‘What does it mean when someone says they have Anxiety?’ ‘I’m stressed and nervous all the time, do I have Anxiety?’ ‘Will I ever get better?’ These are some of the questions we want to answer in this book. Is this the Age of Anxiety? Well, how could it not be – when so many millions of us feel that persistent combination of heart palpitations, impending doom, dread, even lack of control, as one of our contributors describes it. The question is, what can we do about it? Through this book we will learn how to distinguish between anxiety as “an attack of the nerves” or something that will come and go, and Anxiety as a disorder, which will need treatment, including possibly therapy or medication. The conversations are even more pertinent given the global Covid-19 pandemic, prolonged periods of social isolation and an increased focus on mental health and wellness. Co-authored by writer Amrita Tripathi and clinical psychologist Kamna Chhibber, The Age of Anxiety features a foreword by leading psychiatrist Dr Achal Bhagat, and stories and interviews centred around lived experiences. Skip the pop psychology here as we learn from people coping with Anxiety disorders, sharing from their journey to healing, explaining exactly what would have helped them along the way, as they seek to bust common myths and misconceptions. We also feature advice and insight from mental health professionals in India, drawing on their own expertise to share information that can help us move the needle on conversations which make a difference.