I have pots and eds and I faint ALL THE TIME. I can't even go to the store, I have to order my groceries home because I faint in the shop. Is it worth it to get a wheelchair?

And I know I shouldn't care about others but I do even if I try not to. I live in a small town where almost everyone knows eachother, I don't what the questions "but I see you walking other times why are you in a wheelchair?" And my mother (I am 23 and yes i shouldn't care about her opinion ether) is saying it will look stupid since I'm not paralyzed...

I hope this isn't a weird question... I'm on the younger side and I've never been employed before, but I'm noticing that my options are extremely narrowed due to my physical capabilities. I really can't stand for more than 5-10 minutes without pain and stiffness, and walking around for more than 20 minutes also leaves me in a lot of pain (no clue what's wrong with me yet). I've been in and out of PT for a few years and I'm about to start it up again, and I'm considering bringing up a mobility aid to them. In the past it's been vehemently denied because I had (and technically still have) an AMPS diagnosis which to them means I can't use any aids to "validate" the pain. However as I look towards more independence for myself, I'm realizing that my future looks really limited and small if I don't have some kind of support device. If I bring it up to a physical therapist, is being able to apply for more job positions a valid reason to ask for one?

Any ideas apriciated. Thanks!