{"experience_type": "Current Experience", "emotion_type": "depression", "problem_type": "breakup with partner", "situation": "I broke up with my romantic partner because the relationship was going really badly. I know it was the right thing for me to do, but now I am incredibly lonely and have no one to go to.", "survey_score": {"seeker": {"initial_emotion_intensity": "4", "empathy": "5", "relevance": "5", "final_emotion_intensity": "1"}, "supporter": {"relevance": "5"}}, "dialog": [{"text": "Hello! How are you doing today?", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Others"}, {"text": "I'm not doing so well. I'm really lonely and kind of sad.", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "I'm so sorry to hear that.", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Others"}, {"text": "Do you mind me asking what is going on that is making you feel this way?", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Question"}, {"text": "Thank you. I broke up with my girlfriend. It was the right thing to do, but now I'm really lonely and sad.", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "I'm so sorry to hear that. It sounds to me like you're having a hard time dealing with the emotions that you're dealing with after having broken up with your girlfriend. Does this sound right?", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Restatement or Paraphrasing"}, {"text": "Yes, that's right. It's been really hard.", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "I can tell that you're really struggling.", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Reflection of feelings"}, {"text": "Thank you. I was with her for about a year. It was good at first, of course.", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "I've dealt with these emotions myself. I recently broke up with my now ex-boyfriend. I have been feeling these same emotions.", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Self-disclosure"}, {"text": "I'm sorry to hear that. How long were you together? The loneliness gets so hard, especially when you just want to tell something to someone.", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "I know it feels terrible, but I think that you reaching out for support is a great first step! I'm really proud of you! You will get through this!", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Affirmation and Reassurance"}, {"text": "Thank you. Honestly, I'm glad you're there to reach out to.", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "We were together for about 5 years. Yes, the loneliness does get very hard.", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Self-disclosure"}, {"text": "I'm happy that I can be here to help you and so that you have someone to talk to! I promise to do my best!", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Affirmation and Reassurance"}, {"text": "Oh wow, that's a long time. And thanks. I appreciate your optimism! I am usually very upbeat and optimistic myself.", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "Thank you. I really appreciate it. Hopefully I can help you somehow too.", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "After my breakup, I found that the best thing to do was to involve myself in other activities that I enjoyed in order to take my mind off of the negative feelings that I was dealing with.", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Information"}, {"text": "The shiba inu in my profile circle is making me smile. I used to have a shiba inu. :)", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "You seem very kind! I appreciate your willingness to be here for and to listen to me as well!", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Others"}, {"text": "Aww! That makes me happy to hear that seeing my profile picture is making you smile!", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Others"}, {"text": "That sounds really smart. I've been trying to do that. Of course with a pandemic going on it's more difficult.", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "Have you considered getting into any hobbies to take your mind off of what's going on?", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Providing Suggestions"}, {"text": "No no... my profile picture. Yours shows up as a squirrel. lol", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "I usually hike a lot, but my hiking groups aren't going out right now.", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "Oh! I'm so sorry! Haha!", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Others"}, {"text": "Have you considered things like journaling, reading, or arts and crafts?", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Providing Suggestions"}, {"text": "Maybe I should get a pet squirrel?", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "Yes, I actually read and write quite a bit. Especially for work. That's not overly therapeutic, but it helps nonetheless.", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "That may not be a bad idea! If you really like them and are able to properly care for it, animals can be very therapeutic!", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Others"}, {"text": "I have one dog who isn't much bigger than a squirrel. She has been an invaluable companion.", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "Writing and reading have been proven to be extremely therapeutic. I used to write down my feelings on a piece of paper and then destroy it (throw it away) once I was done. There's something about it that really seems to help.", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Information"}, {"text": "Aww! That sounds like an adorable dog! What breed of dog is she? I have two cats myself. They make me feel better on a daily basis!", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Others"}, {"text": "I've tried to keep a journal but I never stick to it. I find that writing letters to friends serves me the same purpose, and it helps me to stay connected, too. Plus, people love getting real, hand-written mail.", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "She is a miniature dachshund. Today she went to the bank with me, and all of the tellers came to the window to look into the car at her. lol I like cats too. Animals are so healing.", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "That sounds like a great idea! I love the fact that it helps you to stay connected, especially considering (as you already mentioned) that it's difficult to connect right now since we're dealing with COVID-19.", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Others"}, {"text": "I love that you're telling me about your dog and how all of the people at the bank wanted to see her! I bet that made you feel much better.", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Affirmation and Reassurance"}, {"text": "Yeah, and you're right. There's something therapeutic and cathartic about hand writing that typing does not replicate.", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "Yes, it made me happy to see them fawning over her. And it made her happy because they gave her treats.", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "Dealing with issues during Covid is so rough.", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "I couldn't agree more. Dealing with COVID on top of everything else has been extremely difficult for me. Honestly, I think it is part of what caused a lot of the issues that I'm currently dealing with.", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Self-disclosure"}, {"text": "I hope you're handling them okay. I'm generally well except for the whole breakup business. Still, I know I'm better off. It just sucks sometimes.", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "It makes me happy to hear that you know that you're better off. I know it's sad, but accepting that a relationship wasn't meant to be is, in my opinion, the first step to truly getting over someone. A year is a long time to spend with one person.", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Affirmation and Reassurance"}, {"text": "I wish it was easier and okay to travel right now. A trip or a road trip would do me wonders.", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "So is five years! I hope everything works out for the best for you, too.", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "I completely agree! Where would you go if you were able to right now?", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Others"}, {"text": "If there was no virus... maybe Scotland or Las Vegas to see some shows. Or up into Canada. (I'm in Pennsylvania.)", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "Thank you so much! We broke up several months ago and I'm already feeling and doing so much better. I am also much better off without that person in my life. I've gained weight back that I couldn't really afford to lose to begin with, I've been more motivated, etc. It really was for the best even though the breakup itself was really difficult.", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Self-disclosure"}, {"text": "I live in Pennsylvania as well! It's such a small world!", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Others"}, {"text": "My breakup was a few months ago too. I'm in the Poconos. :)", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "I've always wanted to go to Las Vegas. My brother and his girlfriend just took a trip out there not too long ago.", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Others"}, {"text": "I've been to Las Vegas about fifteen times. I love it there. I eat, go to shows, go to baseball games... it's awesome.", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "Oh wow! I live right outside of Philadelphia. I have several friends who have houses on Lake Wallenpaupack. It's beautiful up there!", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Others"}, {"text": "Wow, that's maybe an hour from me. I grew up outside of Reading. I live right by Blue Mountain.", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "That's so cool! I've never been on a plane and I've never been anywhere north or west of Pennsylvania. I've been in every state from PA down to Florida, but nowhere else. I really need to travel more!", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Others"}, {"text": "That sounds like a beautiful area. Have you considered going skiing, snowboarding, or snow tubing since you live right near Blue Mountain?", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Providing Suggestions"}, {"text": "Omg, yes. Travel! I've been to some really strange places. It's awesome. lol", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "I went snow tubing at Blue Mountain once. It was so much fun!", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Others"}, {"text": "I haven't, but maybe I should! I teach, and I always have students who work there. lol", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "Come to think of it, they might sabotage my tube. lol", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "That's a really good idea though. Thanks. I always see groupons for tubing, too.", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "You should look into it! It was a lot of fun when I went. I believe they're still open right now even though COVID is still going on. It took my mind off of everything while I was there.", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Providing Suggestions"}, {"text": "Yes, they are open. I got an email yesterday or today that they're making snow now.", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "Groupon is awesome! You're very welcome. I'm happy to help you think of things that you can do to make yourself feel better.", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Others"}, {"text": "Let's go tubing! lol j/k", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "Wow! That's great to know! I might look into taking a trip up there myself with my daughter. She's 12 years old. She would absolutely love it!", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Others"}, {"text": "I miss getting together with friends. And live music and live sports.", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "I would love to! That truly does sound like a lot of fun!", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Others"}, {"text": "I do too! I also love live music and I REALLY like football. GO EAGLES!", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Others"}, {"text": "I love hockey. I have season tickets to the WB Penguins, but they haven't played since March.", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "Hit me up at randythepoet at gmail! :)", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "It's almost 30 minutes. Thank you!", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "I'd love to go to a hockey game. I've never been to one. Thanks for your email!", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Others"}, {"text": "I appreciate your help and ideas!", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "I loooooove hockey. And live music. I go to hockey games in Allentown, too.", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "You already seem like you're feeling better! I really do hope that I helped you somewhat! I wish you the best of luck and I'm really glad that you are open to new ideas.", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Affirmation and Reassurance"}, {"text": "I do! And thank you again. I hope everything works out great for you (and your daughter). :)", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "I'm going to finish the chat. Thanks again!", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "Thank you so much! Have a wonderful day and a Happy Thanksgiving! And you're very welcome. Chatting with you was very nice.", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Others"}, {"text": "You too! Have a great Thanksgiving. It was awesome chatting with you!", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "You, too! Take care!", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Others"}], "seeker_question1": "Everything was great. It was actually fun and genuinely helpful.", "seeker_question2": "Nothing. It was great.", "supporter_question1": "I loved this task! The person I was chatting with got very personal and it seemed as though I made them feel a lot better than they felt when the conversation started. It provided me with a sense of true accomplishment!", "supporter_question2": "I think that these tasks are perfect!"}