little turtle,
It is easy to compare ourselves with others and find ourselves lacking. I don't know if I agree with the concept of getting comfortable with mental illness. I think accepting the diagnosis is good, but I don't ever want to give in and use my illness as an excuse to not be the best person I can be or play the victim. I've caught myself doing that many times over the years and I know that I can become lazy or complacent when I do that. Mental illness is a big deal, but it doesn't have to define us.