“ I have never been to a meet-up yet!!! what's it like? ”

“ I want these local Meetups because i'm new to DC, work alot and rarely have the free time to meet anyone. Look forward to meeting some new folks. ”

“ i want a meetup in the DC area for people with trichotillomania because it seems like not many people know very much about it and i want to be able to talk about it to people who understand because they go through it too. ”

“ Hello. I'm Kevin.Since I work so much and dedicated to my family, I forgot about having a social life ”

“ peace i'm a guitarist and would like to meet some serious musicians beginners or advanced. i'm also a songwriter and vocalist. looking for female vocalist who might need someone who writes good songs. ”

“ I have been suffering from chronic pain due to a back problem for the past 6 years. At 21 it's tiring and I feel removed from people my age. I am willing to start a chronic pain group, but does anyone have a meeting place in mind? ”

“ I have lost my smile. Oh I do smile. I mean a smile that comes from within with deep feelings of contentedness and deepfeelings and glad to be me. I want to find my smile again. I know it is in me & only me can give it to me. ”

“ Trying to meet others to talk and maybe help each other with life issues. Looking for possible friendship and or relationship. ”

“ Networking, meeting new friends! ”

“ Because it's nice to have the support!! ”

“ Would like to meet people with the same interests and passions. ”

“ I want local Depression Meetups because depression can destroy your life if you do not fight it, and meeting others who understand can make it a little easier. ”

“ Hi - I'm 28, live/work in DC. have a few connections here, but nobody who understands severe anxiety. would love to meet anyone going through something similar. ”

“ Hi Everyone, My name is Kim and I am interested in meeting ne people who can understand me and what I am going through. I'm STRUGGLING with this disorder. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because they can help all of us. ”

“ I am 27 been living with extreme anxiety for the past year and trying to cope and be so-called normal again. Looking to meet with people of the same. And help with what I have learned. ”

“ I would like to meet new friends. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I need to get into better shape. Diabetes runs in my family and I also suffer from depression and exercise helps to uplift mood, so I can do both at once! If I have support I will be more likely to stick with it. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I'm looking for more friends and experiences. If you interest, can contact me at jennyleeva at yahoo. ”

“ I want local Shyness & Social Anxiety Meetups because I'm new to the city of Alexandria, Va and would like to meet some good friends. I'm 23 years old and it's my first time away from my family and friends in Florida. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because, I would like to meet others who have similar issues, to discuss what works for them. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I believe the groups will help me gain insight to cope with the various issues i have been facing and i will find encouragement. ”

“ My name is Robin Kellogg, I'm 57 and have had allergy-based chronic fatigue syndrome since 1973. I also suffer from recurrent anxiety and depression. I would love to join your group, along with a friend who has cancer and brittle type I diabetes. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I have battled with depression my whole life and I would like to no longer be depressed. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I can be found at GARY1RN at oohay dt cm ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am shy when meeting in person. Online i am totally different ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I have had RRMS for 7 yrs-would like to meet people to help me deal with this and also learn to have fun.Also to help others too with my experiences and symptoms.Thanks ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to find someone to talk to and not feel so alone. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because i LOVE sign language and would like to learn ASL. i have been teaching in a Hungarian deaf school and i loved it.now im in the States and would love to learn ASL ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I've been going this alone for a while and feel I should find people that understand a little more. I've been facing down my diagnosis for 10 years now and it's left a big mark on my life. ”

“ I love playing most sports. I used to be good, but we'll see how many steps I've lost. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I'm a mess in relationships and I want to talk to people who know what I'm feeling and try to help my partner understand how to deal with me. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am an ASL student, level III, and I need to practice in order to become a good and fast interpreter. ”

“ Hi - I've always wanted to learn Spanish since it's such a universal language.... I bought Rosetta Stone but only got as far as the 1st lesson. This sounds like fun! Nan ”

“ I love to read, and often read 2-3 books a week plus magazines. I've never been part of a book club before, but I've always wanted to so I'm looking forward to meeting everyone. ”

“ Hi, I'm in my forties and have had social anxiety most of my life. It has gotten better, but I still am fearful in new social situations. I would like to meet some new friends and have more opportunities for social events. ”

“ Hello this is Vincent Hilliard I live in Largo, Maryland. I joined this group because I'm very introverted and shy around strangers. i do have a slight stutter and have issues with self esteem and confidence. I'm looking for friends or supp ”

“ Hi! I'm starting a thread on the message board about coping mechanisms and what has and has not worked for people. Thanks, Washingtonian, for organizing this group! ”

“ Hi. my name is Hal. I tend to be very shy and have a difficult time meeting people. I would like to meet some people, and hopefully make some new friends. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because TO HELP AND BE OF SUPPORT TO OTHERS AND TRY TO MAKE LIFE COMFORTABLE IN FRIENDSHIP DOING THINGS TO ENJOY AND JUST BE THERE FOR ONE ANOTHER ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I suffer from severe depression and postpardum along with anxiety disorder, ive been in the hospital twice because of it and I think a support group would help me tremendously ”

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“ I want these local Meetups because I wish to improve, get better, over my illnesses, and hopefully make some new friends with common ground. I hope that this group can recommend me a good psychiatrist in the area also, thanks. ”

“ I want local Depression Meetups because, it has been very difficult to find anyone to share my depression wth. I think talking about my depression and listening to others dealing with it will help. ”

“ I want local Shyness & Social Anxiety Meetups because I just graduated school and moved to a place where I don't know anyone and it's tough to meet people like me. ”

“ I want local Shyness & Social Anxiety Meetups because I don't have any friends. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because it's difficult to find adults who truly love the horror genre. Also interested in Asian horror. BTW: a Fangoria fan. ”

“ Hello, I want local Learning Disabilities Meetup because I would like to meet other adults who have learning disabilities and/or AD/HD. And to share our common gifts/ strengths as well as our weaknesses which ADD manifests. ”

“ I'm an engineer in Northern Virginia and I have hard time meeting people at bars and other social scenes due to a social phobia. I feel that even at work my fear of social meetings has hurt my career. I would love to meet other people to see how th ”