anxietybattle

About AnxietyBattle

AnxietyBattle is an independent blog, curated by Riccardo Rigamonti, for anyone looking for clear, honest information about anxiety. Here you'll find practical content on understanding anxiety, anxiety disorders, the physical effects of anxiety and strategies for managing it. We are not a medical website: we're a starting point for understanding and finding your bearings.

Our Mission

We believe that knowledge is the first step toward mental wellbeing. Anxiety disorders are among the most common mental health conditions, yet it isn't always easy to recognise the symptoms or know where to find help. Our mission is to fill that gap with content that is accessible, honest and never alarmist.

Through our articles we try to help you:

  • Recognise the symptoms of anxiety — from physical effects on the body to mental and emotional patterns
  • Understand the causes — the genetic, neurobiological and environmental roots of anxiety
  • Discover remedies and strategies — breathing techniques, CBT, mindfulness, exercise and lifestyle changes
  • Know when to seek help from a GP, therapist or other qualified mental health professional

How Our Content Is Made

We don't have a doctor on our editorial team, and we don't pretend otherwise. Our content comes from two sources, always stated openly:

  • Reputable sources we cite — health bodies and services, recognised diagnostic manuals such as the DSM-5 and ICD-11, studies and clinical guidelines. When we report a fact, we say where it comes from.
  • Personal experience — concrete accounts and insights from people who have lived with anxiety, because they can help you feel less alone more than a clinical definition does.

We write with empathy, because anxiety is a personal and delicate experience, and we always try to offer practical, usable guidance rather than theory alone.

What This Blog Is Not

AnxietyBattle is not a medical website and does not replace advice from a doctor or a mental health professional. The information here is for general understanding: it is not meant for diagnosis, prescribing treatment or making decisions about care. For any choice about your health, speak to a qualified professional.

Where to Find Help

If you need support in the UK, you can turn to:

  • Your GP, who can assess you and refer you on
  • NHS Talking Therapies, which you can self-refer to for anxiety and depression support
  • NHS 111 for urgent but non-emergency health advice
  • Samaritans, for a listening ear at any time, on 116 123 (free, UK & Ireland)
  • In an emergency, call 999 or go to your nearest A&E