Today, I found out I'm allergic to mosquito repellent. I fly out on a two month trip to India on Saturday. FML
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Today, I found out I'm allergic to bug repellent. So instead of having a couple of itchy bug bites, my skin feels like it's on fire and is violently itchy everywhere the repellent has touched. FML
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Today, I found out I have a new allergy: the sun. My face is so swollen that it has started to bleed to relieve the pressure. Today is also day 6 of the 3-month European trip that I spent all year saving for. FML
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Today, I was getting ready for a very unpleasant doctor's appointment. I got out of the shower and used a new body spray all over my torso and arms. Turns out I'm allergic to it and now my skin is on fire, so now I get to go to an already uncomfortable appointment even more uncomfortable than I'd planned. FML
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amc597 28
Isn't there a little clip on mosquito repellent that you don't have to spray on your body?
haileyrows 26
That'll come back to bite ya in the ass
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Comments (153)
TheySaidWhat 9
I'm from India. It's the world's largest democracy and fastest growing economy. The only pest in this situation is you :/
rushabh97 13
I'm from India and dengue is spreading fast here. FYL.
Dominus101 20
Just make sure your blood Is bitter, so No sugary sweets, alcohol such as beer will actually help
Redgy22 26
Try Avon Skin So Soft. Works great!
smoothies14 32
At least you found out before your trip. Now you can get a true Indian experience with alternative Indian solutions. Or, you know, all the other American solutions still available.
jCourtt 9
I am too! I have to use a lavender oil spray. It works better than any bug spray and it smells good :)
Brainybadass 3
Go to Bath and Body Works and buy their Japanese Cherry Blossom lotion and body spray. It repels almost all insects. Trust me, I used it to repel ticks, fire ants, spiders, mosquitoes, and everything else when I was in the carolinas
IreneProblems 14
You might be allergic to DEET, the stuff that makes mosquitos go away, which is a pretty common allergy. You can find some DEET free mosquito repellent on Amazon
NodakN8V 25
It's India. The mosquitos are the least of your problems...
tranced_ 45
what do you mean sir? pls elaborate. .
fmlperson8264 16
Yeah... Don't get me started about the giant creepy yellow wasps...
riddhi 16
you just have to steer clear of them
acps199610 12
Well, that's suck!