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> People wear a sweater all the time

I never do because I feel suffocated.

> see a doctor

Thanks for the unsolicited advice. I in fact have and have been told not to wear clothing that makes me feel suffocated.

> the burden of wearing a sweater is just incredible in some of these comments

Your lack of sympathy is equally incredible

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Your comment gives of the same vibes as people not wearing a mask because it "suffocates" them.

I suffer from hyperventilation syndrome and anything that brings my attention to my breathing (including wearing a mask) sets it off. I feel suffocated wearing a mask. I can get out of breath, have tachycardia, dizziness, chest pain if I wear it for a long time. And yet I wear my mask everywhere I'm asked to.

There is a big difference between feeling suffocated in your own home where no one else is involved vs. among people you could potentially be putting at risk.

Doesn't seem like your opinion on sweaters makes for generally applicable advice, given your health condition.

Prefacing every bit of advice with, but if you have a serious medical condition then please modify this advice to suit, will get pretty tedious after a while.

In general, many people could stand to lower their thermostats in cold climates by 2⁰ or so by wearing appropriate clothing.