{"experience_type": "Current Experience", "emotion_type": "depression", "problem_type": "ongoing depression", "situation": "I have been feeling down and depressed every day for months, mainly due to self-esteem issues.", "survey_score": {"seeker": {"initial_emotion_intensity": "5", "empathy": "2", "relevance": "5", "final_emotion_intensity": "4"}, "supporter": {"relevance": "5"}}, "dialog": [{"text": "Hello there, how are you feeling today?", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Question"}, {"text": "I'm feeling pretty awful... I've been down and depressed for months now. It's hard to get through the days.", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "I understand. Is this related to the pandemic or is it something separate? I am sure that the pandemic has not helped, though!", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Restatement or Paraphrasing"}, {"text": "It's definitely related! I lost my dream job, went to a lower paying one, and I gained a lot of weight while working from home.", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "Oh I can certainly relate to that one! I've gained a stone and a half in the last year. All this sitting around is not good for us!", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Self-disclosure"}, {"text": "It's definitely nice to know that other people are having similar emotions as me.", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "Sometimes just having someone to talk to who knows how you are feeling can be really helpful I think.", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Others"}, {"text": "It's sad that this year has been so awful. It's hard to convince myself that it's getting better any time soon..", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "Can you make a list of all the things that you hope will be better next year so you can tick them off one by one?", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Providing Suggestions"}, {"text": "1. Better job 2. Healthier habits 3. Better financial situation", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "Well, the first and third one are out of your control really but you could make a start on the first one today if you liked :)", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Providing Suggestions"}, {"text": "It's hard to take the first steps. I don't even know where to begin, sadly.", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "I can understand that. Perhaps you could join an exercise class or similar?", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Others"}, {"text": "That's a pretty good idea. Have you ever done something like that?", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "I took an aerobics class once. It was quite fun and it was good exercise.", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Self-disclosure"}, {"text": "That does sound like fun. Do you have any other suggestions?", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "Well, it's maybe not the best time to be taking on a financial commitment but have you ever considered adopting a dog? Good company and good exercise", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Providing Suggestions"}, {"text": "Actually, I have a cat!", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "Ah I have two - they are wonderful company. Alas you can't really walk with them though :)", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Self-disclosure"}, {"text": "They are great company. Sometimes when I am really feeling down, I remember that my cat needs me, so I need to stay strong.", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "Pets are great like that. Do you perhaps have a neighbour whose dog you could walk if you can't get one of your own?", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Others"}, {"text": "That's a great idea. I just moved into a new apartment complex a couple weeks ago. Maybe I can get to know my neighbors. A lot of them have dogs.", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "It's a great way to make new friends too!", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Others"}, {"text": "Would you consider doing some voluntary work whilst you are out of work?", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Providing Suggestions"}, {"text": "That's also a good idea. I know a lot of food banks around me are in need of volunteers.", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "I think it would be a really worthwhile thing to do and you would get to meet new people too", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Others"}, {"text": "I hope I have been able to help you a little!", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Others"}, {"text": "I agree. I feel like I have a bunch of new ideas to start feeling better. I appreciate you talking to me.", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "You are very welcome, it was my pleasure. Have a great day!", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Others"}], "seeker_question1": "N/A", "seeker_question2": "N/A", "supporter_question1": "", "supporter_question2": ""}