.... reading this comment for some reason made me think of a title I read a few months ago - sorry cannot recall the web site but "may" have been one about fibro- myalgia.

Instead of the heading about "People Faking Illness" (such as excuse to not attending an event, work etc.) whereas many are "People Faking Wellness."
I forget which site but how true and call in sick to have a day off, which is their choice to do.
Conversely, MANY people are going to work, or grocery shopping, helping others etc. when they are truly not feeling at all well..... but get no credit for it, and are not looking for sympathy etc., but because their illness or disability does not "show" they are viewed as being in good health.
Not sure if explaining it clearly. So odd how we judge others and how others judge us isn't it?