81 get well soon messages to lift their spirits
A few kind words can make a long recovery feel a little shorter. These 81 get well soon messages cover everything from a bad cold to surgery and serious illness, ready to write in a card or record in a short video for a get well soon card.
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- Get well soon messages for a friend
- Get well soon messages for a coworker
- Get well soon messages for family
- Messages after surgery
- Messages for a serious illness
- Funny get well soon messages
- Short get well soon messages
- Get well soon messages for kids
- Get well soon messages from a group
- How to write a get well soon message
Get well soon messages for a friend
Get well soon messages for a coworker
Get well soon messages for family
Messages after surgery
Messages for a serious illness
Offer love and presence rather than predictions. Let them lead on how much they want to talk about it.
Funny get well soon messages
Save these for colds, sprains and minor mishaps, and for people who'll laugh.
Short get well soon messages
Get well soon messages for kids
Get well soon messages from a group
How to write a get well soon message
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Match the tone to the situation
A joke can brighten a friend's week with the flu. For surgery or a serious illness, warmth and support are a better fit than humor.
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Focus on them, not the diagnosis
Don't mention medical details they haven't shared with you, and avoid comparing their illness to someone else's. Tell them they're missed and loved.
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Offer real help
A specific offer, like a meal, a ride to an appointment or walking the dog, is easier to accept than "let me know if you need anything."
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Don't promise outcomes
"You'll be fine" can feel dismissive if they're scared. "I'm here, whatever happens" is honest and still hopeful.
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Keep a video message short and bright
If you're recording a get well video, keep it to 20 to 60 seconds. Smile, say their name, share something that'll make them laugh or feel loved, and let them know you're thinking of them.
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FAQs
What do you write in a get well soon card?
Say you're sorry they're unwell, tell them you're thinking of them and add something personal, like a memory, a joke or an offer of help. For example: "Sorry you're stuck in bed. I'm dropping off soup on Thursday. Feel better soon!"
What is a short get well soon message?
Short get well messages include "Wishing you a speedy recovery," "Hope you're on the mend" and "Get better, we miss you!" They suit a text or the end of a longer note.
What do you say to someone who is seriously ill?
Keep it honest and loving. Let them know you care, that you're there for them and that they don't have to put on a brave face. Avoid predicting how things will turn out, and follow their lead on how much they want to talk about it.
What should you not say in a get well card?
Avoid medical advice, comparisons with other people's illnesses, "you'll be fine" promises and comments about how they look. Keep the focus on support and kindness.
How can a group send get well wishes together?
With a Joycards get well soon card, one person creates the card and records or uploads a video, then invites friends, family or coworkers to add theirs. When the card is sent, the recipient presses play and watches each message one after the other, and can rewatch their favorites any time they need a lift.