{"experience_type": "Current Experience", "emotion_type": "depression", "problem_type": "ongoing depression", "situation": "I suffer from chronic depression and stress due to a number of factors. Currently, life is very overwhelming with medical issues plaguing myself, my husband and our two children. I can't catch a break and I'm feeling overwhelmed.", "survey_score": {"seeker": {"initial_emotion_intensity": "5", "empathy": "5", "relevance": "5", "final_emotion_intensity": "2"}, "supporter": {"relevance": "5"}}, "dialog": [{"text": "Hello", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Others"}, {"text": "Hi! \ud83d\ude0a", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "What's on your mind today?", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Question"}, {"text": "Thank you for asking. I'm feeling very overwhelmed at the moment. My depression and the weight of everything is getting on top of me.", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "How long have you been in this state?", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Question"}, {"text": "Well, the depression has been there as long as I can remember. It fluctuates. But the last few days have been particularly challenging and it's been difficult to get out of bed in the morning.", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "Is there any event happened the last few days that triggered your depression?", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Others"}, {"text": "Yes. I guess it has coincided with an increase in challenging behaviours from my children.", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "That is tough, having depression and dealing with children at the same time. I totally understand how you feel", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Affirmation and Reassurance"}, {"text": "I think you should first talk to your partner about your situation and ask for help from them", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Others"}, {"text": "Thank you. Yes, he has been helpful today. He took the children to school for me so that I was able to get some things done around the house.", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "That's great, you have an awesome partner. I'd recommend spending time outdoor. Getting coop up for too long indoor is damaging to your mental state", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Others"}, {"text": "It is very challenging as they both have complex special needs. It's hard to find time and energy to operate the household in between.", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "Have you considered hiring caretaker?", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Question"}, {"text": "Thank you. Yes, I haven't been out to check on the veggie garden today. That usually gives me an opportunity to calm my mind.", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "Unfortunately, I am not in a position to do so. There is nobody that my son would be comfortable with. But we are trying to implement some respite soon.", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "whenever possible, you can take your children out with you on a trip to the park or the mountain. Nature is also good for kids with special need.", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Others"}, {"text": "Most certainly. We try often to explore our natural environment. It can be limiting due to our daughter's physical disability but we manage the best we can to include her.", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "You are such a great mom, I can totally see how much you sacrificed for them. But please take care of yourself, i think you should see a therapist and get proper treatment", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Affirmation and Reassurance"}, {"text": "If you do not do well, how can you care for you family?", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Others"}, {"text": "Thank you. I will definitely touch base again with my therapist soon. I have a follow up psychiatrist appointment next month too. In the mean time, I will definitely put some of these things you've recommended in to practice. \u263a\ufe0f", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "You are right. I do need to take care of me. I need to stop feeling guilty for needing to do that.", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "Exercising might be helpful too. I like doing yoga or pilates, it really eases my mind when I have too much going on", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Others"}, {"text": "Thank you. Yes, I need to get back in to the Ring Fit adventure on the Switch. It definitely helps my my and body feel stronger.", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "I believe you will overcome this!", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Others"}, {"text": "Thank you!", "speaker": "usr"}], "seeker_question1": "It was good. I'm not sure if there could have been a bit more guidance from the other end.", "seeker_question2": "No, it's a helpful service.", "supporter_question1": "", "supporter_question2": ""}