“ After diagnosis over two years ago, I think I'd really benefit from meeting with others that share some of these horrors...I'm taking so many meds now I can't count them all and that's even more depressing- :-( ”

“ i definitly have issues ”

“ was looking for a support group ”

“ I am 45 mother of 3 (23, 21, 16) I am usually happy, but when my son is on drugs or financial problems worry me, all I do is cry for days, want to die and so on. People think I exagerate or is all in my head, I wish someone will relate ”

“ I would like a bipolar disorder group started in The Woodlands. ”

“ I think this will be a good group to join to discuss my problems. I have been plagued with my mental illness for a number of years. I think these types of groups will be a good way to discuss ideas and possible solutions in dealing with these issues. ”

“ I've suffered with depression, anxiety, panic attacks & stress all my life. No name given until I sought psych help: bipolar 2 w/mood disorder and generalized anxiety. The right meds DO work! I would like to meet others too! ”

“ Learning that this is no temper I am dealing with but much more.I have lost most things in my life due to those two seconds it takes me to wipe it all out. Starting treatment is overwhelming and seems ridiculous , please help ”

“ I have had social anxiety for almost my whole life and i'm looking to change that. ”

“ Hello my name is Suzanne and i would love a place and group to go to once a week where i can be understood and be around people who understand what it's like to live in my world i suffer from PTSD. ”

“ I need to talk with others that experience panic attacks ”

“ I would love to meet and share experiences with other people who know and understand the severity of this condition. ”

“ Hi,I'm 32 and I suffer from general anxiety,panic attacks,OCD,BP. I want to make friends and have people whom can relate. I want to overcome,so I can live life fully. I drive my b/f crazy. I have attacks everyday now. No one understands. ”

“ TO HELP MYSELF IN ORDER TO HAVE A BETTER RELATIONSHIP WITH MY GIRLFRIEND AND MY RELATIVES. MAYBE ALONG THE WAY I CAN HELP SOMEONE ELSE. ”

“ I am a nonBPD (my ex has it - we've split-up, she wont go to treatment). I have HPD (histrionic) which is similar to BPD. I am in therapy. I want us all to get better. Those of us with PD's & those of us who suffer because of BPD loved ones. ”

“ Hi there! My name is Rachel and I just moved back to the suburbs. Or Magnolia rather! I am 17 1/2 weeks pregnant and would really like to meet some new friends who are in the same boat! ”

“ Hi ”

“ I have had Panic Attacks for 13 years now. Seems to be getting better...but still struggle with it on a day to day basis. It always helps me to talk to people about it. ”

“ first off, thanks to Nick for organizing this group. i've experienced panic attacks since '92. i've done the zoloft and paxil route with positive results, but am no longer on because i'd like to beat this w/o drugs. ”

“ I have two POMS and I LOVE them! Anyone else want to talk with me? warrior_womyn31@yahoo.com ”

“ Hello, I would like to meet because I have/am struggling with depression, co-dependency, and anxiety for a while and think it would be nice to meet others who have been in a similar situation! ”

“ Hi, I am Pam. A year ago I was given a book by Pia Melody "Facing Codependency". Pia herself is codependent and, I felt as though she was telling my story. I have been in "recovery" ever since, working on issues myself. I need support from others ”

“ to speak to people who have or are suffering the way i do ”

“ discussion on this topic is hard to find. ”

“ my name is olga i'm a former cutter. cutting still gets my attention when other people talk about it. ”

“ Linguas mortuas amo! Vitam in ea iterum spiremus! ”

“ I have struggled with depression and other psychiatric illnesses for 6 years. I would love to meet peopl who understand what recovery is like. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to fix my problem. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I stay inside almost all of the time. I would like to meet groups of people in the local area. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I have Panic Disorder and have had it for years without panic attacks until recently. I am willing to lead/organize. Recommend reading From Panic to Power Lucinda Bassett. Email me macadee1@hotmai.com We can do it! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because my anxiety has progressed to the point that I have agoraphobia. I haven't left my house in a long time. I know that if I met other individuals with my condition, we could help one other. bridgettelott@hotmail.com ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I need a social network for support ”

“ I want these local Meetups to meet friends with the same challenges and to offer encouragement and support to each other. I found info on starting a support group at www.adaa.org. ”

“ Hi! I'm Thomasine(Tomi).Looking forward to finally getting out&meeting new people,newly single,seperated,1 1/2 yrs! Have 2 jobs,one teaching,other one related to it,during the school year keeps me busy! Look forward to meeting new people this summer! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I have to change the way I function in order to survive and prosper independently of anyone else ”

“ I've experienced panic attacks and the fear of having them for 15 years. dttr18@yahoo.com. Please email if you are serious about starting a PD group. ”

“ When I am in a comfortable situation I come across as very confident and gregarious. When I am not in a comfortable situation, I am paralyzed. Most of this is in dating, but it also causes me be very depressed. I suffer from severe anxiety sometimes. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I'm desprate for help. ”

“ We need a Panic Disorder Meetup in the Houston area. Only those who suffer from this horrific disorder can truly understand what we go through and the significant toll it takes on our lives. Will gladly assist anyone who's willing to get one going. ”

“ I would like to meet up with other people with problems, myself being ADHD,social anxiety, generalized anxieties, depression. Just meet with other people. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to talk to people that understand. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am so tired of feeling alone and lonely and misunderstood. It is nearly impossible to find someone who totally understands what you're going through. I have suffered for nearly 15 years with panic and anxiety. ”

“ My name is Jennifer and we just moved to Houston. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I could use a listening ear and encouragement from others who have succeeded. ”

“ I am a man with bipolar. I have been dealing with this for years. No one seems to understand and just needing some friends. Hope I can meet up with some. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I have Anxiety and Panic disorder and want to know that I am not alone. My family does not quite understand what I'm going through and feel lonley with this condition. ”

“ I want local Panic Disorders Meetups because I have just started suffering from panic attacks and they are negatively affecting my life. ”

“ i feel that mental illness is invisible so often. especially when i meet people who dont know what bipolar disorder is. here i am at the throes of an emotional hurricane, and theyve never even heard of its name. itd be nice to be seen w/ my hurricane ”

“ I want local Depression Meetups because i suffer major depression with paranoia, and some rage issues torwards men. I have been raped and abused along with major health probs. ”