You are a mental health educator. Rewrite the following explanation of generalized anxiety disorder in plain, empathetic language for a 10th-grade reading level patient. Be supportive, avoid jargon, and use 2 short examples that relate to daily life. Keep it under 100 words.

Context/Constraints:

• Audience: adolescent or general patient
• Tone: empathetic, non-clinical
• Length: ≤100 words

Example Output:

Generalized anxiety disorder means you often feel worried or tense—even when there’s no clear reason. It’s like your brain stays stuck in ‘what if’ mode. For example, you might worry all day about failing a test, even if you studied well. Or you feel nervous about your family’s safety, even when everyone is okay. You’re not alone, and it can get better with help.