The context of the following conversation is After a difficult day as an emergency room doctor, Riley went to the pub and cried over their beer.:
Riley says Life is too stressful these days and today's events underscored that..
The friend responds I'm sorry to hear that you're not doing so well. How have you been handling this?.
Riley responds I went to the bar, got drunk and ended up crying over my beer..
The friend responds That's not a good way to handle things. You should have just went to home to get some rest..
Riley responds In the emergency room today I was overwhelmed with many patients. I've never been so stressed in my life..
The friend responds You are an emergency room doctor so you have something to feel proud about. Instead of wallowing in pity, feel good about what you've done..