Many people search “anxiety meaning in Nepali” because the English word feels medical. In daily Nepali you hear चिन्ता (chinta), घबराहट, मनमा डर, or “धेरै सोच” — not always clinical anxiety, but the suffering is real.
Below: the main Nepali words, short life examples, how anxiety differs from stress and depression, then when a psychologist can help. Clinic details come after the meaning — so this page answers the search first.
Nepali words people use (anxiety / anxious)
- चिन्ता (Chinta) — worry about future events, family, money
- घबराहट — restlessness, feeling on edge
- मनमा डर — fear in the mind without clear danger
- अति सोच / धेरै सोच्नु — overthinking loops (often anxiety)
- प्यानिक — sudden intense fear (panic attack — separate article)
Examples in Nepali life
Example 1: “Interview छ भोलि, रातभरि निद्रा आएन, मुटु धड्किन्छ” — anticipatory anxiety. Example 2: “साथीहरूसँग बस्न मन छैन, के भन्छन् भनेर डर” — social anxiety. Example 3: “शरीर कमजोर छ जस्तो, डाक्टरले केही भेटेन” — health anxiety.
Also read: Overthinking meaning in Nepali →
Anxious, panic, and related words
“Anxious meaning in Nepali” usually maps to चिन्तित, घबराएको, or डराएको महसुस. “Panic” / “panic attack meaning in Nepali” is often प्यानिक or अचानक डर — sudden peak fear, chest tightness, feeling you might die. Panic is intense and short; anxiety can be longer and quieter. See our panic guide for symptoms and care.
Also read: Panic attack — Nepali guide →
Anxiety vs stress vs depression
Stress often has a clear cause and eases when the event passes. Anxiety may persist and include physical symptoms (racing heart, stomach issues). Depression adds low mood, hopelessness, and loss of interest — overlap is common.
Also read: Anxiety causes and treatment in Nepal (English) →
Also read: Help for anxiety in Kathmandu →
When to seek help
If worry blocks work, study, sleep, or relationships for weeks — psychologist-led CBT and related therapy help. Bhatta Psychotherapy, Kathmandu (Anurag Marg) and secure online — Nepali, English, Hindi. Crisis: TUTH Helpline 1166.