Chronic Illness GIF humor
When you google a new symptom…
Trying to make it into bed at the end of the day… or just after a trip to the kitchen…
When a friend, relative, or acquaintance suddenly becomes a medical expert…
The doctor when they first look at your chart
Peoples’ faces when you say the full name of your illness
Pretending you are paying attention when you really have brain fog
ER doctor’s reaction to your medical records
Trying to remember how to behave normally after not leaving the house for a week
When the doctor finally sees you
Chronic Illness Bingo
What better to lighten the mood than a game? Next time you are at a gathering with friends or relatives that give you a hard time, simply bring this card and play Chronic Illness BINGO… see if you can fill a line, or even the whole board. You check off a space every time someone says one of these things to you.
I have to admit, I didn’t come up with this idea myself, someone mentioned it in a chronic illness forum I sometimes participate in, HealClick. But I made this card that I think should be pretty universal for chronic illness sufferers:
So, I hope this chronic illness humor post helps lighten your mood a little, and maybe also remind you that you aren’t alone in this. I would absolutely love it if people posted more chronic illness jokes in the comments, let’s keep this going!
Lisa says
Made me laugh and cry!
Gayle says
One more…..”You’re not eating right.”
Mademoiselle Catherine says
Hello Susie,
I’ve been following your blog for a couple of months now (you even convinced me to try the “no poo” method, and it works!), and I like reading your posts because they are so positive, creative and empowering.
Instead of complaining (which way too many people do), you do you best to accept and live with your illness, and I admire that a lot.
All the best from Belgium,
Catherine
Susie says
Catherine,
Thanks so much for your comment! It made my day. I’m so glad you are liking no poo and that you like my blog! I am so glad you think that my posts are positive and empowering because that is exactly what I am trying to do, and it makes me so happy to hear that. Thank you so much.
-Susie
Pamela Windle says
I love your blog! keep doing it. Its so nice to see something positive.
Pamela
Nikki says
I’m new to your website and have only read the things to say and not to say to someone with a hidden illness, and this one. So reading the comment about ‘no poo’ out of context certainly got the imagination going!
Of what I’ve read so far, I’m loving your blog, and this is one of the funniest whilst relevant pages I’ve come across in a while :)
Miriam Kaufman says
I love the bingo! will pass this link on to my patients.
Tess says
Hi Susie! I LOVE your blog. I was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis 12 years ago and Fibromyalgia about 7 years ago. I can absolutely relate to everything you have said about chronic illnesses. I have good days and bad days with chronic pain, but the fatigue is what really knocks me down. I don’t know many people who are dealing with the same issues as me so it was really nice reading your thoughts and knowing that there are others out there who deal with the same sort of things and feel the same as I do. I hope you are having a good day today and thank you so much for sharing on your blog. I smiled and laughed so much that my jaw joint hurts, lol.
Johnny Depth says
Thanks for the laughs; I needed them today. Wishing everyone out there a “good” day.
Marlene says
I stumbled across your site and have a few of the posts and for sure will explore further. I wanted to let you know I’m sitting here with tears running down my face from laughter. And love the Bingo card. Thank you for that, now I’m in search of “no poo”.
Kristina Colbrn says
Thank you so much for sharing. I have felt so alone, but you reminded me that I’m not. Even when my own family don’t understand or believe me. I know I’m not the only one.
Loved the chronic illness jokes! I really needed a laugh!
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