Nearly six million Americans suffer from the symptoms of obsessive compulsive disorder in many ways: paralyzing fear of contamination, unmanageable checking rituals, excesive concern with order, symmetry, and counting, and others. Meet with other lo…

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“ Hi whuts up my name is Anthony im here looking for help and answers i had horrible anxiety and panic attacks two years ago i thought i overcame them and got rid of them on my own but i recently started to get panic attacks again i cant control them ”

“ Hi! My name is Veronica. I am 28 years old and I have been dealing with anxiety and panic attacks since I was 15. It's always nice to be able to talk to other people who experience the same. I am here to both give and recieve support! ”

“ I'm very interested in learning more about photoshop and how people use it in photography...and art too. Have some basics but would like a beginners review with the hope of becoming more advanced. ”

“ I have an anxiety problem which is pretty much taking over my life. I always thought I had it under control, but over the last couple of years it's worn me down. I need help and I'm looking for community support. ”

“ Hi! My name is Brooke and I have panic & anxiety disorder. It affects every aspect of my life. I don't know anyone else who has anxiety like me so it is really hard to talk about it with people that have no idea of what it feels like. ”

“ Hi! I am kinda new to Ft Worth, and it would be cool to meet other people with similar interests to hang out with. ”

“ My name is Annie. I have fairly severe agoraphobia. I'd really like to attend a meetup, but please don't be upset if I cancel last minute. I am a presently untreated agoraphobic, after all. I'd really like to get better. ”

“ Having a mental health issue requires so much energy to function each day. I need a place to relax, let out my thoughts and listen/support others. ”

“ Hi. I am a working mom of four children. I am looking to meet and learn from others. ”

“ to give and receive support...to meet people who understand ”

“ hello, I haven't been to any meetings yet, but it's time. For about 5 yrs now, I have had panic attacks. I am a school teacher, and I love my job and my students, so I have a hard time understanding why I continue to have panic problems. I need help. ”

“ I've had anxiety/panic for many years. Does anyone know if you're born with it or if it's developed? So far Xanax is the only thing I've found to help me - the 'breathe into the paper bag' doesn't work. ”

“ So I can meet other people who are interested in the same things I'm interested in. ”

“ I am recently divorced and would like to meet new people who I could relate to, who are in the same situation as I am. It is time for me to have a new start and make new friends. I think meetups is a great Idea. I am new to this. mmarie_31@yahoo.com ”

“ To figure out what exactly is wrong with me, and to learn and not be a passive victim, and to meet accepting people. ”

“ New and looking for a path...... ”

“ Hi, I m at the end of a 7 yr relationship (4 Yr marriage) and I am having the HARDEST time dealing with it. I feel as though I am going over the edge, and I d like to meet others that have been there or know this PAIN. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because i want my dog to get to know others and maybe share how he helps me with my issues ”

“ I really would like to play tennis more often for fun. I really have not played in two years and I miss that because it is a very good workout and fun as well ”

“ I want these local Meetups because i need help and i would like to feel like iam not the only one i always hear but seeing is deifferent i would like to talk ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to meet others that are going through the same feelings that i am going through. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I suffer from Panic Disorder ”

“ I want these local Meetups because i suffer from anxiety disorder myself. ”

“ Hello. I want to join these meetups for several different reasons. Most of the meetups I'm interested in are of my personal interest that I'd like to pursue and increase my knowledge of. The other meetups of interest is to increase social network. ”

“ I need to learn more about my behaviors and my disorder. I REALLY want to meet people just like me. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I need to overcome this anxiety and would like to meet new people. ”

“ People make a lot of false assumptions about me because of this. It's cost me a lot in terms of jobs, money and even a social life. I just want to hear from people who understand that this is real and that I'm not lying or acting or just crazy. ”

“ Hi!! I just moved to San Antonio last month. I have been having panic attacks day-night-anytime- for about 8 months now. Hasn't been fun moving and having them on the road. Can't wait to meet other people and get manage this!! ”

“ Hi, I'm Wendy, I'm 31 yrs. old and I've had a problem with anxiety since the age of 14. I have panic attacks, OCD, and GAD. I go through ups and downs, and lately I've been going through quite a bad panicky phase! I'm new to the area, glad to see ”

“ I want to establish a local Shyness & Social Anxiety Meetups group because I have an ardent interest in better understanding the nature and treatment of social anxiety. Ideal opportunity to share similar feelings and experiences with one another. ”