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Get well

What to write in a get well card

Get well soon messages for friends, family and coworkers: warm, funny and formal wording to copy, and what to say for surgery or serious illness.

By Thoughtful Spot · Updated · How we write

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OccasionGet well

Keep it light for a short illness and gentle for a serious one.

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Prints two pages on letter paper: print page 2 on the back of page 1 (two-sided, flip on short edge), then fold in half for a 5.5 x 8.5 in card. Nothing you type leaves your browser.

12 get well messages you can copy

Warm

  • Thinking of you and wishing you a smooth and speedy recovery.
  • Sending healing thoughts and lots of love your way.
  • Rest up and take care of yourself. We miss you!
  • Hoping each day brings you a little more strength.
  • Get well soon. The world is less fun without you in it.

Funny

  • Sorry you are under the weather. On the bright side, you have the perfect excuse to binge-watch everything.
  • Get well soon! Doctor’s orders: lots of rest, and absolutely no doing the dishes.
  • Hope you are feeling better soon. The office is way too quiet, and no one laughs at my jokes.
  • Heal fast. We need you back to keep us in line.

Formal

  • Wishing you a full and speedy recovery. Please take all the time you need.
  • All of us are thinking of you and wishing you well.
  • Best wishes for a quick recovery. We look forward to seeing you back soon.

How to write it

  • Match the tone to the illness: a joke for a cold, warmth for anything serious.
  • Offer specific help: meals, rides, walking the dog.
  • Do not ask for details about their health.

What to avoid

  • Medical advice or stories about someone else with the same illness.
  • "You will be fine" for a serious diagnosis: it can sound dismissive.

About these messages

Every message here was written for Thoughtful Spot. Use them as they are, or as a starting point: one line that sounds like you is better than three that do not. Updated 1 November 2026.

Frequently asked questions

What do you write in a get well card?

"Thinking of you and wishing you a smooth and speedy recovery." Add an offer of help if you can.

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