Tattoos and anxiety

[kevoreally]

Any one here goto a parlor and get inked but have anxiety during the process? Im loaded with tattoos but everyone I have ha I had someone with me except 1.. im terrified of being TRAPPED and i get that feeling wvery time I start the tattoo because i dont want yo leave during the session and I dont want a half complete piece.. lol im heading to a parlor now in my fiances town but she is going to work so she wont be able yo come to my rescue if I need it.. i hate being alone lol

[Agora1]

kevoreally, That is a very common feeling of not wanting to be trapped. I usually bring my headphones with and listen to a tape. Since this is the first time you are getting inked by yourself, use the forum for support unless they don't allow cell phones while they are working.

Just know we are here to help you breathe through this. Good Luck..

[kevoreally in reply to Agora1]

Well I dont think ill be getting any ink today but I will be getting my design drawn hopefully but thank you ill keep you posted in this thread

[Anxiouspony12]

I had my first tattoo in ages a few week ago and I was bit nervous at first but I talked to my tattoo artist and he put me at ease. I actually enjoyed the process a lot! To me it was like meditating relaxing and an almost spiritual experience! I had my biggest tattoo yet and want loads more' I haven't got very many yet. I think it's addictive! Yes it was painful as on back of my thigh so the colouring really hurt. But I had loads of pillows and had breaks. And my tattoo artist let me listen to my iPod and read my manga comic so I was happy. It was tattoo place never been and new artist but calming place to be. And I had bad traumatic relationship that ended which got ptsd from so it was my way to get something to represent surviving and being a fighter. 😊And it's something I think looks cool. And I got ADHD but told my tattoo artist took good care of me. 😊The healing process has been worse for me. Getting tatt done is so like spiritual! 😊

[kevoreally]

So I made it to the parlor which isnt really the hard part.. its now waiting haha thank you for all who have been replying I love this forum for this exact reason it proves we are never alone and that there are people who understand and have their own coping methods and that plan b is always around the corner

[Connortyu7]

I have this problem a lot not just getting tattooed but in the barbers as well anywhere I feel I have to sit still and let some one work on my things I used to love now feel like a nightmare I'd be interested to hear of anything anyone does to help in these situations

[kevoreally in reply to Connortyu7]

I love the barbershop I feel so embarrassed because I could easily fall asleep when they cut my hair it just feels so relaxing thats honestly the best feeling ever when I get a haircut! My fiance rubs my head and scratches it and its just so soothing its my weakness like a belly rub for a dog as for tattoos i usually listen to music I ended up getting an appointment for the 22nd this will be better because my fiance wil be there and ill have extra money