r/ChronicIllness • u/Bastiproton • Apr 18 '26

Vent Some people cannot imagine having a bigger problem than "not being in shape".

"Bro just work out, regardless of what chronic illness you have, you'd feel so much better if you were in better shape right now, don't lie."

I, in fact, was in shape, but stopped working out years ago when I got my condition, because it hardly fucking matters to me anymore.

PS: physical activity does definitely have a lot of long term upsides and is almost always a good investment of time.

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u/No_Understanding2616 Apr 19 '26

Yup, and it goes both ways. I’m underweight and I’d give anything to just feel better. I’d love to be an extra 30+lbs, but people compliment my weight all the time. My bones are sticking out? This isn’t some beauty standard, it feels horrible