10 Dozen Funny and Thoughtful Ways to Say Get Well Soon
Whether you’re fighting your first fall cold or recovering after major surgery, when you feel bad, it’s no fun at all.
There are things that help, of course, like a warm bowl of homemade chicken soup or indulging in your favorite comfort food meal. You can even up your immunity by incorporating the season’s favorite gourd—yes, pumpkin!—into your diet. But there’s nothing like a heartfelt get well soon message from a friend, family member, or colleague to really boost your spirits.
Whether they send a thoughtful note by itself, or include a little gift, flowers, or even a basket of goodies, it feels good to know the people in your life care about you! Words seem to fail some folks when it comes time to sign a card or even send a text, and often they wind up too afraid to send anything at all out of fear of saying the wrong thing!
Well lay those fears aside, because we’ve rounded up 125 simple get well messages that are good for everyone, from cousins to coworkers. From sweet phrases packed full of healing vibes to funny quips and short-and-sweet messages, there’s something here for anyone in your life who needs a bit of encouragement. We’ve also included a few inspirational quotes and religious wishes for better health.
Wondering what can you say instead of get well soon? Most of these convey the message without using those actual three words, and they are all perfect to write in a card or text message, too!
Get Well Soon Messages for Friends and Family
Your smile is my strength. Hopefully, mine can be yours in this challenging time.
This sucks, and I’m not going to tell you it doesn’t. But know that I’m here to support you through all of it.
I’ve always admired your courage in tough situations, and this time is no different. I know you’ll get through this, too.
I know how much you hate asking for help, but seriously: We are all totally happy to help with whatever you need while you recover, and you are not allowed to feel bad about it!
Just think, by this time next year, we’ll be on vacation together and this will all just be a distant memory.
Hoping you find strength in each new day. I’m thinking of you!
Wishing you a speedy recovery so you can get back to being your amazing self!
Feel better, friend! Sending lots of hugs and healing thoughts your way.
Wishing on every star that you get better soon!
When you look in the mirror, I hope you see someone strong, capable, smart and loved. That’s how I see you.
Sending you a note to let you know that I am thinking of you. Let me know if you are up for a visitor.
Thank you for teaching me how to face challenges with grace and beauty.
Your strength is inspiring, but know that it’s okay not to be strong all the time.
Wishing you a super, duper, easy recovery, so that you can get back to the playground soon!
Stay strong, my sweet little princess, and you will soon be all better and ruling over your kingdom again!
When you are feeling better again, you can trade the chicken soup and ice cream for dinner at your favorite restaurant!
Remember to remind Mom and Dad about this when you want to get out of trouble. Get better soon!
I know the universe has big plans for you once you make it through this difficult time.
Hoping that all the well wishes from people who care about you are making you feel a little bit better while you focus on your recovery.
It might be hard to see it now, but better days are coming. While we’re waiting for them, just know that I’ll be by your side.
I’m just now realizing that even Wonder Woman can get sick. Sending lots of positive vibes and even more hugs and kisses your way as you heal, mom.
I know this isn’t the way you wanted to spend your time, but take comfort in knowing that you’ll come out of this stronger than ever. Wishing you all the best as you make your way toward a speedy recovery!
Looking forward to seeing you back at our home away from home.
Just wanted to let you know I’m thinking of you, and I’m here if you need anything at all, including plenty of hugs!
It might be a long road to recovery, but I promise I’ll beside you for every step of it.
Your strength, courage and spirit have never you failed you before, and they won’t fail you now. You’ve got this!
Healing can be a slow process. Please take all the time you need to rest and recuperate. We’ll be here, cheering you on!
When I pledged “in sickness and in health,” I meant it. I love you no matter what.
You’re the first one to step in and help others when they need it, but now is the time to let us take care of you.
Work just isn’t the same without you. Looking forward to seeing your smiling face at the office as soon as you feel up to it.
Better days are on the way to you, I know it. In the meantime, please know that I’m sending healing thoughts and much love.
You are the heart and soul of our family. I hope you take strength from the many of us who cherish you.
Once you’re up and around I want to take you out to lunch to celebrate. I miss you more than you know!
Consider this your open invitation to ask me for whatever you need—a meal, a load of laundry, someone to watch a funny movie with. I’m here.
Funny Get Well Soon Messages
If your immune system was a lawyer, I would fire it. It doesn’t seem to be defending you well enough.
Get well soon and come back. We are all waiting to know how the hospital food tastes.
I bought some of your favorite chocolates, but your doctor said you’re not allowed to eat them. So will you get well soon, or should I eat them all?
Feel better, but in the meantime please keep a safe distance!
You’re so great, even germs like you!
I’m not a doctor…but they do say that duct tape fixes everything!
You must have forgotten to eat your apple. Now you have to see the doctor.
According to My Big Fat Greek Wedding, just a lil’ Windex will clear this whole thing up. I’ll be over with some tomorrow.
You really like to steal the limelight, don’t you? Feel better soon!
All this for a few days off work? Get well soon!
Even in a hospital robe, you still look like a runway model!
Being sick sucks, but at least you get to skip work!
To quote the Friends theme song: “I’ll be there for youuuu!”
Can you please get better soon? Watching The Bachelor and drinking wine is way less fun without you.
I know the hospital food probably sucks, which is why I’m gonna DoorDash you a burrito tonight.
You’re feeling crappy, but at least it’s still not as bad as the post-New Year’s Eve hangover of ’17, right?
Make room in your hospital bed, because I’m coming over to watch TV and eat candy, and I’m not sitting in those terrible plastic chairs.
I hope your sickness isn’t as contagious as your smile because then we’re all doomed. Love you!
If you want me to bust you out just say the word and I’ll distract the nurses.
I heard you’re feeling under the weather. I’m just glad to hear that it’s not from the food I cooked for you!
If we could switch places right now, I still wouldn’t want to be in your shoes, but I’d give you extra flowers!
Okay, so 2024 isn’t looking like your year after all. But there’s always 2025!
I’d offer to bring you homemade chicken noodle soup, but considering my cooking skills, it’d probably be considered a health hazard.
I’m so sorry you had to use sick days for actual sickness.
Get well soon, unless your doctor is hot and single. In that case, get well but not too soon.
Guess viruses like you as much as I do!
Don’t think of it as a hospital stay. Think of it as a spa visit that includes meals, health exams and plenty of jello.
Since you’ve been out, we’ve all realized how much you actually do around here. Please heal up quick!
Get well soon or I’ll break out the duct tape. It can fix anything, right?
If I were you, I’d milk this for as long as possible.
I know you wanted some time off, but this is a little extreme.
I hear you’re malfunctioning. Have you tried turning yourself off and on again?
Get better soon so I won’t have to feel guilty when I’m teasing you.
Short Get Well Messages for Texts
I hope your pain eases soon!
Take it easy!
Thinking of you as you heal.
We’re all thinking of you.
I hope you’re being gentle with yourself as you recover.
You’ll be back and better in no time!
Can’t wait to see you once you’re feeling better!
I hope you’re feeling a little bit better each day.
Glad to hear you’re on the mend!
Sending healing vibes your way.
Here’s hoping you’re up and at ’em soon.
Petitioning God for your fast recovery.
You’ll be back at 100% before you know it!
Praying for a fast recovery.
We’ll get through this together.
Know that this too shall pass.
Stay strong!
Sending you all the love and light.
Looking forward to celebrating once you’re back on your feet.
Hoping you feel a little stronger each day.
Take extra care of yourself.
You’re in my heart.
Thinking of you. I’m just a text away if you need me. XOXO
Inspirational Get Well Quotes
“Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will.” –Mahatma Gandhi
“I’ll paint the kitchen neon, I’ll brighten up the sky / I know I’ll never get it, there’s not a day that I won’t try / And I’ll say to you / Ooh, soon you’ll get better.” –Taylor Swift
“Promise me you’ll always remember: You’re braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.” —A. A. Milne
“Resting is not laziness, it’s medicine!” —Glenn Schweitzer
“It’s not the strength of the body that counts, but the strength of the spirit.” —J.R.R. Tolkien
“Man needs difficulties; they are necessary for health.” —Carl Jung
“The treatment is really a cooperative of a trinity—the patient, the doctor, and the inner doctor.” —Ralph Bircher
“I know God will not give me anything I can’t handle. I just wish He didn’t trust me so much.” —Mother Teresa
“The greatest healing therapy is friendship and love.” —Hubert Humphrey
“The world breaks everyone and afterward many are strong at the broken places.” —Ernest Hemingway
“The wish for healing has always been half of health.” —Lucius Annaeus
“There is one consolation in being sick; and that is the possibility that you may recover to a better state than you were ever in before.” —Henry David Thoreau
“I enjoy convalescence. It is the part that makes the illness worthwhile.” —George Bernard Shaw
“The best of healers is good cheer.” —Pindus
“For sleep, riches and health to be truly enjoyed, they must be interrupted.” — Jean Paul
“There is no medicine like hope, no incentive so great, and no tonic so powerful as expectation of something tomorrow.” —Orison Swett Marden
“Healing takes courage, and we all have courage, even if we have to dig a little to find it.” —Tori Amos
Religious Get Well Messages and Bible Verses
We don’t always get to know the reasons for our struggles. There is a bigger plan in place, and He will guide you through this difficult time.
“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” —Psalm 147:3
As I close my eyes and pray each night, I pray that God heals you.
May God bless you with an easy and quick recovery, and good health every day after.
“For I will restore health to you, and your wounds I will heal, declares the Lord.” —Jeremiah 30:17
God hears our prayers, and mine is that you are feeling better soon.
I pray that you find strength and hope in His never-ending love as you recover.
I hope each new day finds you stronger and fuller with joy. God bless you.
May the hands of the Lord rest upon you as you recover and heal.
“Heal me, O Lord, and I shall be healed; save me, and I shall be saved, for you are my praise.” —Jeremiah 17:14
“Behold, I will bring to it health and healing, and I will heal them and reveal to them abundance of prosperity and security.” —Jeremiah 33:6
Praying for your return to wellness. I hope you feel better with each new day.
Have faith in the Lord’s plan for you. He will ease your suffering.
“The Lord will sustain him upon his sickbed; In his illness, You restore him to health.” —Psalm 41:3
May God send his angels to watch over you as you heal.
As you recover, rest well in God’s hands. By His grace you will be restored to well-being.
God is listening to your prayers. He will grant you the strength you need to get through this difficult time.
With the love of Jesus Christ, you will fight, and beat, this sickness.
Scripture is full of passages proclaiming the healing power of our Lord. May he bless you with a fast return to vim and vigor.
Look to God to help guide you in your time of need. He will mend you, body and soul.
You are never alone in your illness, for Jesus is by your side, and so am I.
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