Is it cheating to get help to solve a problem?
The truth is that most of us are incredibly bad at solving problems solo. We usually can't even feed ourselves without massive help from others. Even buying food is paying for help. We're very socially interconnected creatures and can't do much at all without relying on the contributions of others.
Did you build your own car or home? Did you invent the language you speak? Did you create the Internet you're currently using?
Cheater!
Go ahead and try to live without leaning on the solutions of other people. You will die.
I think it's more noble to openly request and receive help instead of trying to barrel through life under the illusion of self-power.
One of the best ways to solve a problem is to connect with someone who's already solved a similar one. Being able to identify and connect with the right social resources is a valid problem-solving tool in its own right. A fast way to solve a problem is to talk to someone who has a piece of the answer.
Sometimes just being around the right people is all you need... even a mindset can be a solution.