Acharya Prashant advises that the first attempt to deal with any problem, whether academic, interpersonal, or of any other nature, must be to solve it on one's own. He emphasizes that one should not rush to seek help for every small thing, as struggling with problems is what develops the "internal muscle" needed for adult life. He encourages grappling with issues independently, trying different solutions, and even failing a few times before considering external help. He suggests adopting a scientific attitude towards problems. This involves investigating the issue, trying to solve it, and taking cognizance of the results. If the same approach repeatedly fails, it indicates that either the understanding of the problem is not deep enough or the perspective is not clean. One must be honest with oneself about whether a genuine effort has been made. If the results are poor simply due to a lack of application, seeking help is not the answer. The threshold for seeking support is reached when, after an honest and impartial assessment, one determines that they have tried hard enough, yet the results remain unsatisfactory. However, he cautions against seeking help randomly. It is crucial to know where to find the right help, just as one would visit a dentist for a toothache, not a cobbler. Sometimes parents may not be the appropriate source of guidance. Acharya Prashant points to the existence of "specialists of consciousness" and "experts in the domain of mind and life." These are individuals who have dedicated their lives to studying the mind, its origins, its problems, and their solutions. He suggests that one can turn to the right literature and books to find this specialized help. The key is to have a love for finding a solution, which prevents rigidity and encourages trying various methods until success is achieved. One should always remain open and question whether they are moving closer to a solution or merely entertaining themselves with different techniques.