I am taking a leap of faith and start a shyness and social anxiety group in Central Florida. I would like this group to be informal, showing encouragement and support to others who are either shy or socially anxious. Eventually, I envision this group to be able to participate in a variety of activities (game night, movie night, coffee, theatre, picnics, sports, etc.) and also encourage each other to "spread our wings" and attend other meetup groups with one another. It is my hope that this group …

Meet up with other people who are coping with depression, bi-polar, anxiety, PTSD and other emotional issues  for a safe place to share your struggles, exchange ideas, get that all important support and being accepted. You can escape for a moment with people who understand where you are because we've all been there. You may not feel good when you get there, but chances are you will feel stronger when you leave! This meetup is about going beyond mere survival to beating the beast of depression, P …

The purpose of our meet-up group is to be a place where people with anxiety disorders will feel free and comfortable about being open about their challenges with anxiety. It's about having people one can associate with, that will understand when anxiety impairs or inhibits their functioning. This group is not meant to be a replacement for professional help. The hope is that by coming together to share our experiences, we can learn from each other and feel less alone with our problem. This group …