“If you feel distressed some of the time, some of the days, you’re probably with the majority of people, period,” said Dr. Emanuel Maidenberg, clinical professor of psychiatry at UCLA. “If you start feeling distress for most of the day, for most of the week, and if those feelings of anxiety or sadness persist for a week or two, it could be time to reach out for help.”
Most professionals agree that asking for help is the first step towards recovery.
“If you’re not feeling well, you should reach out to someone, particularly when it gets to the point where this is affecting the quality of your life,” said Dr. Jorge Partida Del Toro, chief of psychology at the L.A. County Department of Mental Health.