Raj has been having an intense and troubling emotional response to stress. He has tried to deal with these feelings on his own but has been unsuccessful, and his social life is suffering greatly.What is the best step for him to take?

Raj’s emotional response is intense, his attempts to manage it on his own have not worked, and his social life is suffering. These are signs that he should seek support from a trained mental health professional, who can help him find appropriate ways to cope. Continuing alone or suppressing his feelings could delay getting useful help.

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