Not Speaking & Still Wanting to be Heard

I have severe laryngitis. I can't say "hello" or "thank you". I can't yell at my cat to stop eating my Valentine's roses. I can't cry for help. It seems that I can't immediately be heard.

This is an interesting and insightful condition for a communication coach, and for someone who essentially earns a living by speaking.

Has this happened to you? Have you been in a situation when you could not speak? Has it changed the way in which you approach writing, facial expressions, or bodily expression?