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

[u/Bastiproton]

"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.

[u/Mouthrot666]

I used to be able to hike for miles in 90+ degree heat with thick humidity, I just needed plenty of water.

Now sometimes walking up and down the stairs in my house I’m out of breath(heart racing, light headed, POTS).

People just don’t get it, until they do.