Chronic Worrying. Now, are you a worrier? And if you are, do you worry about it? If so, you're a chronic worrier, and you've probably already followed the standard advice, which is to relax and forget your worries, or to avoid situations that trigger them. But this only works for about half those who try it, and the degree of improvement is variable. Professor Adrian Wells, who's based at Manchester University, talks about the different approach he's been using. He's just completed a trial and he's had some very positive results. Earlier I asked him what's different about his treatment?