Therapists and other professionals will often give free talks to a group
You should be able to find a group in your area by looking in the local section of your newspaper under clubs, associations, meetings, etc. Sometimes, a local section will run a list of support groups or you can phone the editor of that section as they often will have that sort of information. Often, churches, local Chambers of Commerce, even City Hall can direct you to a group. You should ask you doctor or telephone a local mental health professional, as they should know where there is an active group.
But what if you can't find a group, or (as in my situation) the group you find is "geographically undesirable" - too far away! Start your own Support Group!
One out of every 14 persons suffers from social anxiety disorder. That means that there are lots of folks who would benefit from a group. One of the biggest problems with social anxiety disorder is being afraid of venturing away from familiar surroundings. Many who suffer from anxiety and panic attacks do not go to meetings - especially at night or if they have to travel very far. Be sure to check out my page that tells about my experience with setting up such a group - we had great results, and you can too!
A frequent complaint from some who have attended support group meetings is that they had to travel too far to attend. They said often that they wished there was a support group closer to where they lived. The answer I give them is "Why don't you start your own group?" Here are some tips and pointers you can read about on starting your own group in your own neighborhood.
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