in the United States (Alabama) I heard of the UK so many times but truthfully I know nothing about it

assistant: Ah you are a long way away from me. I hope that you do manage to sort out your problems though and definitely do talk to your employers Ah it's quite nice here. We pay for healthcare out of our taxes so it's free at source.

user: I will eventually get the courage to, I know how people talk around here, especially in the South\

assistant: Gossipy people are the worst. Just remind yourself that they all have skeletons in their closets too

user: great advice

assistant: Well anyway, I hope I have been able to offer your some useful advice. I wish you all of the very best in the future.

user: I think also the best thing to do is to talk to great people like you