Etsomnia™ Volume 62: That’s Sick!

October 22, 2015 by Donna from MyOBT 18 Comments

Et·som·ni·a (/etˈsämnēə/), noun, 1. a sleep disorder caused by obsessive Etsy browsing. 2. the surprising arrival of weird handmade merchandise ordered when one is only half conscious. (True story.)

For the last week, both beloved and I have been sick. Nothing serious, just bronchitis with a side of sinusitis for the fun of it. We did what we could to take care of each other, but we were pretty gross and definitely not at our cuddly best. I am happy to report that are mostly recovered now, but it got me thinking about illness remedies and get well soon gifts.

I stuck with minor illnesses and injuries, because heading down the rabbit hole that is cancer and other catastrophic health issues seemed like a more delicate* post for another day.
*Or possibly less delicate

Etsy, as usual, delivered up a selection of things to make the poorly even worse. Fun!

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Does it work? Maybe. Am I willing to be seen using it? Nope

Spotty tissue pouch. Not helping. By Sweetdeesignz

Liver-spotted tissue pouch. Not helping

For $12.99 (plus shipping) you can get a facemask with a mustache on it. Of course, you could buy a box of 50 for $8 and draw on your own mustaches

You should probably know the answer to that question BEFORE giving this card. By ClassyCardsCreative

Just awful arm sling. By https://www.etsy.com/listing/247598148/joni-arm-sling

If my choices are heal poorly or wear this thing, I’d likely choose the former

This felted “happy pill” is not making me feel happier

Weird (but weirdly appealing) broken leg bookmark. By MyBookmark

Natural alternative to vapor rubs. It's probably gross, but at least your feet will be moisturized. (Yes, it says to put it on your feet.) By NaturallyTaylored

Natural alternative to vapor rubs. It’s probably gross, but at least your feet will be moisturized. (Yes, it’s cough medicine you put on your feet.) By NaturallyTaylored, who is either a total genius or really, really bad at anatomy

I know I said I’d stick to minor illnesses, but I think this particular condition might require a priest. By PoFacedCards

Hideous leg cast sock, because breaking a bone isn’t depressing enough

What would have to be wrong with you for this to make you feel better? I'm guessing head injury. By SharonBryant5

What would have to be wrong with you for this to make you feel better? I’m guessing head injury. Or possibly blindness

I am aware this doesn't really fit in with my theme, but it was so out there I couldn't resist. Blind cane for American Girl Doll. By CuteAsADaisy

And speaking of blindness, I am aware this doesn’t really fit in with my theme, but it was so out there I couldn’t resist. Blind cane for American Girl Doll. I didn’t even know some of them could see!