re: When is it okay to seek medical help?

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I have read books on mental health, but I feel like I have read so much and gained so much knowledge that I cannot trick myself to mental health

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I've spent 10 years studying psychology and have to apply those principles in my job everyday, and I have no idea what you mean by "trick." These aren't tricks; strategies and techniques are effective because thats how we function biologically and socially.

But to answer you're question it's never not okay. I'm obviously biased, but there is always some aspect of our life in some way that could be improved by applying these st strategies in some way.

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When is it okay to seek medical help?

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When you feel like you need it. "Okay" shouldn't be defined by anyone but you. Whether there's something clinically wrong or not, it doesn't hurt to try to find an out. Maybe that's through therapy, maybe find a hobby that brings you a few minutes of peace and separation from the every day worries.

It's great to be financially minded and a hard worker. But don't let that come at the expense of finding your own joys in life. Take the time to make sure you reward yourself beyond the job. What's a life if you only spend it chasing a dollar and then you die? Don't let the stigma of seeking mental help deter you. Life gets hard sometimes. Your problems are your own and shouldn't be compared to what anyone else is going through. Do what you need to do to find a mental clarity and the things that will make you a happier person. Good luck

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Ever bitch about life to a bartender? Kind of similar, only the bartender ain’t as well paid.

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Yeah I'd much rather do that but I don't do that either. The therapy thing just isn't for me.

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Anxiety is rampant

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Anxiety disorder

A mental health disorder characterized by feelings of worry, anxiety, or fear that are strong enough to interfere with one's daily activities.

Very common
More than 3 million US cases per year

>Treatable by a medical professional

>Usually self-diagnosable

>Lab tests or imaging not required

Examples of anxiety disorders include panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder.

Usually self-diagnosable
Symptoms include stress that's out of proportion to the impact of the event, inability to set aside a worry, and restlessness.
People may experience:
Whole body: fatigue, restlessness, or sweating
Behavioral: hypervigilance or irritability
Cognitive: racing thoughts or unwanted thoughts
Also common: anxiety, excessive worry, fear, feeling of impending doom, insomnia, nausea, palpitations, poor concentration, or trembling

Treatment includes counseling or medications, including antidepressants.

Self-care
Avoid alcohol
May be harmful and aggravate certain conditions.
Reduce caffeine intake
Reduces risk of aggravating certain conditions.
Physical exercise
Aerobic activity for 20-30 minutes 5 days a week improves cardiovascular health. If injured, pursuing an activity that avoids the injured muscle group or joint can help maintain physical function while recovering.
Stress management
Pursuing an enjoyable activity or verbalizing frustration to reduce stress and improve mental health.
Quitting smoking
Quitting smoking tobacco.
Relaxation techniques
Deep breathing, meditation, yoga, rhythmic exercise, and other activities that reduce symptoms of stress
Healthy diet
A diet that provides essential nutrients and adequate calories, while avoiding excess sugar, carbohydrates, and fatty foods.

Therapies
Cognitive behavioral therapy
A talk therapy focused on modifying negative thoughts, behaviors, and emotional responses associated with psychological distress.

Meditation
Improves mental health and helps with relaxation.

Psychotherapy
Treatment of mental or behavioral disorders through talk therapy.

Medications
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI)
Eases symptoms of depressed mood and anxiety.

Anxiolytic
Relieves anxiety and tension. May promote sleep.

Antidepressant
Prevents or relieves depression and elevates mood.

Sedative
Causes drowsiness, calmness, and dulled senses. Some types may become addictive.

Nerve pain medication
Blocks pain caused by damaged nerves.

Specialists
Clinical psychologist
Treats mental disorders primarily with talk therapy.

Psychiatrist
Treats mental disorders primarily with medications.

Primary care provider (PCP)
Prevents, diagnoses, and treats diseases.

Consult a doctor for medical advice
Sources: Mayo Clinic and others.

Toughen up millennial!