Welcome to the Boston Social Anxiety Meetup... Social Anxiety (SA) has adversely affected our lives in one way or another and this group brings people with SA together. By joining our group we presume you are struggling with SA in some way.  SA affects people regardless of race, religion, gender, age, or sexual orientation. We are an inclusive group and welcome all who have SA. Most importantly, this group is about community. We all have something in common. We always strive to provide a safe en …

… While there is medication for Depression and Bipolar Disorder (anti-anxiety, sedatives, antidepressants, antipsychotics, mood stabilizers), how this medication helps patients suffering from Depression and Bipolar Disorder is not completely understood on a patient-by-patient basis and the prescribed medication regimen is not always effective or loses its effectiveness. This in turn forces the patients, their loved ones, and mental healthcare providers to constantly monitor every aspect of the pat …

  Brief Description:  This group is open to people who identify as introverted, or shy.   Research differentiates between shyness and introversion, although they are related. Introverts prefer solitary to social activities, but do not fear social encounters like shy people do. "If you see two people standing by a wall at a party, according to researcher to Bernardo Carducci, the introvert is there because he wants to be. The shy person is there because he feels like he has to be."     Our bas …