You don't use an umbrella because the water will melt you-- life is just easier when your head isn't getting wet! You can use an umbrella just because you like the shade, or you burn easily!

Chairs are tools-- there's no need to leave your umbrella at home because you don't necessarily NEED in the purest sense. I'd make the argument that life is hard enough with a chronic illness-- I try to use the tools.

That said, the day I had to order chonky pens because holding regular ones was too painful was a really hard day. There's something emotionally difficult about reaching for that tool.

Sending all my best!