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May 16, 2017 · First-time author Andrea Petersen pulls off a remarkable achievement: a deeply reported, deeply human examination of the science of anxiety, which afflicts some 40 million Americans. To bring that unimaginable number into focus, Petersen employs a classic journalistic technique: telling one person’s story to illuminate a complicated topic and ...
“On Edge: A Journey Through Anxiety” is her real-life memoir, and it shines a very realistic view on anxiety disorders of all kinds. Not only does Petersen share her own experiences, but she also discusses medications, treatments and research (both positive and negative).
Woven into Petersen’s personal story is a fascinating look at the biology of anxiety and the risk factors for anxiety disorders—from overprotective parenting to childhood trauma. She compares psychoactive drugs to non-drug treatments, including biofeedback and CBT.
May 15, 2018 · “In this fascinating book, science reporter Andrea Petersen deftly combines an honest, wry account of her own challenges with anxiety with a thorough examination of contemporary research. On Edge will illuminate the subject for anyone who has wrestled with anxiety.”
Jan 12, 2023 · A wry, sympathetic, bracingly honest account of living with anxiety, coupled with deep reportage on the science of anxiety disorders--. Includes bibliographical references (pages 261-290) and index.
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May 16, 2017 · A celebrated science and health reporter offers a wry, bracingly honest account of living with anxiety. A racing heart. Difficulty breathing. Overwhelming dread.
Woven into Petersen’s personal story is a fascinating look at the biology of anxiety and the groundbreaking research that might point the way to new...
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May 16, 2017 · Andrea Petersen, a health, psychology and neuroscience reporter for the Wall Street Journal, combines her own experience of living with anxiety with a deep dive into research that explores the disorder.
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“In this fascinating book, science reporter Andrea Petersen deftly combines an honest, wry account of her own challenges with anxiety with a thorough examination of contemporary research. On Edge will illuminate the subject for anyone who has wrestled with anxiety.”
Wall Street Journal reporter Petersen has lived with anxiety for 25 years, and this thorough and lucid investigation combines her personal experiences, current research, and the general history...
