Phobia Anxiety Support group

Phobia Anxiety Support group Self help Panic/anxiety support group. PHOBIA means People Helping Others Become Independent Again. This self help support group was started in 1993.

We are not a 12 step program, we are a very informal group that meets every Wednesday night at St. Stephen's church, located at 367 route 9 in waretown, Ocean county NJ. There are no professionals involved in this group and we are not a religious group, just everyday people suffering from panic & anxiety. We were started with the help of the NJ Self-help clearinghouse
http://www.njgroups.org/

03/13/2026

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In support of mental health awareness and anxiety disorder, Mari Horner and I got this tattoo.
03/01/2026

In support of mental health awareness and anxiety disorder, Mari Horner and I got this tattoo.

Please note these meetings are in st. Stephen's little CHURCH LIBRARY not the waretown library.
02/05/2026

Please note these meetings are in st. Stephen's little CHURCH LIBRARY not the waretown library.

Just found a Chinese fortune.Someone needs to hear this today.
01/29/2026

Just found a Chinese fortune.

Someone needs to hear this today.

01/03/2026

Scientists have made a major breakthrough by identifying specific brain cells that can switch anxiety on and off. This discovery reveals how anxiety is not just an abstract feeling, but a process controlled by precise neural circuits inside the brain.

Researchers found that a distinct group of neurons actively regulates anxious behaviour. When these cells are activated, anxiety levels rise. When they are suppressed, anxiety rapidly decreases. This shows that anxiety can be directly controlled at the cellular level, rather than being an uncontrollable emotional state.

The findings help explain why anxiety disorders can feel overwhelming and persistent. More importantly, they open the door to highly targeted treatments that could calm anxiety without affecting other brain functions, unlike many current medications.

Experts believe this discovery could lead to next-generation therapies that precisely regulate anxiety circuits, offering relief with fewer side effects. Understanding how the brain switches anxiety on and off marks a crucial step toward better mental health care and long-term solutions for anxiety disorders.

09/20/2025
09/17/2025

We are not having our regilar Wednesday night meeting on September 17th. We will meet again September 24th at 7pm

09/14/2025

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Uplifting Vibes

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St. Stephen's Church 367 Route 9
Waretown, NJ
08758

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7pm - 9pm

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PHOBIA means People Helping Others Become Independent Again. We are a very informal self-help support group ( not a 12 step group) we have been established in Ocean County NJ since 1993. We meet every Wednesday night from 7pm to 9pm at St. Stephen’s church, 367 Route 9 Waretown in classroom #4. There are no professionals involved in this group just everyday people suffering from panic & anxiety. We believe in helping each other through mutual support. We were started with the help of the NJ Self-help clearinghouse http://www.njgroups.org/