“Hey there! Just thinking about you and hoping you’re not in too much pain. ” “I’m thinking about you! No worries about answering, just wanted you to know 💙” “No pressure to reply, but I just wanted to say I’m sending good vibes your way and wish you a speedy recovery!”
“Hey! How are you feeling today?” “How bad’s the pain? I hope it gets better fast!” “Any improvement lately?”
“I know you’re in a lot of pain. What can I do to make you more comfortable?” “I can pick up groceries for you so you don’t have to limp to the store. Would that help?” “I’d love to help however I can. What if I came over to clean up the house while you rest?”
“I know how much you were looking forward to your ski trip. This sucks!” “A broken leg must be so much harder to handle when you have 3 dogs. ” “I hope your migraine clears up soon. Your job sounds like enough of a headache on its own!”
“You must be feeling so frustrated about the accident. ” “I know you’re absolutely miserable right now, I’m sorry this happened!” “I know you’re annoyed whenever your back acts up. Hopefully it’s not too bad this time. ”
“It really sucks you’re in so much pain, I’m so sorry. ” “Wow, that really is 100% awful. ” “That sounds horrible ☹️I hate that for you!”
“Did you see the new pictures from the James Webb Space Telescope?! They’re amazing!” “Omg you’ll never guess who I just ran into. ” “You HAVE to listen to this podcast episode ASAP. Here’s the link. ”
“Get well soon! That’s not a suggestion, it’s an order 😜” “Attention, this is your Captain speaking. All injured friends are required to recover immediately!” “I’m gonna need you in tip top shape by this weekend or else!”
Tag them in funny posts you find on social media, too. Don’t be afraid of overdoing it—it’s endearing to someone who’s down in the dumps! Suggest hilarious shows or movies they can tune into while they’re stuck on the couch or unable to go out.
“That reminds me of the time I broke my leg a few years ago. ” “Something really similar happened to my uncle. It took a few weeks to recover but he got through it!” “Do you want to hear about what I did when I threw out my back?”
“You seem so optimistic! I would be such a downer lol” “I admire how well you keep your spirits up. ” “It’s honestly amazing how you can laugh through all this. ”
Send articles or videos that offer advice on dealing with pain, support people with a specific injury or chronic condition, or highlight people who have overcome an injury or pain. Read or watch all the way through before you send to make sure it’s applicable to them.
“Can I call you later? I want to hear how you’re doing. ” “Let’s FaceTime tonight! Does that work for you?” “Do you feel up for a phone call?”
Watching a TV show or movie together over a video call. A video game night. A virtual happy hour or meal together.
“I’m always here for you, whatever you need. Just let me know!” “If you want my advice, say the word! Otherwise you can always just vent to me. ” “You can lean on me!”
