“ I'm a journalist, I love New Orleans and Puerto Vallarta, I watch ER unapologetically, and I'm trying to get out and meet more people, just like you, as I descend into the ancient age range of the 30s and find myself spending too much time with TV! ”

“ I want local Depression Meetups because I would like to meet other people that have to deal with the reality of depression too. ”

“ I used to be very shy and at times still suffer from feeling out of sorts in certain groups of people. I have this weird thing where I don't like people staring at me. Plus, since I've lost alot of weight, I'm trying to adjust to new attention on me. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I like to make friends all over the world, get to do something new and have a great time. ”

“ Hello ! :o) I want to meet similar people to connect with. Also you can always reach me on myspace, www.myspace.com/stargurl1978 ”

“ I was a late bloomer and never did anything communal Buffy while it was on TV. I feel like I missed out on the bonding and would like to re-create that somehow. ”

“ Hello! Looking to meet new people who like to do some of the same things..fun. See you all soon! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I'm dying socially and I don't want it to be for real one day ”

“ Hello everybody, I am 42 and have been dealing with depression on and off for a better part of my life. It will be interesting to meet people with the similar problems. ”

“ I would like to find meetups that are related to Social Anxiety Disorder and/or Obsessive thinking. ”

“ I want to have friends with my same problem Social Phobia....In Spanish if posible. ”

“ Hi everyone. ”

“ I want t attend these local Meetups to learn NLP ”

“ I'm Robert and I own a bar in bay area. I have jam sessions on Sun/Mon/Wed & Thursdays if interested. TRhanks ”

“ The best thing for people with BPD is to meet others with it. There is nothing else out there right now. Lets shareso that we know we aren't alone in this ”

“ Affected by bipolar disorder; I'm on psychiatric medication; I have a big problem with procrastination (although it's getting a little better). I'm interested in self-improvement - would like to have some new friends - I'm new to the Bay Area. ”

“ It would be nice to meet people like me. ”

“ Holga! ”

“ I host the WACIF happy hours in the South Bay - I love meeting and bringing people from different backgrounds together! ”

“ I am too shy to alk about myself!! ”

“ I want local Spanish Language Meetups because I wish to improve my Spanish and meet other people with an interest in learning Spanish. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to boost interest and numbers to support B.Obama. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I'd like to meet people who've been through some of the same things I have. ”

“ I'm definetly not a social butterfly... and definetly suffers from social anxiety...However, I care about truly connecting....i live in west San Jose (at the edge of Campbell) and would love joinning your group! Nadia. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because they interest me ”

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“ ynolan@mac.com ”

“ Hi. My name is Bryan. I'm looking to meet other single people. ”

“ Former programmer for a database based accounting system who is updating to newer and different programming and quality assurance technologies (read: going back to college?). ”

“ It would be great to meet people and share ideas. I would love to be around people that know exactly how I feel and how fustrating this is. ”

“ Hi! I'm always searching for PLATONIC companionship! ”

“ I enjoy good food, nice wine, great weather, excellent company and good sense of humor. ”

“ Just relocated to San Fran from New York 3 months ago. Recently divorced. ”

“ I'm looking to meet new people and learn new things. ”

“ I'm just curious... ”

“ I want these local Meetups because my adolescent son suffers from social phobia and needs help with it. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to be able to exchange energy of affection and open up to others. ”

“ ...Afflicted with anxieties for many years, but didn't really know what it was until the Internet came along. I'm not sure that I'd classify myself as "extreme" (re. group desc), but I think engaging with others would help a lot in moving forward. ”

“ My name is Berman. I am currently unemployed, which is the source of my depression and anxiety. I think it is because it is the only thing meaningful in my life. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because i've just arrived in san fran for 3months on a student work and travel exchange programme! Im dying to meet hard of hearing and deaf people and pick up american sign lang. ”

“ I need to find more friends. And more food. Not necessarily in that order. ”

“ ... ”

“ Just wanted to meet people who are down with the Chronic... ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I'm tired of being depressed. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am fed up with my anxiety, depression and constant state of worry. I want to improve my life and I want to meet others who have the same problems. I am gay and I feel its more difficult for me to relate to people ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I need to stop worrying about panic and anxiety and enjoy life! It's too short!! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am depressed. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I would love to meet some cool people in the area that I could truely identify with. If anyone has a Myspace account btw, mine is myspace.com/baphomet4eva ”

“ I want to meet & carpool with other Peninsula Catholics interested in attending churches who perform the Trad. Latin Rite Mass (St Margaret Mary's in Oak, Our Lady of Peace in Santa Clara, & Our Lady of Perpetual Help, also in Santa Clara). ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I need people who understand me. Who will not judge me or harm me. Who support me and will care about what I have to say and who I am. ”

“ Actually, I'm not that shy and I live on Maui so we're not going to meet But....I really would like to meet Sam Iaquinto because we went to high school together and I met him when he came secretly to the pre-reunion cocktail gig eight years back... ”