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/

11/23/2025

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11/23/2025
11/13/2025

Trauma leaves invisible marks, and the body has its own way of coping

Did you know many trauma survivors subconsciously rub their feet together? Scientists call this “cricketing.” It’s not random fidgeting—it’s a self-soothing mechanism built into the nervous system.

When someone experiences fear or stress, the body can get stuck in overdrive. Repeating small, rhythmic motions like rubbing the feet or rocking can help the nervous system calm down. It’s the body’s way of saying, “I’m safe now,” even if the mind hasn’t fully caught up.

This shows just how intelligent and adaptive our bodies are. Trauma isn’t only in the mind; it’s stored in the nervous system, and subtle movements can help release tension and restore balance.

For you, this is a reminder that healing isn’t always obvious. Simple, subconscious actions can be powerful tools for managing stress and reclaiming calm. Paying attention to your body’s signals and supporting these natural responses can make a big difference in recovery and everyday well-being.

The body truly knows how to help itself, even when the mind is still catching up.

11/03/2025

"In my life I have found two things of priceless worth - learning and loving. Nothing else - not fame, not power, not achievement for its own sake - can possibly have the same lasting value. For when your life is over, if you can say 'I have learned' and 'I have loved,' you will also be able to say 'I have been happy."
Arthur C. Clarke - Gentry Lee, 2012.

Guy Orlando Rose - The Green Parasol, 1909.

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

09/11/2025

09/11/2025

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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/