The goal of this group is to build a support team of people who have experienced what it's like to live with anxiety. The first group meeting will be in March to share our own practical coping skills. It will be a peaceful, no-pressure environment.

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“ Bipolar Disorder ”

“ i want a meetup in the DC area for people with trichotillomania because it seems like not many people know very much about it and i want to be able to talk about it to people who understand because they go through it too. ”

“ Hello Everyone! My name is David and Iam looking to make friends with ppl who have OCD or panic disorder. Its nice to talk to ppl who are going through the same issuses. ”

“ I'm trying to reduce my stress, be more involved in both outdoor activities & creative projects, and live a healthy lifestyle. Feel free to email me lizschneider4@hotmail.com. Always open to meeting new people ”

“ I have been suffering from chronic pain due to a back problem for the past 6 years. At 21 it's tiring and I feel removed from people my age. I am willing to start a chronic pain group, but does anyone have a meeting place in mind? ”

“ Trying to meet others to talk and maybe help each other with life issues. Looking for possible friendship and or relationship. ”

“ This year was diagnosised with a panic disorder and I am interested in hearing other peoples stories and how they cope and how they rebuilt themselves up after having the disorder wipe out all my self esteem and self confidence. ”

“ looking for an OCD panic disorder group for my wife ”

“ I want these local Meetups because i want to rehab my family home and to get grants for my home based business. ”

“ My name is Edward, and I want to be in group therapy. My doctor took me off my meds, and I lost my job. I need to talk to people with similar problems. ”

“ Joining this group because I agree, most people are idiots. They follow every whim and nonsense because they had an emotional tie to it without checking all the facts. ”

“ I just started having bad anxiety earlier this year after a job loss. This disorder is totally new to me and I am looking for a support group that can help me understand my problem and be able to move on with my life. ”

“ \m/ pushing 50 shows already this year. Want a new concert buddy to go to shows with me anytime. I love hardcore, punk, metal, thrash, stoner rock...some rockabilly. ”

“ I became addicted to pain medication 8 years ago after 9 years of sobriety. 7 long years later I am clean again. Over the last few years I have become very isolated and have experienced terrible anxiety about leaving my house. ”

“ I want local Depression Meetups because depression can destroy your life if you do not fight it, and meeting others who understand can make it a little easier. ”

“ Hi - I'm 28, live/work in DC. have a few connections here, but nobody who understands severe anxiety. would love to meet anyone going through something similar. ”

“ I have been told that I have panic & anxiety, I would like to find out from others. ”

“ Hello, I want local Learning Disabilities Meetup because I would like to meet other adults who have learning disabilities and/or AD/HD. And to share our common gifts/ strengths as well as our weaknesses which ADD manifests. ”

“ It sucks to wake up so early! I remember my parents telling me that it gets easier as you get older... NOT TRUE! ”

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“ hi my name is meg and i have been diagnosed bipolar ocd and severe panic disorder. basically the panic thing is really getting to me and i dont know how to deal with it ”

“ I am 27 been living with extreme anxiety for the past year and trying to cope and be so-called normal again. Looking to meet with people of the same. And help with what I have learned. ”

“ Because it's nice to have the support!! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I need to get into better shape. Diabetes runs in my family and I also suffer from depression and exercise helps to uplift mood, so I can do both at once! If I have support I will be more likely to stick with it. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to walk for a good cause and/or for exercise ”

“ I've had OCD since I was a little kid--I'm 24 now and have finally come to terms with the disease. I just started Prozac a few weeks ago and am in therapy for alcohol abuse. I want my life to go in a positive direction but I need your support. ”

“ It helps to know that other people understand you and deal with similar problems. It would be nice being able to contact friends who understand, when I feel alone, and it would make me very happy that you guys could come to me for support as well. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because, I would like to meet others who have similar issues, to discuss what works for them. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I need more information on these topics. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I have battled with depression my whole life and I would like to no longer be depressed. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I can be found at GARY1RN at oohay dt cm ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am in an abusive relationship and looking for guidance and support. ”

“ EFT Emotional Freedom Therapy techniques! 50 people needed for testimonials and practice time. Donation only. All Negative Problems! Pain, phobias, stop smoking, sports enhancement etc. Works when other methods do not! thehealingarts@hotmail.com ”

“ 20/female into goth and punk music. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because it would be helpful to meet others with the same condition. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I wish to improve, get better, over my illnesses, and hopefully make some new friends with common ground. I hope that this group can recommend me a good psychiatrist in the area also, thanks. ”

“ I have been suffering from Panic Attacks and Agoraphobia for the last 9 months. I just moved to the area and don't know anyone. It would be great to meet with people who suffer from similar problems! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I had panic attacks when I was 15 and 16 and they went away for 10 yrs and now they're back full force. Just would be nice to know someone is feeling what I am. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because i want to meet people that i can relate to and to stop the pain inside and stop from cutting ”

“ I want these local Meetups because it's good to give and get mutual support from others who share your disorder. And to share about what works, what doesn't work. ”