Spoon Theory Pins and Buttons
Description: Folks with chronic illnesses (EDS, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, and so many others) use “spoons” as a unit of energy. We only have so many spoons in a day. It takes spoons to cook, shower, work, socialize, and play. If you’re “saving spoons,” it means you can’t do too much today because you know you need to do stuff tomorrow! Thanks for supporting a spoonie artist! Feel free to send me a message if there’s anything you’d like to customize! I can change colors and scale and all kinds of things. Don’t hesitate to get in touch!
Description: What is Spoon Theory? Spoon Theory is a way to conceptualize the amount of energy that a person spends doing different types of activities. Spoons represent a sort of energy currency that help those living with chronic illness or disability (affectionately called “spoonies”) to manage their energy, effort, and recovery. Spoonies need to make decisions about how to “spend” their spoons, and they must be diligent about recovering and replenishing their spoons before spending more. Spoon theory was created in 2003 by blogger Christine Miserandino, who lives with Lupus. Copyright 2024 Veronica Foster / Mermaid Ronnie, All Rights Reserved
Description: The perfect gift for Multiple Sclerosis awareness! This funny design features two MS ribbons with the text, “I don’t look sick? You don’t look stupid! Looks can be deceiving. Multiple Sclerosis”. This design makes a great gift for those with MS, spoonies and those interested in the spoon theory, chronic pain and invisible illness awareness, friends, and family.
Description: Some days you’re running on fumes (or… spoons), but you still find a way to hope big. This sweet little hedgehog is sending a dandelion wish skyward for “more spoons” — more energy, more ease, more good days. If you live with chronic illness, disability, fatigue, or you love someone who does, this design says “I see you” in the gentlest way. Cute woodland art + Spoon Theory vibes = a wearable hug. Toss it on for clinic days, flare days, or just when you want the world to understand that energy is precious — and hope matters.
Hedgehog Wish – I Wish for More Spoons, ME/CFS, Sjögren’s Syndrome, Gastroparesis Warrior Pin
by Archie and Ainslie
$3.25
Description: The perfect gift for type one diabetes awareness! This funny design features two type 1 diabetes ribbons with the text, “I don’t look sick? You don’t look stupid! Looks can be deceiving. Type One Diabetes”. This design makes a great gift for those with T1D, spoonies and those interested in the spoon theory, autoimmune, chronic, and invisible illness awareness, friends, and family.
Description: The perfect gift for Fibromyalgia awareness! This funny design features two fibro ribbons with the text, “I don’t look sick? You don’t look stupid! Looks can be deceiving. Fibromyalgia”. This design makes a great gift for those with fibromyalgia, spoonies and those interested in the spoon theory, chronic pain and invisible illness awareness, friends, and family.
Description: Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) is an invisible disability that impacts daily life in ways most people never notice. This design captures what standing up can feel like for those with POTS, helping others understand the challenges behind the symptoms. It’s perfect for spoonies, advocates, and allies who want to raise awareness, challenge misconceptions, and celebrate disability pride within the chronic illness community.
Description: The perfect gift for Lupus awareness! This funny design features two Lupus ribbons with the text, “I don’t look sick? You don’t look stupid! Looks can be deceiving. Lupus”. This design makes a great gift for those with Lupus, spoonies and those interested in the spoon theory, chronic pain and invisible illness awareness, friends, and family.
Description: The perfect gift for Ehlers-Danlos syndrome awareness! This funny design features two EDS ribbons with the text, “I don’t look sick? You don’t look stupid! Looks can be deceiving. Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome”. This design makes a great gift for those with EDS, spoonies and those interested in the spoon theory, chronic pain and invisible illness awareness, friends, and family.
Description: This Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome awareness Fall Apart skeleton is a fun reminder that it's okay fall apart sometimes. Perfect for EDS warriors, spoonies, and disability advocates to embrace the chaos, find the humor in the everyday, and remember to put yourself back together, one funny bone at a time.
Description: "Spoonless & Dangerous" unisex funny t-shirts are great for people who are spoonies with Chronic Illnesses, disabilities, mental health disorders, and autoimmune Disorders. There's a cute black cat with a knife which makes the design pop. If you live with chronic illness, sometimes you run out of spoons long before the day is over. That's what makes this funny "Spoonless & Dangerous" t-shirt so relatable. Inspired by Spoon Theory, this humorous tee is perfect for spoonies navigating life with an autoimmune disease, autoimmune disorder, disability, chronic pain, chronic fatigue, neurodivergence, or mental health issues. When your energy is gone but people still expect you to function
Description: What is Spoon Theory? Spoon Theory is a way to conceptualize the amount of energy that a person spends doing different types of activities. Spoons represent a sort of energy currency that help those living with chronic illness or disability (affectionately called “spoonies”) to manage their energy, effort, and recovery. Spoonies need to make decisions about how to “spend” their spoons, and they must be diligent about recovering and replenishing their spoons before spending more. Spoon theory was created in 2003 by blogger Christine Miserandino, who lives with Lupus. Copyright 2024 Veronica Foster / Mermaid Ronnie, All Rights Reserved
Description: EDS awareness begins with acknowledging the reality of living with an Invisible Illness, and this fall apart zebra reflects that truth with honesty and respect. Inspired by the phrase “Every Now and Then I Fall Apart,” this design represents the physical and emotional challenges faced by people with Ehlers‑Danlos Syndrome. It’s created for those who live with EDS, those who support them, and those who want to help make invisible disabilities seen.
Description: Spoon Theory helps folks with chronic illnesses talk about energy levels! "I'm saving spoons today because I have a big presentation tomorrow." "I think it'll take too many spoons to shower today, so I'll just use dry shampoo today and shower tomorrow." "I used up my spoons faster than I thought today, so I think I'd better go home." Thanks for supporting a spoonie artist! Feel free to send me a message if there’s anything you’d like to customize! I can change colors and scale and all kinds of things. Don’t hesitate to get in touch!
Description: The perfect gift for Multiple Sclerosis awareness! This funny design features a one star rating and orange ribbon with the text, “Way too much trouble, would not recommend”. This design makes a great gift for those with MS, spoonies and those interested in the spoon theory, chronic pain and invisible illness awareness, friends, and family.
Description: This design speaks to the strength it takes to live with chronic illness. With a dash of humor and a whole lot of truth, it’s a reminder that low-spoon days are real—and valid. Whether you’re raising awareness or just need a little solidarity, this piece helps you express your journey with wit and heart.
Description: "The Spoon Economy is in Shambles" unisex funny t-shirts are great for people with Chronic Illnesses, disabilities, mental health disorders, and autoimmune Disorders. If you live by spoon theory, you already know the daily struggle of budgeting your energy. This funny "The Spoon Economy is in Shambles" t-shirt turns that all-too-relatable reality into humor that every spoonie will instantly understand. Whether you're dealing with a chronic illness, autoimmune disease, autoimmune disorder, chronic pain, mental health challenges, or you're neurodivergent, this humorous design perfectly sums up those days when your energy reserves have completely crashed. For anyone who is chronically ill, spoons are valuable
