Yes, I've been pushing myself out of my comfort zone for years. You have no choice if you're on your own. You have to leave the nest daily for one thing or the other, you see, even just for your exercise if you are unable to hold down a job anymore, like me. And on top of that, I've been through the whole 'I'm going to do normal social activities as a way to improve, no - cure - my mental health, just as suggested by everyone!!'. Yes, I had some good times. Yes, it gave me some happy memories. But, alas, @zapatoes, even after years of doing this, my brain refused to change, my maladaptations refused to adapt, and I actually ended up getting worse...

Where was I going wrong? How did I displease the Gods? Oh, well.

But this need not be your story @zapatoes and I'm happy it isn't. Just needed to cease the opportunity of your helpful thread, to voice my own experience of mental illness and getting out of the comfort zone.

Thank you.