Fear of flying and a little allergy

Jul 19, 2007

Tomorrow we fly out to Tulsa. Life would be soooo much easier if I could conquer my fear of flying.
To add to the fun I’m having an allergic reaction to something. It’s a product I’ve used dozens of times, but this time my skin doesn’t like it. I’ve added extra medicine to my already full regiem of meds for my allergies. If I don’t scratch it won’t turn into hives. If I can just ignore the burning, itching, painful sensation it will eventually go away. I know that. I’ve done this before. But it is never pleasant. Yes, that was an understatement. But getting all worked up about it never helps, so calm it is. But damn, it hurts. Another product off my shelves for good. Why have I not mentioned the product? Because it is an allergic reaction, and no fault of the product in question. If I put on my blog that I’m having a problem with this product then, well, I know how the Internet loves rumors. It’s a lovely product, one I’ve enjoyed using. I know I am prone to allergies, and I won’t harm the reputation of a good product by giving it’s name here.
I’m going to put more supposedly soothing lotion on my skin. I’ll be fine in a little while as long as I resist the temptation to rub or scratch. This, too, shall pass. Damnit.