{"experience_type": "Current Experience", "emotion_type": "depression", "problem_type": "ongoing depression", "situation": "the pandemic", "survey_score": {"seeker": {"initial_emotion_intensity": "5", "empathy": "5", "relevance": "5", "final_emotion_intensity": "3"}, "supporter": {"relevance": "5"}}, "dialog": [{"text": "Hi there", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "hello! how are you?", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Others"}, {"text": "I am good, thanks. I hope you're well also.", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "Is there anything bothering you or upsetting you right now?", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Question"}, {"text": "Sure, one of the biggest concerns I have right now is the pandemic", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "Especially with the rising second wave in my city.", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "What city are you in?", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Question"}, {"text": "I live in Canada on the east coast.", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "That must be difficult living in such a big city with the pandemic going on.", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Reflection of feelings"}, {"text": "What are you must scared of or stressed about?", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Question"}, {"text": "yes of course.", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "just the sense of fear, anxiety, and paranoia. And helplessness and anguish that people are complacent and selfish and stupid.", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "Keep reading up on exposure sites here like restaurants and gyms, and the culprits are those between 18-35 years old.", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "I've had similar feelings also. People can be very selfish right now. That's normal to feel that way!", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Self-disclosure"}, {"text": "How have you been coping with anxiety?", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Question"}, {"text": "yeah. Like I am scared of being sick at anytime. It could h appen anytime.", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "It sounds like you're scared of the virus is that right?", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Restatement or Paraphrasing"}, {"text": "well, I talk with my friend daily on the phone. I also stay sane by staying at home. I work out when I have time, but not so much as before.", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "yeah quite so. It's an invisible enemy, like people cannot believe it's taking effect or they will get it.", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "It sounds like you're doing a great job adjusting though! Good for you. Talking with people will help a lot.", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Affirmation and Reassurance"}, {"text": "I can only stay safe for so long but it takes cooperation from my citizens and also the leaders here to be responsible in lockdowns etc.", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "thank you for your kind words", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "I hope you are getting by well also. I try and am kind of used to it by now. But the fear is coming back since two to three weeks ago with renewed cases.", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "yeah and I believe in social support and therapy. It's good to talk out.", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "It's hard when we live in a divided world. Some people want this...and some people want that. I would suggest just letting go of the things not in your control, even though that is hard.", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Providing Suggestions"}, {"text": "yeah I will try and I know what you mean", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "Do you go to therapy?", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Question"}, {"text": "It does feel like I am in an apocalyptic world and self isolated in my safety bunker. And a few months ago, I felt more lonely and claustrophobic. I feel better now. I guess the best and safest place now is my home.", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "You do what's best for you, that is what is important. Don't worry about others.", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Others"}, {"text": "No, I believe in it and I talk openly with my close friends about issues but have only gone for medical therapy a few times. I will try to have my usual health checkup once the pandemic is more in control, and so then I might consider getting a referral", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "yeah that's true. I will keep that in mind", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "Have you heard of teletherapy? I do that and you don't have to worry about leaving your house!", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Providing Suggestions"}, {"text": "not that I have an active and huge problem, but that I don't think it's so bad, as mental illness is so stigmatized. You can go for therapy and talk things over even if you don't have that big of a problem.", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "no I have not done any medical appointments since earlier this year.", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "Exactly! I totally agree. I love just talking to my therapist. It's so nice just to have someone listen and give feedback that isn't a friend.", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Self-disclosure"}, {"text": "I will once I get some more done for my work at home.", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "I see. That's great that you do that. Excellent", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "Therapy is shown to really help so I strongly suggest doing that if you have the time and money. It really will help.", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Information"}, {"text": "Yeah I will definitely keep it on my list and won't rule it out", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "I do need to go to my family doctor in person though as I need an annual checkup at least", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "like even the dentist I haven't gone since last year.", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "Yes that is important. I'm sure it is safe there!", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Others"}, {"text": "due to the pandemic", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "Hopefully this conversation helped with some of your anxiety and stress!", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Others"}, {"text": "Hopefully. And then any mental support can be done via teleheal th like you said.", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "Sounds like a great plan!", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Affirmation and Reassurance"}, {"text": "yes it sure does, thanks for listening and I see that we are pretty much on the same page.", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "It sounds like you are quite coping nicely and optimistic also. So these are great traits.", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "and remain hopeful in such dark and unpredictable times", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "Thank you! I hope you have a nice night.", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Others"}, {"text": "sure have a good night then and best of luck to you", "speaker": "usr"}], "seeker_question1": "someone who can relate to you", "seeker_question2": "none", "supporter_question1": "", "supporter_question2": ""}