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
Today, I'm allergic to not only bug spray, but also mosquitos. I'm staying at a bug-infested lake for 5 days. FML
Today, I found out that my "mosquito bite" was in fact a jellyfish sting I got in Mexico, which has caused me to break out into horrendous hives in the airport waiting for the flight home. It's okay though, the plane is only delayed for 7 hours. FML
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
Today, 2 hours before a 13-hour flight, I found out I had head lice. I'm a 24-year-old woman. FML
Today, I found out that I am allergic to one of the preservatives that they put in aloe. I found this out after I put some on a severe sunburn I have. Not only am I sunburned, but now I am severely itchy as well. FML
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Top comments
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)
souneshi 10
There has to be an alternative. I'm sorry, OP.
rebamoo 14
Use organic mosquito repellent that's non-toxic. Win-win. There's essential oil blends and bracelets also. Made to repel mosquitos.
mrswombat 16
Try making your own out of essential oils!
xnemesis1981 15
Citronella oil and lots of it.
mintlegendary 14
Use Skin So Soft!!
theBalloonPerson 26
I use pennyroyal oil (in the mint family.) We have a lot of mosquitos around. Also sometimes I use a peppermint spray. You can include certain things in your diet, to make you less appealing to those blood suckers. Also planting a small pot(s) especially by windows, and resting area. Essential oils & plants that are repellant include: Mint family (Horsemint, catnip, etc) Marigolds Fennel Thyme Clove Ageratum Garlic And so on...
snackerattacker 11
Bruh you're a mosquito
emisara93 18
Lemongrass oil is a great natural bug repellant. :)
kimise 21
Citronella extract//oil. Apply a few drops on several areas of your exposed skin-No bug will come near you. Have fun!
SailorSolaris 43
Some pet stores sell organic insect repellent for animals. It's all made from oils. The brand is Mad about Organics. And yes, it's all human-grade ingredients. I actually had a chance to talk to the owner of the company.