Thank you for sharing this so openly - it’s clear that you’re going through a very confusing and emotionally taxing time. It’s especially difficult when you’re from the medical field, expected to “know better,” yet feeling stuck and uncertain. A PHQ-9 score of 16 falls in the moderate range, which can indicate clinical depression. However, diagnosis shouldn’t rely solely on app-based tests. The confusion between “laziness” and depression is extremely common - but lack of motivation, fatigue, poor concentration, and self-doubt are hallmark features of depression, not signs of character flaw. You are not lazy. You are struggling and that’s a valid and treatable experience.

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Thank you for your honesty—many doctors silently go through what you're feeling. The lack of motivation, inability to study, comparison with peers, and self-doubt are common signs of burnout or any other mental health challenges like anxiety or depression, especially under the pressure of exams like NEET PG. What to Do: Don’t self-medicate. Please consult a psychiatrist for guidance on whether antidepressants are needed. Therapy can help you explore whether this is depression, burnout, or both—and build structure and coping strategies. Consult a Psychologist. For now, be kind to yourself. Even small steps—studying 20 mins, then resting—can reduce guilt and improve focus over time. You're not behind in life. You're human, and you're allowed to pause and heal. Support is available—please consider booking a session to talk through this safely and privately.

Based on the information provided, depression tests are subjective and they are not diagnostic for depression. But regarding other concerns like lack of motivation, it happens during the preparation phase. Whether you need treatment or not, it depends after an evaluation.

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