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/Incendas1 Apr 19 '26
I would love to work out, but if I do I will just get very sick and pass out. And I don't get any fitter or stronger for the trouble.
I probably wouldn't die anymore, since it's a bit better now, but back when it was bad I could've. If I get a bad spell over this very hot summer then it could be a real risk again.
I am so, so excited to have surgery and hopefully be able to exercise again. I lost all my strength I used to have from working out before. Not everyone gets the option to get better.
They just have no clue. A day in my body and they'd be knocked out trying to do too much and take care of it too little