upon further review

i am going to have to kick the vaporub habit.
yes, that is what i said. i'm hangin' it up.

unbeknownst to me (although it is printed on the label), you are not to use vaporub in or under the nostrils.
that's like saying not to put...WELL...i won't go there.
anyway, that is exactly where i was using it. it has a stronger effect when you put it under the nose. i mean...i want a little buzz off it, i ain't gonna lie.

anyhoo, i have been using this miracle drug for close to a month now and i was beginning to worry about it becoming such a habit (not sure why)
so i decided to research it.
bad idea.

here's what i found:

"since vaporub is an oil-based medication, it shouldn't be used in or under the nose, inside the mouth or swallowed. any oil-based product can get into the lungs if used improperly."

"the product should only be used for 5-7 days until symptoms resolve."

"ingestion of menthol, camphor and essential oils may cause nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, drowsiness and coma."

"symptoms of a vaporub overdose may include twitching facial muscles, muscle spasms, excessive thirst, convulsions, rigid muscles, slow breathing, burning of the mouth or the throat, skin irritation, abdominal pain, nausea & vomiting, rapid pulse, restlessness or agitation, unusual behavior, and unconsciousness."

nice. i'm so glad i have yet another addiction that if not for sure, could potentially be the cause of my death.
i'm beginning to think i need to go to betty ford.
help me.

aaaaaahhhhhhh.
~c