Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome

18 Memes That Might Make You Laugh If You Have Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome

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Last updated: November 16, 2023

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Between the subluxations/dislocations, chronic pain and fatigue, life with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome can feel overwhelming some days.

• What is Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome?
• What Are Common Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Symptoms?

While there’s nothing funny about chronic illness, humor can be a powerful coping mechanism. Sharing funny and relatable jokes and memes can help bring a smile to your face, even on the toughest flare days, and let you know you’re not alone.

If you use humor to cope with illness, here’s a roundup of some memes that might make you chuckle.

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large chalkboard filled with writing and text that says '...and this explains ehlers-danlos syndrome' — via People With Dysautonomia and Ehlers Danlos Syndrome Facebook page

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https://kelbottumbles.tumblr.com/post/158967483582/flare-days-be-like

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via Fallapartz Reddit

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*sits for too long, joints lock up* *moves too much, joints give out* — via eds-stripes Tumblr

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you can't spell my disease but you're sure happy thoughts would make it go away? — via spooniestrong Tumblr

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this is the prime of my life. I'm young, hot, and full of.... moderate to severe joint pain — via edsisnofun Reddit

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how different people view ehlers-danlos syndrome — via bullsaint Imgur

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not sure if in less pain or higher tolerance — via eds-stripes Tumblr

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https://spoonielols.tumblr.com/post/159080733381/when-you-try-to-explain-your-eds-decide-to-use-a

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when one of your joints pops out during a massage and you gotta pretend it's still relaxing — via alosercalledsusie Reddit

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chronic illness checking out flare-up and 'me' looking shocked — via bambinabambina Tumblr

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when someone asks how i'm doing... existence is pain — via whenlifegivesyouspoons Tumblr

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https://spoonielols.tumblr.com/post/159790427021/when-they-just-dont-understand-your-eds

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via chronicallyamy Tumblr

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https://sarahbeara113.tumblr.com/post/165838048926/when-people-ask-if-i-really-need-to-use-the

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when somebody asks where all the bruises came from — via classyrevelry Tumblr

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I was born with glass bones and paper skin. every morning I break my legs, and every afternoon I break my arms. at night, I lie awake in agony until my heart attacks put me to sleep. — via Reddit

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have to use stairs, Bear Grylls mode activated — via Jessie Apodaca on Young/adults, Teens with Ehlers Danlos Facebook page

Can you relate?

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Paige is passionate about helping people with chronic health issues share their stories and connect with one another.

Originally published: November 2, 2017

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