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You want to be there for someone in physical pain, but what can you say over text to help? As it turns out, there’s a number of things you can do to lift their spirits and support them with just a few taps of your phone. We’ve compiled a thorough list of ways to comfort someone in physical pain over text. Read on to make them feel better!

What to Text Someone Who’s Hurt or Injured

  1. Check in with a quick “Thinking of you!” text.
  2. Ask how they’re feeling or recovering: “Any improvements lately?”
  3. Validate their pain: “It sucks you’re in so much pain, I’m so sorry.”
  4. Distract them with jokes, memes, funny stories, or links to other media.
  5. Offer to help if you’re nearby: “I can grab your groceries if you like!”
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Check in on them.

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  1. It lets them know you care about them and wish them well. When you check in, tell them they don’t have to respond—sometimes, people in pain feel stressed and obligated to keep others updated (and the last thing you want to do is add more stress). [1] Try:
    • “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!”
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Offer to help them out.

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Send them helpful resources.

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  1. It also shows that you’re thinking about them and want to help! Text them a link to an article about pain management or a blog post by someone who has similar pain. Anything that validates what they’re going through or makes them feel less alone is a great option.
    • 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.

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    If I know that someone in pain has an upcoming appointment for that pain, and they mention their pain, is it okay to ask, "You have an appointment soon, right?"?
    Annabel
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    It will depend on the individual person. You can say “thinking of you today” or “sending good vibes”, if you’re unsure about what to say. A simple “I remember you saying you had an appointment soon, how are you feeling about that?” might be a better approach.
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