Is it bad use a guide?

Hi everyone. This is my first time playing a soulslike game, my bf recommended me Bloodborne and I had no idea about what to do all the time so I used a guide, but I always saw guys talking about how bad is this because you are not playing the game correctly and discovering by yourself. Aditionally, I'm universitary student so I don't have all the time of the world for playing a big game like this one. My question is about the use of a guide for this type of game? I can'r deny I feel a bit guilty for use it lol