The New York Shyness and Social Anxiety Meetup Group

"I have loved the past few meetings with the pair mingling. Alex has done well organizing this. However at the end of the last meeting, I suggested and I am curious to hear feedback on this idea: Earlier..."

"Hi Everyone. I've always been very shy, especially in large groups of people I'm not comfortable with. Lately, it has led to a few anxiety/panic attacks, and me going deeper into my shell. I need to confront my fears. Look foward to meeting you."

"Many areas for meetups. I'm in Kew Gardens area."

"Hi Dan, Thanks for the note. It was nice meeting you too! Hope to see you at the next meeting, and good luck with your finals! Best, Sarah"

"Hi, I use to be an introvert, though I've gotten over much of it I still cant talk to attractive people or certain intimidating people in general."

"I hope I can meet up with you, and get to work my way through this "prison". I am an introvert by nature, but I feel I am handling myself pretty poorly in social settings, and tend to come off as awkward. I hope I can meet non-judgmental people here"

"Nice meeting you. Hope to see you again!"

"Hey Janelle, I was very glad to be paired with you during the Meet Up today. I also have had trouble comminucating with people over the phone as opposed to in person. Also, being able to have the same level of control when caught off guard, surprised or in shock. The unexpected can easily break my concentration. The lesson is to be prepared for whatever life throws at you. You never know what is around the corner. Enjoy the rest of this weekend & have a good week ahead, best regards."

"Thanks for being my partner. It was great meeting you :)"

"I really enjoyed the meetup."

"Hi Christian, You seemed like a friendly person during the meetup."

"It was nice talking to you today, Doug. I was able to relate to some of the things you said today especially the part about you using your mp3 player(?) to block out noise and crowds. I do the same thing. "

"Nice meeting you today."

"Hi Amanda"

"I like games. Pool, Darts, etc. "

"Hello im Jeff smith im from Jersey City NJ i had SAD for along time i go out sometimes but im not good with speaking with otherpeople.I know more about NYC than where i live i like going to the movies and watching sports and playing videogames im a "

"Hi , my name is Allan . I own a home in Rockaway Park , Queens , near the ocean . I work for NYC Transit . "