Educational orientation — not a diagnosis

Persistent worry and tension

Worry that feels difficult to control, muscle tension, restlessness, irritability or a constant sense that something may go wrong.

Important safety note

Immediate danger, suicidal intent, violence, severe confusion, sudden loss of function or loss of contact with reality require urgent local emergency or medical support.

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Common signs

What people may notice

Worry across several areas of life
Difficulty relaxing
Fatigue and poor concentration
Sleep disturbance
Physical tension or stomach symptoms

Several possibilities

This pattern may be associated with

Generalized anxiety

Stress or burnout

Trauma-related hyperarousal

Health anxiety

A physical condition or medication effect that needs medical assessment

This list is not exhaustive and does not establish a diagnosis.

When support may be useful

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Physical health and safety

What should not be overlooked

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Prepare for a useful consultation

Information worth noting

When it began and what was happening at the time.
Frequency, duration, triggers and what reduces or worsens it.
Sleep, appetite, energy, medicines, substances and medical conditions.
Effect on work, study, relationships and daily safety.

Clinical content principles

PRJI educational pages distinguish orientation from diagnosis, include physical-health cautions and direct urgent situations to local services. Content is informed by public mental-health information from WHO, NHS and NIMH and must be clinically reviewed before commercial launch.