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Doctordle #35

Excessive worry with physical tension

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This archived Doctordle case was published on 2026-05-05. It presents "Excessive worry with physical tension" as a Easy Psychiatry puzzle. The final answer is Anxiety Disorder.

Answer

Anxiety Disorder

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Six clues

  1. Clue 1

    A 33-year-old worries most days about work, health, and family issues.

  2. Clue 2

    The worry feels hard to control and disrupts sleep.

  3. Clue 3

    Muscle tension and restlessness accompany the thoughts.

  4. Clue 4

    No manic episodes or psychosis are present in this fictional case.

  5. Clue 5

    The symptoms are more persistent than normal short-term stress.

  6. Clue 6

    The answer is a broad mental health category involving excessive fear or worry.

Plain-language explanation

Anxiety disorders involve excessive fear, worry, or nervousness that can interfere with daily life. This puzzle uses general educational clues and is not a mental health assessment.

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