Hello doctor, this is good that you asked for opinion. Doctors Generally ignore their own health while Treating others. Being diagnosed with disc bulging is painful. As you have your pg exams, you Should consult a psychiatrist as soon as possible, So you can concentrate on your exam. And yes, there is hope and its completely possible to regain your stemina and interests.

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You are going through moderate depressive episode and need support in form of medical treatment.

Hi What you’re experiencing is a depressive phase triggered by physical pain and disruption in your routine and identity, which is why you feel low, disconnected, and uninterested in everything. The anhedonia, low appetite, and exhaustion are symptoms, not your reality, and they are treatable. Right now your brain is in a low-energy state, so forcing motivation for NEET PG will only increase pressure start with very small, manageable study blocks and focus on stabilizing your mood first. There is definitely hope, and it is possible to regain your interest and drive with the right support and structured routine. This phase is temporary, not a loss of purpose. Take therapy. You can connect with me on nine two six six seven two six zero six five.

Hi What you r experiencing is adjustment disorder or depression Person facing such difficulties in life goes through this phase U can arise in our field with flying colours So medication with antidepressants and a good therapy session can heal u It’s a matter of time with medications that u ll regain what u were

First as a doctor you know your mental health is as important as physical well being. How can you appear neet pg without attention and concentration ( which is absent now) . Better get treated for low mood first.

Your symptoms—low mood, anhedonia, poor appetite, exhaustion, and worthlessness—suggest a depressive episode, likely worsened by your health issues and exam stress. This is treatable and not permanent, but given the impact on your functioning, it’s important not to manage this alone. Please consult a psychiatrist at the earliest for proper assessment and treatment, as timely help can significantly improve your symptoms and help you get back on track.

What you're describing — low mood, anhedonia, worthlessness, appetite loss, exhaustion, and loss of purpose lasting for weeks — is a recognizable clinical pattern. As a fellow physician, you'll recognize the constellation: this isn't "just feeling low." It's diagnosable depression, and it deserves the same clinical respect you'd give any of your patients presenting this way. Direct answer to your question: yes, there is real hope. Depression is one of the most treatable conditions in psychiatry. Response rates to standard treatment (medication and/or psychotherapy) are 60-70% in cases like yours, and substantially higher for patients who engage actively with treatment over time. Three clinical observations worth noting: 1. The chronic pain connection. Cervical and lumbar disc bulges create persistent pain, and chronic pain has a well-documented bidirectional relationship with depression — each makes the other worse. Treating one without addressing the other rarely works fully. Both need clinical attention, ideally coordinated. 2. Loss of interest in life itself, alongside worthlessness, is something I'd encourage you to share openly with a psychiatrist in person. Sometimes this is part of the depressive picture; sometimes it indicates passive thoughts that benefit from explicit clinical attention. There's no shame in stating it directly. Clarifying it with a clinician helps them help you. 3. The NEET PG context. Studying under untreated depression is an unfair fight — your brain is running on a depleted system. Treating the depression first dramatically improves study capacity in the majority of patients I see in this situation. Many physicians I've treated during PG preparation report that the exam they thought was impossible became manageable once depression was addressed. Don't postpone treatment thinking you'll handle it after the exam — that's the wrong order. You're not alone in this. Physician depression during PG preparation is well-documented and substantially more common than the medical community openly discusses. The combination of academic pressure, isolation, and harsh self-criticism creates a high-risk environment. Reaching out, as you've done here, is the first treatment step.