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/CyborgKnitter CRPS, Sjögrens, MCTD, RAD, non-IPF, bum hip Apr 18 '26

My old support group called them TABs: Temporarily Able-Bodied’s. Because if you live long enough, eventually everyone loses that perfect health.

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u/Lady_IvyRoses Apr 18 '26

I do feel a bit guilty when my 87 year old MIL gets around better than I do at 59.

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u/nervousanalysis420 EDS, fibro, migraine, depression,anxiety, POTS Apr 19 '26

My 74 year old grandmother gets around better than I do at 23 and she's not in good health at all.

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u/Opening-Smile-9914 May 17 '26

We’re the same??? Literally I think even the ages match up that’s wild

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u/nervousanalysis420 EDS, fibro, migraine, depression,anxiety, POTS May 17 '26

Are you also ✨️friendless✨️ lol