When People Say, “But you Look Okay.”

Today, I Take A Common Phrase And Turn It On Its Head Using Sarcasm.

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Introduction → They Say: But You Look Okay → You Say: I Learned How To Dress When I was 5 → Featured Etsy Seller → Closing

Let’s face it, people don’t get it unless they actually get it.

Yeah, you know what I mean. Some things are just incomprehensible unless you’ve experienced them. Invisible illnesses are the perfect example of this.

Today, I am breaking down a common statement using humor, wit, and ample amounts of sarcasm. After all, laughter is my favorite medicine.

They Say: But You Look Okay

How dare you leave the house, you chronically ill human being! Now that you have, though, the first remark has come your way.

But you look okay.

Now what do you do?

Don’t fret, my friend. Just as we wish to be better understood, sometimes it helps to understand the meaning behind the statement, too.

You don’t have to be okay to look okay. You put your pants on, threw on a t-shirt, and walked out the door. That is something people do.

Your brain didn’t show up in a wheelchair, and maybe you don’t need to walk with a cane. You might even be young.

That statement comes from the mind of someone who may not recognize the deeper realities in life.

People don’t know what they don’t know.

Often, to understand beyond their experiences, they need a deeper awareness. Realistically, most people don’t bother digging that deep unless it is necessary.

While you’ve already dug to China, they might not have dug deep enough to find dead Aunt Lydia from 1873 yet. Their awareness just hasn’t progressed. They probably had no reason until you walked into their present moment.

This statement may be repetitive, but it is not always ill-intended.

You Say: I Learned How To Dress When I was 5

Just because functional can be misinterpreted as “being okay” does not mean you are okay. However, people tend to autopilot towards:

If I cannot see it, it must not be true.

You live your truth. It is valid and real.

Learning basic skills to survive doesn’t make you okay.

During my deepest of depressions, I would still get out of bed and do something that felt like it had a purpose.

I was not okay. I am a master of masking. I’m frequently told that I look okay until the dam breaks, and it is glaringly obvious I have reached critical mass.

My dumpster is on fire. My emotions have snapped. I cannot modulate my reactions. The world is a 5×5 room with 100 people all screaming at once.

We can be punished for being presentable.

So, let’s approach this with a little snark.

I just won the Olympic gold for the loudest migraine in the room.

I walked today, tomorrow I roll in style. Hello, chronic pain life! The true OG.

The world has revoked my serotonin day pass, and my outlook isn’t promising tomorrow either.

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Featured Etsy Seller: Chronically Feisty

Keeping to the snarky theme, today’s feature goes out to Chronically Feisty. After all, nothing says chronic illness self-care quite like a coloring book about the thoughtless remarks people make.

Although they are a new seller with only 3 different coloring book options, I couldn’t resist giving them a little boost. If their chronic illness coloring book is this funny, I cannot wait to see what other amazing works they publish next.

I hope you take a moment to check them out, like their shop, or spread the word. There is nothing more gratifying than knowing another small business is out there making their dreams come true.

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Introduction → They Say: But You Look Okay → You Say: I Learned How To Dress When I was 5 → Featured Etsy Seller → Closing

Sarcasm is my second language. I see a lot of content from people with invisible illnesses discussing some of the top remarks they hear, and I knew I needed to whip out my love language:

Sarcasm and wit.

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I hope you have a great weekend, Wellness Warriors.

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