[Birds of a Feather]

I will be leading the Anxiety Support Chat once a week with my co-leader JosieTheGirl.

Unfortunately, we are only able to offer two day/time options for people to vote on:

Tuesday 5:00pm to 6:00pm PDT [=8:00pm to 9:00pm EST]
Thursday 5:00pm to 6:00pm PDT [=8:00pm to 9:00pm EST]

Here is a time zone converter for those who need to figure out what time this is for you.

Time Zone Converter ? Time Difference Calculator

Please post with any comments, questions, or concerns! You can also PM me if you do not feel comfortable posting on this thread for any reason.

Thank you!

[shabur]

Either day works for me. I'm looking forward to chatting with others about anxiety.

[Maven]

I am almost exclusively online in the middle of the night, so I can't commit to either of those times, or any, really. Once I'm on more (which should be in a few months), I might be able to do it. Great idea for one, though!

[Birds of a Feather]

Originally Posted by Maven

I am almost exclusively online in the middle of the night, so I can't commit to either of those times, or any, really. Once I'm on more (which should be in a few months), I might be able to do it. Great idea for one, though!

Thank you for the feedback! I hope you are eventually able to join the chat.

[eeyorestail]

Great to hear about this chat!

[Birds of a Feather]

I am hoping to begin the chats this coming week. Please "vote" (if you haven't already) if you can join us, to help determine when the chats will be held.

Is there something specific you want to be discussed in the chat? If so, please post here or PM me.

ALSO, I would like to offer an anonymous question option to the members. If you have a question you would like to be brought up during the chat for fellow members to help you out with, but you would like to remain anonymous, please PM me the question and I will ask the question during the chat.-- This is a helpful option for those seeking answers they are afraid to ask (or are unsure about asking) the questions of, as well as for other members to learn/grow.

Thanks!

To be clear: we want to be inclusive of all anxiety disorders, so OCD as well as other anxiety disorders.



I wasn't sure if that was clear.

[eeyorestail]

I voted for Thursdays 8-9 EST. I have the Depression Support Chat at 9-10 EST Thursday nights and I wondered if some people who struggle with both (so many of us! ) would find it convenient for them to be back-to-back.

[Birds of a Feather]

Yes, sorry about that, the Anxiety Support Chat will be for all anxiety disorders and other anxiety issues!

Also, yes, I agree Thursday back to back with the Depression chat might be great for people.

[Psykick]

I look forward to chat sessions, since I struggle with SAD (social anxiety disorder) and anxiety attacks.

[Birds of a Feather]

Unfortunately, JoiseTheGirl is no longer available to co-lead the Anxiety Support Chat, so I am now in search of a new co-leader.

If you are interested in more information and/or if you are interested in becoming co-leader, please PM me.

I am hoping we can start this chat soon, and ideally I would like to have a co-leader by my side at that time, but I will not wait too long to start the chat if one is not found in a reasonable amount of time.

Thanks!

[Birds of a Feather]

It looks like krminnj will be our new co-leader! Thank you krminnj!

As it stands now, it looks like Thursdays will be the days for the chat!

[Mindful55]

Hi - I am interested in joining your chat for Anxiety.

I put in a vote for Thursday's. Both days and times currently work for me.

[Birds of a Feather]

Thank you to all of those who commented and voted!

The Anxiety Support Chat will be held on Thursdays at 5pm-6pm PDT (8pm-9pm EST).

I am planning to hold the first chat on the 19th! Please stay tuned!

[BeaFlower]

Will you write somewhere the topic of each chat, for example when it will be about a particular disorder? Or you won't have a particularly topic for each day?