You'll quickly find that vocal pedagogy is anything but clear and very highly debated as to what is considered "proper" or even healthy. The larynx can raise when singing in more contemporary styles, or create a tilt which causes an almost raised feeling in order to further adduct the vocal folds.
I would look into a vowel modification chart to help negate any sort of difficulty you're finding to the best of your ability. Record yourself singing, even if you're just singing for fun, and LISTEN TO IT! The acoustics in your head create a different perception of sound from what is actually being projected. If it sounds yell-y, it probably is! If you find your voice getting tired or numb and talking becomes labored, stop. Your body knows it's limits when it comes to the voice more than you do.
And to echo what others are sending, get yourself a coach! They are the ones who will be able to help you for certain, anything you read here may not be applicable to your situation because we don't know your voice.