We are group of people that gives support for those coping with chronic pain, physical disability and illness. We support each other through sharing experiences, feelings and knowledge. I'm sorry, but we are not a cancer support group specifically. In order to attend the meeting, a member must be able to commit to the following meeting etiquette: 1. Positive attitude 2. Be nonjudgmental towards others 3. Realize that we all experience our world differently from one another and we should refrain …

Patients, cultivators, caregivers, volunteers, political activists join us! We attended cannabis events while networking in the industry! Meet other locals who support the use of cannabis, discuss and get information on current marijuana laws and reform, scientific research and expert opinions. Learn how to obtain a doctor's medical recommendation and unite for a common cause. Medical Marijuana, properly known as medical cannabis is an increasingly popular and legally sanctioned treatment modali …

NO BUSINESS SOLICITATIONS PLEASE--THIS IS A GROUP FOR THOSE LIVING WITH CHRONIC PAIN ONLY * We ask attendees refrain from wearing scent--thanks! Welcome to our group! It's open to anyone living with all types of head pain, e.g. chronic daily headache, migraine (all variants), cluster, etc. It's isolating to live with an invisible illness, and we offer a safe, sensitive, non-judgmental space to share your experience, to give and receive support. We will identify with each other, empathize, and …

ANNOUNCEMENT: We've moved all our meetup scheduling to Crohnology. Please sign up for an account on Crohnology at Crohnology.com/join to see and join our ongoing meetups for people with Crohn's & Colitis in the San Francisco Bay Area. You won't find most new meetups posted here, instead find us on Crohnology. Crohnology is an information sharing network for people with Crohn's & Colitis, that allows us to share our health and treatment histories so we can all learn from one another, try diets an …

The purpose of this group is to offer support and friendship to those dealing with chronic illness of any kind. Lets help each other to cope,and try to improve our lives as much as possible. (Before I took over as organizer this group was geared mostly to those with fibromyalgia. If you are looking for support specifically for that disease please look for the previous organizers at their facebook location) Meetups that I host personally will be in the Cupertino,Sunnyvale,West San Jose area.  If …

Monthly programs to introduce different health and wellness topics and practices that contribute to well being

The course in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction is a great way to cultivate a sense of spaciousness and ease in everyday life. Classes are approximately 2-1/2 hours long and are held in the evening once a week. Each class consists of guided meditations, gentle movement exercises, lecture, and group discussion. The course includes an all-day session on a Saturday. Between classes, students will enhance their participation through working with meditation CDs, and homework assignments. Free introd …

If you suffer from fibromyalgia, R.A., chronic pain, or are disabled (genetic, severe bodily injury, blind, hearing impaired, etc.) and are not yet a senior citizen.... This is a group meetup for you. We will host events that can accommodate for all. If they can't let me know and we will adjust another event to your needs. I suffered a severe spinal injury in Dec.2003 at the age of 29, and have been left with many central nervous system disabilities since then. Meeting others who suffer at a you …

At our monthly meetings, Lyme patients and their loved ones can gather to discuss the challenges faced in diagnosing, treating, and coping with Lyme disease and other tick-borne illness (including babesiosis, bartonella, and erlychiosis). The important thing is that our meetings offer a safe and supportive place where Lyme patients and their friends, families can learn more about this disease in a supportive and compassionate group setting. It's a safe place where you can tell your story, learn …

Share experiences, strategies and strength with other young adults who have a chronic illness such as an autoimmune condition.

Bay Area Beings In Tune is a group for spiritual visionaries ages 14 and up who seek to raise their vibrations and transform their lives through Reiki, energy work, sound healing, and other forms of vibrational therapy. Beings In Tune heal themselves so that they can help heal our world, since we can only offer what is within us. Benefits of vibrational therapy: Deep relaxation Accelerated healing Relief from pain, stress, and allergies Balanced energies Increased immune system Cleansed toxins …

This is a social group that wishes to bring awareness that arthritis does not just affect those who are old: young adults get arthritis too. By building a community of support we let others know that their struggle is not alone. Open to those in their 20's and 30's. For those who have arthritis and for those who want to stand in support. We are a social group that wishes to bring like minded people together to have fun and build a community.

Rewrite your life story the way YOU want it to be! Many people suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder but don't know it. Depression, chronic pain, addiction, self-esteem issues, and anxiety disorders are often the result of unresolved trauma. Writing about trauma is a key to healing and empowerment. No matter your age or the circumstances of your trauma, when you rewrite your story from a deep place of compassion and self-awareness, you experience freedom from trauma and a more joyful and fu …

This group is for the unseen and unexplainable. I'm not talking about UFO's, I'm talking about invisible chronic illness. Actually, this group is for anyone dealing with a chronic illness, invisible or not, and the people close to them. My idea for the group is that we can come together to support each other, hear each others' stories, find empathy from others who have walked a similar path as us, and give each other encouragement and share the wisdom we have learned from living with a chronic i …

This is a support group for people living with peripheral neuropathy. This group could also be for anyone that is experiencing chronic pain in conjunction with peripheral neuropathy. would love to meet with people who have these challenges and what they are doing to thrive with these conditions

This is a group for people with back pain, either upper or lower or neck pain, who want to learn helpful alternative techniques to mitigate and lessen their pain. I successfully healed my sciatica and that of several friends using simple techniques and I would like to share them. I frequently hear how people are amazed at the power of some of these moves that are not that difficult to accomplish. We can look at sciatica, bulging discs, people who have been in car accidents or other accidents …