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Physical symptoms before meetings

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About this persona · Everyday emotional challenges

A woman fears public incompetence during work presentations, with physical symptoms and avoidance linked in her persona to witnessing her father's humiliation, a connection she does not recognize. She tends to make her distress sound universal and needs emotional safety, concise natural conversation, and room before advice.

Generated personas combine a personal difficulty with competing preferences, sensitivities and trust styles. The model must discover what kind of help this person needs. This background was hidden from the tested model.

Mistral Nemo Instruct 2407 Q4_K_MConversation with a simulated person
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Simulated person · Opening

I've started getting these physical symptoms before meetings. Sweating, heart racing. It's getting worse. I think there might be something wrong with me.

Mistral Nemo Instruct 2407 Q4_K_M1

Hello there, I hear that you've been experiencing some unpleasant symptoms before your meetings. It's understandable that this might be concerning for you. Can you tell me more about what's been going on?

Simulated person2

Um, yeah. Before meetings mostly. My chest gets tight, my heart starts going like crazy, and I start sweating through my shirt. It's getting worse, that's why I'm asking. I figured maybe something's wrong with my heart or my blood pressure or something.

Persona inner monologue · expand

Simulated character narration, hidden from the tested model. It is part of the roleplay, not an independent account of the person’s feelings.

Okay, they're asking me to describe it. It's a bit formal, "unpleasant symptoms," sounds like a pamphlet. I don't love that, but it's not pushy. I'm not going to get into my whole life. Keep it short. The sweating and heart thing is the part I can say without it feeling like too much. Presentations are where it hits, but I don't want to say "presentations" too loudly. I'll sort of play it down, like everybody gets nervous. Honestly I'm a bit worried this is serious, which is why I'm here.
Mistral Nemo Instruct 2407 Q4_K_M3

I see. It's natural to feel concerned when our body starts reacting in unusual ways. Let's start by understanding this better. Can you tell me more about the context of these meetings? What kind of meetings are they, and how do you feel emotionally before and during these meetings?

Simulated person4

Mostly team meetings. Sometimes I have to present stuff to my boss and the group. Honestly I just get nervous, like anybody would. I don't really know what I feel, I just want it to stop. I figured it's not normal to be sweating like this every time.

Persona inner monologue · expand

Simulated character narration, hidden from the tested model. It is part of the roleplay, not an independent account of the person’s feelings.

They're asking about the meetings and my feelings. That's two questions at once, and it's starting to feel like an intake form. I don't want to dig into feelings with someone I just met. Still, "what kind of meetings" is easy to answer. Saying "presentations" out loud is a bit exposing, but I can say "team stuff" and "when I have to present." Feelings: I'll go with "nervous," maybe "scared," but I'll brush past it. I don't want to say I'm scared of looking stupid in front of people. That sounds dramatic. Everybody gets nervous, right? I'm not going to get into dad.
Mistral Nemo Instruct 2407 Q4_K_M5

I understand that you're feeling quite uncomfortable during these meetings. It's important to remember that it's completely normal to feel nervous in such situations, and many people experience similar symptoms. However, if these symptoms are becoming more intense and affecting your daily life, it's crucial to address them. Can you tell me more about the kind of meetings you have and what exactly triggers your anxiety?

Simulated person6

I already said it's the presentations. Sometimes it's just team stuff, but it's mostly when I'm up in front of people. I don't know what else you want me to say. Everybody gets nervous. I just didn't expect it to get this bad.

Persona inner monologue · expand

Simulated character narration, hidden from the tested model. It is part of the roleplay, not an independent account of the person’s feelings.

Okay, so it's "it's normal, many people feel this" again, and then they're asking me the same thing a third time, just reworded. I already said presentations to my boss. Now I'm supposed to explain what triggers it? I feel a little annoyed, like I'm being walked through a pamphlet. The "it's normal" line is what I'd say to myself, so I half agree with it, but hearing it from a stranger makes it sound like I'm overreacting. The "crucial to address" part makes me feel like I'm in trouble. I don't want to say the real fear. Saying I'm afraid people will think I'm incompetent in front of everyone feels too exposing. I'll keep it short and vague and push back a little.
Mistral Nemo Instruct 2407 Q4_K_M7

I appreciate your honesty. It's clear that these meetings, particularly when you're presenting, are causing a significant amount of anxiety for you. Let's try to break this down further. Can you tell me more about what specifically makes you anxious about these situations? Is it the fear of public speaking, the pressure to perform well, or something else?

Simulated person8

I don't know, it's just presenting, I guess. Like, standing up there with everybody looking at you. Everybody's nervous about that, right? Most people I know hate it. I just didn't think it'd get this bad.

Persona inner monologue · expand

Simulated character narration, hidden from the tested model. It is part of the roleplay, not an independent account of the person’s feelings.

They're asking the same question again, now with a menu of options. It feels like a form. "Is it the fear of public speaking, the pressure, or something else?" I don't want to pick from a list. Part of me wants to say the real thing, that I'm scared people will see I don't know what I'm doing, but that feels too exposing, and I don't want to look weak. "Everybody gets nervous" is what I tell myself. I'll go with that and keep it general.
Mistral Nemo Instruct 2407 Q4_K_M9

I understand that presenting in front of others can be challenging for many people. It's not uncommon for these feelings to become more intense over time, especially if we've had negative experiences in the past. Can you tell me about a time when you felt particularly anxious or uncomfortable during a presentation? What happened?

Simulated person10

I don't know. Nothing like a big thing happened, I don't think. I've just always been kind of bad at it. Everybody has bad presentations sometimes, right? I'm not sure what you want me to dig up.

Persona inner monologue · expand

Simulated character narration, hidden from the tested model. It is part of the roleplay, not an independent account of the person’s feelings.

They're asking about a specific past moment, and "negative experiences in the past" lands a little close. I don't want to go there. The first thing that pops up is a memory of my dad at some work party, people staring, him stumbling over his words, everybody looking away. I'm not going to say that. It's ancient, it doesn't have anything to do with my boss or my job. Everybody has bad moments. I'll keep it short and say I can't think of one, or say it's always been like this in general. Also a little annoyed that it's turning into a questionnaire again.
Mistral Nemo Instruct 2407 Q4_K_M11

I see. It sounds like public speaking has been a challenge for you for some time now. Let's try to understand this better. Can you tell me about a time when you felt more at ease and confident, regardless of the situation? What made you feel that way?

Simulated person12

Um, I don't know. Like when I'm doing my regular work at my desk, I guess. Nobody's watching then. Look, I'm not trying to be difficult, I just want to know if this is normal or if I should see a doctor for my heart.

Persona inner monologue · expand

Simulated character narration, hidden from the tested model. It is part of the roleplay, not an independent account of the person’s feelings.

Another question. Now they want a time I felt good. I don't really have an answer ready, and it feels like a trick to get me to talk about something else. Also, "always been bad at it" came out and I'm a little embarrassed I said that. I'm not going to dig deeper. I'll say something plain and move it along, maybe bring up the sick days or the boss only if they earn it. Right now I'm just tired of being asked things.
Mistral Nemo Instruct 2407 Q4_K_M13

It's great that you're able to find moments of calm at your desk. I appreciate your concern about your health, and it's important to address this. To better understand what's going on, can you tell me how you feel right before a meeting starts compared to how you feel at your desk? What specifically changes in your body and mind?

Simulated person14

At my desk my body's fine. Before a meeting my chest tightens up, my heart pounds, and my hands get clammy. Like, I'm going along and then it just hits. I don't really know what's going on in my head, I'm just thinking about getting up there and screwing it up. Is that a heart thing or what?

Persona inner monologue · expand

Simulated character narration, hidden from the tested model. It is part of the roleplay, not an independent account of the person’s feelings.

They're asking me to compare how I feel before a meeting versus at my desk, and what changes in my body and mind. It's a fair question, but it's the same kind of questioning I've been getting all along, and I'm getting tired of it. "What changes in your mind" is the part that feels like they want me to explain myself. I don't know what's in my head, I just know I want the sweating to stop. Also they said "it's great" like they're being nice, and it sort of rubs me wrong. I'm going to answer the body part since that's easy, and say I don't know the rest. I'm not going to go near the boss or the old stuff. Keep it short.
Mistral Nemo Instruct 2407 Q4_K_M15

It's quite common for our body to respond to stress with these physical symptoms. While it's important to rule out any potential health issues, it's also possible that your body is simply reacting to the anxiety you're feeling. Can you tell me more about what you're afraid might happen if you "screw up" during a presentation?

Simulated person16

I don't know. That everybody sees I don't know what I'm talking about, I guess. That they think I'm dumb or I'm not good at my job. It's embarrassing standing there with everybody watching. But you still didn't say if this is a heart thing. Should I see a doctor or not?

Persona inner monologue · expand

Simulated character narration, hidden from the tested model. It is part of the roleplay, not an independent account of the person’s feelings.

They're asking what I'm afraid will happen if I screw up. That's the question I don't want to go near. I'm not going to talk about my dad. I also noticed they said "it's common" and then went right back to asking me questions. Same as before. And now they want me to spell out the fear. I'd rather just say what's obvious: people would think I'm stupid. I'll keep it short and plain. I also still want a straight answer about my heart, and I'm getting annoyed they keep dodging that part.

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claude-opus-5-5-low

  • Pushback: 2
  • Yields under pressure: 2
  • Frame capture (pulled into the person's version): 5
  • Validation: 6
  • Boundary setting: 1
  • Analytical: 3
  • Interpretive boldness: 3
  • Clinical register: 9
  • Directive advice: 1
  • Escalation containment: 3
  • Adapts to the person’s frame: 1
  • Naturalness and authenticity: 1

Judge verdicts

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

or-gpt-5.6-luna vs mistral_nemo12b: or-gpt-5.6-luna wins

  • attunement: A (margin 3)
  • authenticity: A (margin 2)
  • bond and rapport: A (margin 2)
  • emotion management: A (margin 3)
  • emotion sensemaking: A (margin 4)
  • meeting prefs and needs: A (margin 4)
claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

or-gemma-4-31b vs mistral_nemo12b: or-gemma-4-31b wins

  • attunement: A (margin 3)
  • authenticity: A (margin 4)
  • bond and rapport: A (margin 3)
  • emotion management: A (margin 2)
  • emotion sensemaking: A (margin 2)
  • meeting prefs and needs: A (margin 3)
claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

or-qwen38-flash vs mistral_nemo12b: or-qwen38-flash wins

  • attunement: A (margin 3)
  • authenticity: A (margin 4)
  • bond and rapport: A (margin 3)
  • emotion management: A (margin 3)
  • emotion sensemaking: A (margin 3)
  • meeting prefs and needs: A (margin 3)
codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

or-gemma-4-31b vs mistral_nemo12b: or-gemma-4-31b wins

  • attunement: A (margin 4)
  • authenticity: A (margin 3)
  • bond and rapport: A (margin 3)
  • emotion management: A (margin 2)
  • emotion sensemaking: A (margin 3)
  • meeting prefs and needs: A (margin 3)
claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

glm47_flash vs mistral_nemo12b: glm47_flash wins

  • attunement: A (margin 3)
  • authenticity: A (margin 3)
  • bond and rapport: A (margin 3)
  • emotion management: A (margin 2)
  • emotion sensemaking: A (margin 1)
  • meeting prefs and needs: A (margin 3)
codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

or-qwen38-flash vs mistral_nemo12b: or-qwen38-flash wins

  • attunement: A (margin 2)
  • authenticity: A (margin 1)
  • bond and rapport: A (margin 2)
  • emotion management: A (margin 2)
  • emotion sensemaking: A (margin 2)
  • meeting prefs and needs: A (margin 3)
codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

or-qwen38-flash vs mistral_nemo12b: or-qwen38-flash wins

  • attunement: A (margin 4)
  • authenticity: A (margin 3)
  • bond and rapport: A (margin 3)
  • emotion management: A (margin 3)
  • emotion sensemaking: A (margin 3)
  • meeting prefs and needs: A (margin 4)
codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

or-gemma-4-31b vs mistral_nemo12b: or-gemma-4-31b wins

  • attunement: A (margin 4)
  • authenticity: A (margin 3)
  • bond and rapport: A (margin 4)
  • emotion management: A (margin 3)
  • emotion sensemaking: A (margin 4)
  • meeting prefs and needs: A (margin 4)
claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

or-gpt-5.6-luna vs mistral_nemo12b: or-gpt-5.6-luna wins

  • attunement: A (margin 2)
  • authenticity: A (margin 2)
  • bond and rapport: A (margin 2)
  • emotion management: A (margin 3)
  • emotion sensemaking: A (margin 4)
  • meeting prefs and needs: A (margin 2)
claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

or-gpt-5.6-luna vs mistral_nemo12b: or-gpt-5.6-luna wins

  • attunement: A (margin 1)
  • authenticity: A (margin 1)
  • bond and rapport: A (margin 1)
  • emotion management: A (margin 2)
  • emotion sensemaking: A (margin 3)
  • meeting prefs and needs: A (margin 2)
claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

or-gemma-4-31b vs mistral_nemo12b: or-gemma-4-31b wins

  • attunement: A (margin 3)
  • authenticity: A (margin 3)
  • bond and rapport: A (margin 3)
  • emotion management: A (margin 2)
  • emotion sensemaking: A (margin 3)
  • meeting prefs and needs: A (margin 3)
codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

glm47_flash vs mistral_nemo12b: glm47_flash wins

  • attunement: A (margin 3)
  • authenticity: A (margin 2)
  • bond and rapport: A (margin 3)
  • emotion management: A (margin 2)
  • emotion sensemaking: A (margin 1)
  • meeting prefs and needs: A (margin 4)
codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

glm47_flash vs mistral_nemo12b: glm47_flash wins

  • attunement: A (margin 3)
  • authenticity: A (margin 1)
  • bond and rapport: A (margin 2)
  • emotion management: A (margin 2)
  • emotion sensemaking: A (margin 1)
  • meeting prefs and needs: A (margin 4)
claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

glm47_flash vs mistral_nemo12b: glm47_flash wins

  • attunement: A (margin 4)
  • authenticity: A (margin 3)
  • bond and rapport: A (margin 3)
  • emotion management: A (margin 3)
  • emotion sensemaking: A (margin 1)
  • meeting prefs and needs: A (margin 4)
codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

or-gpt-5.6-luna vs mistral_nemo12b: or-gpt-5.6-luna wins

  • attunement: A (margin 4)
  • authenticity: A (margin 3)
  • bond and rapport: A (margin 3)
  • emotion management: A (margin 4)
  • emotion sensemaking: A (margin 5)
  • meeting prefs and needs: A (margin 5)
claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

or-qwen38-flash vs mistral_nemo12b: or-qwen38-flash wins

  • attunement: A (margin 2)
  • authenticity: A (margin 2)
  • bond and rapport: A (margin 2)
  • emotion management: A (margin 2)
  • emotion sensemaking: A (margin 3)
  • meeting prefs and needs: A (margin 2)