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How To Overcome Vaporub Addiction?

I have an addiction to vapo rub , its been going on for about a month. I rub it on my hands and cup them over my nose and mouth and breathe it in. I do this about half a dozen times a day. I also scoop some out of the jar with my finger and rub it on my tongue. I don t generally put alot of it in my mouth , maybe an amount the size of a dime , but I do it several times a day also and I close my mouth and let it melt on my tongue. I can t explain why I feel the need to do this ..i feel like the smell soothes me and I enjoy the hot Cold sensation on my tongue and on the back of my throat. Is this going to harm me or make me sick , I do worry about it. I am finding it incredibly difficult to resist doing this.
Tue, 19 Jul 2016
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Hello,
Addiction of Vapo Rub is harmful to health. Vapo rubs are made to use externally, on skin. Consumption of Vapo Rub may creates side effects like Loss of appetite, Nausea, Vomitting. Consumption of Camphor containing Vaporub may creates serious side effects like Twitching of Muscles, Excessive Thirst, Rapid pulse, sever vomitting.
Try to keep Vaporub as far as possible. If possible throw all packs of Vaporub out of the home and working place so you won't crave for it. Try some lozenges medications to create same feel and effect to body.

Thanks & Take Care,
Dr. Suraj D.
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How To Overcome Vaporub Addiction?

Hello, Addiction of Vapo Rub is harmful to health. Vapo rubs are made to use externally, on skin. Consumption of Vapo Rub may creates side effects like Loss of appetite, Nausea, Vomitting. Consumption of Camphor containing Vaporub may creates serious side effects like Twitching of Muscles, Excessive Thirst, Rapid pulse, sever vomitting. Try to keep Vaporub as far as possible. If possible throw all packs of Vaporub out of the home and working place so you won t crave for it. Try some lozenges medications to create same feel and effect to body. Thanks & Take Care, Dr. Suraj D.