Some very good recommendations here.

In my case getting out was very attractive but I found it hard to do so. It wasn't that I lacked motivation. It was that I was uncomfortable with the unknown and staying inside just seemed easier. Though, once I was out it was great. It was enjoyable and I often didn't want it to end.

Some great CBT helped improve my sense of worth. I realised I was worth feeling good and that I even owed it to myself to take the steps to do so.

I am still not very good with being spontaneous. In fact it is a problem. What I have been doing though is planning ventures out. I have several regular coffee dates. I try to plan at least one trek out on my own. If I have to go or be somewhere I plan additional activities. When my boyfriend comes to town we already have activities in place. In this way I have made a commitment to myself and do these activities for that reason. Planning also gives me something to look forward to during those down times.

How would you describe your own self worth and do you think this might affect your ability to get out?