I’ve been lucky in this life so far. No mental troubles, just generalized anxiety/occasional panic attacks. [Probably have ADHD or might be Aspergers as well, I dunno].
Anyway, I *did* take Lorazapam in my mid 20s for a year to control anxiety but when I quit that particular crap job I was in, I didn’t need them anymore.
Breathing techniques and other coping skills such as lifestyle changes are all I needed. I know people with deeper / worse problems, so I’m grateful for the ones I have. I know them and they’re easy to manage.
Powerful psychological health has always been my strength. Socializing in large groups in person, my Kryptonite.
Saw psychologist 3 times. Once at 18 for a single session. at college. No help. Once to interview a psychologist because that was going to be a career choice. [after that interview, I knew it wasn’t for me]. And once as a group thing to help a friend.