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Waiting for the Meds to Kick In: Spooky Fall Vibes for Chronic Illness Warriors


Kat is wearing a teal blue tee in size small with the the design, " Waiting for the Meds to Kick In" on the left breast. The design is a coffee drinking skeleton with a slightly annoyed look on his face and the words, "Waiting For the Meds" over top and "To Kick In" underneath in bright plum lettering.

 Waiting for the Meds to Kick In: Behind the Design


Living with chronic illness often means the longest wait is not in the ER lobby, but in that frustrating limbo where the meds have been swallowed but haven’t started working yet. The part where your brain feels soggy, your body feels heavy, and every moment feels like an hour. That’s the real horror story.

 

Waiting for the meds to kick in is a daily ritual for many of us, and it’s often worse than the symptoms that follow. The anticipation, the uncertainty, and the helplessness combine into a kind of nightmare all their own.

 

This design is a sarcastic tribute to that very moment — the pause between hope and relief, captured by a skeleton with a tired glare, clutching a coffee that promises to help but hasn’t yet. It’s a nod to the many of us who know the slow crawl of waiting all too well. Our, "Waiting for the Meds to Kick In" chronic illness humour shirt is perfect for spooky season vibes.


 

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this design inspired by a movie or TV show?

Not officially, but if you want a vibe match, watch Corpse Bride and pay attention to Bonejangles. The skeleton in the design shares that same sarcastic flair, like he’s about to burst into song about the agony of waiting in the ER.

 

Who is this design for?

Anyone living with a chronic illness who understands the agony of waiting for medication to start working. It’s also for the exhausted, the overwhelmed, and anyone who’s spent far too much time stuck in limbo between doses.

 

Is this design only for Spoonies?

No, it’s for anyone who’s ever had to wait for relief, whether from chronic illness, injury, or even just a brutal migraine. Anyone who deals with having to wait for medication to kick in on a regular basis.

 

Where can I find more designs like this?

All of our designs and limited editions are available through our pre-sale periods and seasonal launches. Make sure you’re subscribed to get early access and special sneak peeks.

 

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Sneak Peek & Pre-Sale Info

Now it’s your turn to meet the monster.

This design is currently only available as a sneak peek. The subscriber pre-sale is August 22nd, and the public pre-sale launches August 23rd.

If you want to get yours potentially before it sells out, I highly recommend subscribing now. If you haven’t yet, subscribe here to get early access.


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