13 Things Every Person With Spring Allergies Knows To Be True

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For some parts of the U.S., allergy season is already upon us. And for those with allergies, that means the start of complete and total MISERY.

As plants come back to life after the winter, pollen is released into the air — leading to sniffling, sneezing, and itchy eyes for people with seasonal allergic rhinitis (or hay fever).

If you’re a spring allergy sufferer, you probably know the following to be true:

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Contemplating wearing goggles outside to shield your eyes from the pollen. (And being so sad when you actually tried it and found out it didn’t help at all.) 

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Having tissues on your desk … and in your purse … and on your nightstand … and in the bathroom … and in the kitchen … and in your car … and in your pocket. Basically, having tissues readily accessible, ALWAYS.

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Realizing all too well that skin isn’t the only thing that can itch — eyeballs can, too. And they do. All. The. Time.

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Secretly hoping the whole “allergy eyes” makeup trend actually catches on. (”Oh yeah, my eyes are totally red on purpose!”)

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Being the recipient of SO many dirty looks when you sneeze. (No, lady-who’s-shooting-me-the-stink-eye, I’m NOT contagious.)  

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Being tired of people staring at the, uh, “stuff” on your nose. (For the last time, it’s peeling skin, NOT boogers.)  

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Religiously checking the pollen tracker app on your phone.

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Having weird lint in your pockets from the used tissues you forgot to take out before washing your clothes.  

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Constantly explaining to people that no, you didn’t just finish crying for three hours, this is just how your eyes look from March to July.

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The air of exasperation wafting from your friends and family after they’ve said “bless you” for the 15th time in a row. (You appreciate the politeness, but you sneeze so much that it’s probably pointless.)

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This thought: “Wait, what is the limit on the amount of allergy medication I can buy in a month?”

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Fresh cut grass is THE WORST.

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You’re used to running from your house to your car, from your car to your office, from your office to the coffee shop — not because you’re in a hurry, but because you’re trying to avoid being outside. 

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