Ok, so I have this dust mite allergy. When it flares up, it looks pretty darn bad.
I feel kinda like a creep getting in the pool with my skin looking that way (it's usually just on the lower part of my calves, which get the most exposure to dust from carpets), but on the other hand I know it's nothing that's going to harm anyone, even if they were to play footsie with me.
Right now it's looking kinda bad, and I'm conflicted. I still practice because, well, I don't want to lose out on pool time, obviously. But I'm very self-conscious whenever I walk out onto the deck.
So what do y'all think?
Is it ok to dive on in, as long as I know I'm not putting anyone's health at risk, even though it might make other swimmers go "Ewww!"? Or am I being inconsiderate?
PS: I swim at a gym, not on a team, so I can't simply explain the situation to my poolmates.
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I know how that feels. Dogs almost ruined my life.
I am allergic to dust mites as well. I've found that the zippered up covers, mattress, pillows, etc. helps. And my whole house is hard wood floors. definitely a good thing for anyone with allergies!
I can't imagine being allergic to dogs!
I absolutely love dogs. They're so much fun to play with, love on, wrestle with, hike with, hang out with.
Cats are cool, but they're a different kind of critter.
I have cats, mind you. Originally got cats to chase the field mice out of my house. I can't have dogs now b/c I live alone and I'm gone most of the day and I don't have enough land (only about an acre) so that they can run free. In other words, I can't provide them a pack, and a dog wants nothing more in this world than to be part of a pack.
A lonely dog is a miserable dog.
I have a mild allergy to cats, but it only shows up if I don't live with cats. When I have them in my house, I quickly build up a resistance.
Which is good, because when it gets cold, like it is now, I wake up wearing kitties every morning.
I know how that feels. Dogs almost ruined my life.
I am allergic to dust mites as well. I've found that the zippered up covers, mattress, pillows, etc. helps. And my whole house is hard wood floors. definitely a good thing for anyone with allergies!
I can't imagine being allergic to dogs!
I absolutely love dogs. They're so much fun to play with, love on, wrestle with, hike with, hang out with.
Cats are cool, but they're a different kind of critter.
I have cats, mind you. Originally got cats to chase the field mice out of my house. I can't have dogs now b/c I live alone and I'm gone most of the day and I don't have enough land (only about an acre) so that they can run free. In other words, I can't provide them a pack, and a dog wants nothing more in this world than to be part of a pack.
A lonely dog is a miserable dog.
I have a mild allergy to cats, but it only shows up if I don't live with cats. When I have them in my house, I quickly build up a resistance.
Which is good, because when it gets cold, like it is now, I wake up wearing kitties every morning.
