EPTAlso do not ever consider getting a tribal tattoo, seriously those things are the stupid most generic things.
Remember a tattoo doesnt need a deeper meaning, your body is a canvas make it artful, and colourful.
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TryThis
Canada1522 Posts
Also do not ever consider getting a tribal tattoo, seriously those things are the stupid most generic things. Remember a tattoo doesnt need a deeper meaning, your body is a canvas make it artful, and colourful. | ||
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redoxx
United States333 Posts
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BreaK
Canada890 Posts
On April 11 2011 05:20 tofucake wrote: It's more of like....it's a bit of metal. Skin is not intended to have bits of metal jabbed into it, especially at high speed.....it's just.....errrrrg. Whatever. I'm gonna man up and get something. Right now the best idea is the puzzle piece.... This might not help... You don't feel the needle going into your skin! The feeling i compare it to is a hot steak knife being slowly moved across your skin, but not enough to break the skin. It seems like its more of a psychological thing for you, in which case it might be wise to get the tattoo in a place that you can't stare at while you're getting it done. | ||
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BreaK
Canada890 Posts
On April 11 2011 05:22 TryThis wrote: the location of the tattoo matters for what your going to get. Also do not ever consider getting a tribal tattoo, seriously those things are the stupid most generic things. Remember a tattoo doesnt need a deeper meaning, your body is a canvas make it artful, and colourful. Yes! Whatever you do, don't pick something from the books the tattoo places have or off they're walls. Get something that will truly be your own. | ||
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BoldMan
United States168 Posts
if you're gonna get one, remember to make it worthwhile and meaningful getting some arbitrary little sign is probably not a great idea you can try to look for something "cool" to put on your body, and be excited when it gets on but you're always going to find a tattoo that someone else has that is "cooler" so make it meaningful if you're gonna get it, and remember not to fuck it up "manning up" isn't about getting a tat on your body because of social influences, but its about doing whatever the fuck you know is right gl hf | ||
tofucake
Hyrule19022 Posts
My fear of needles is nowhere near as comparable to my fear of spiders (seriously, I cower and start crying if I see one....it's kinda sad)...but one of the tattoos I've been most wanting is a spider....I don't know why. Erm.... Anyway, my first won't be anything complex or colorful or anything like that, since I've seen those getting done..and they look painful. | ||
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Chef
10810 Posts
It seems like you don't care what the picture is, you just want to show people you have a tattoo... IMO there are better things to spend your money on, and better ways to show people you're manly. | ||
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tofucake
Hyrule19022 Posts
On April 11 2011 05:26 BoldMan wrote: remember tattoos stay on for fucking forever if you're gonna get one, remember to make it worthwhile and meaningful getting some arbitrary little sign is probably not a great idea you can try to look for something "cool" to put on your body, and be excited when it gets on but you're always going to find a tattoo that someone else has that is "cooler" so make it meaningful if you're gonna get it, and remember not to fuck it up "manning up" isn't about getting a tat on your body because of social influences, but its about doing whatever the fuck you know is right gl hf manning up in my case is more about overcoming my fear. | ||
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AirbladeOrange
United States2572 Posts
I have a weird relationship with needles myself. The one time I donated blood in high school I got sick, a few shots I got at the doctor's made me sick, and about 20 minutes into getting my tattoo I got sick. Needles themselves don't make me squirm, but after getting them in me, a little bit later I get a little ill. I always have to lay down, which I did even though I was getting ink on my arm. It was slightly embarrassing but ultimately not a big deal at all. If you want a tattoo and have a specific one in mind, don't let your fear get in the way. However, I don't suggest getting a tattoo of whatever TO get over your fear. | ||
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tofucake
Hyrule19022 Posts
On April 11 2011 05:29 Chef wrote: I've actually had a few tattoos that I've wanted to get in mind for a few years now. It's not a matter of wanting them for the sake of having them, it's a matter of "can I overcome my phobia to obtain something I want?"Why do you want a tattoo? Is it to prove yourself you're man enough to have someone paint your skin with a needle for a half hour? It seems like you don't care what the picture is, you just want to show people you have a tattoo... IMO there are better things to spend your money on, and better ways to show people you're manly. On April 11 2011 05:39 AirbladeOrange wrote: Systematic desensitization is an actual treatment. Obviously I don't have a therapist sitting next to me saying that this is the way to go, but right now I'm just gauging ideas. If I have a good idea of what I'd like to do first that isn't retarded, I'd take it to a real therapist and say "I want to try to get over this phobia, here's my idea, is it good or do you recommend something else?" etc.Chef makes a good point. Of course it's all up to you, but getting a tattoo just to have one (your initial one to gage what it's like) seems like a bad idea. I have a weird relationship with needles myself. The one time I donated blood in high school I got sick, a few shots I got at the doctor's made me sick, and about 20 minutes into getting my tattoo I got sick. Needles themselves don't make me squirm, but after getting them in me, a little bit later I get a little ill. I always have to lay down, which I did even though I was getting ink on my arm. It was slightly embarrassing but ultimately not a big deal at all. If you want a tattoo and have a specific one in mind, don't let your fear get in the way. However, I don't suggest getting a tattoo of whatever TO get over your fear. | ||
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Uldridge
Belgium4718 Posts
One piece that's going to be in it will be my inner arm, looking all torn up, showing the ulna/radius and the dog clinging on to it. My upper forearm will have the dog, blending into either a profile perspective, or an awesome eye kind of thing. | ||
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tofucake
Hyrule19022 Posts
On April 11 2011 05:47 Uldridge wrote: I'm going to get a full sleeve. One piece that's going to be in it will be my inner arm, looking all torn up, showing the ulna/radius and the dog clinging on to it. My upper forearm will have the dog, blending into either a profile perspective, or an awesome eye kind of thing. That's great but in what way does that have anything to do with me? | ||
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iGrok
United States5142 Posts
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a176
Canada6688 Posts
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Derez
Netherlands6068 Posts
- Think long and hard about the location, and don't just pick a location because it's painless. The place you're getting your tattoo does in fact have actual implications in 'the real world'. We live in a world where tattoo's aren't exactly welcomed in professional situations, and even if this isn't a concern now, it might become one in the future. Also, when it comes to a location: if you're getting a very 'personal' tattoo, do you want to explain your life story to everyone that sees it? Both are questions you kinda should answer for yourself before doing it. - Even smallish tattoo's take quite a while to set. Expect to be in a chair for quite a while (at least an hour). Expect for parts of your body to start cramping up while it's being set. It's not only the needles that add to the experience. - Biggest 'duh' point: Visit multiple tattoo shops before committing. Don't walk into the first one you see and just do it there. Always go to a shop with a good reputation, and with a tattoo artist you connect with on some level. Talk over your anxiousness and your design with one of them. Once you have your basic idea, they can help you improve on it rapidly. If you're able to 'trust' the person setting the tattoo, it is easier. Don't ever let a friend set one on you.\ - If you decide to do it: Eat something beforehand, and bring a bottle of soda to drink during. If you feel very anxious, bring a friend. If the sound of the needles gets on your nerves when you visit shops, bring your own mp3 player or ask em to turn up the music. Most tattoo artists understand your nervousness perfectly fine and it won't offend them in any way at all. It's about you being comfortable while they do their job. This isn't ment as one of those 'don't get tattoo' advices, I have several myself and none of them were a mistake. I was rather anxious before getting my first one, but it turned out to be a pretty enjoyable experience. Millions have gotten a tattoo before you, and you can do this too. The entire experience of getting tattoo-ed is just hyped up by those that have one for the sake of having one. It's really not that big a deal. I like the spider idea and how it relates to the entire concept of overcoming your fears, because the only good tattoo is a tattoo that actually means something to you. As for designs: I believe in getting something unique. Get something that says something about who you are, who you were or where you want to go. Get something that means something to you, you're getting this for yourself. | ||
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Grobyc
Canada18410 Posts
On April 11 2011 06:29 Derez wrote: Things to consider (just incase you didn't yet): - Think long and hard about the location, and don't just pick a location because it's painless. The place you're getting your tattoo does in fact have actual implications in 'the real world'. We live in a world where tattoo's aren't exactly welcomed in professional situations, and even if this isn't a concern now, it might become one in the future. Also, when it comes to a location: if you're getting a very 'personal' tattoo, do you want to explain your life story to everyone that sees it? Both are questions you kinda should answer for yourself before doing it. - Even smallish tattoo's take quite a while to set. Expect to be in a chair for quite a while (at least an hour). Expect for parts of your body to start cramping up while it's being set. It's not only the needles that add to the experience. - Biggest 'duh' point: Visit multiple tattoo shops before committing. Don't walk into the first one you see and just do it there. Always go to a shop with a good reputation, and with a tattoo artist you connect with on some level. Talk over your anxiousness and your design with one of them. Once you have your basic idea, they can help you improve on it rapidly. If you're able to 'trust' the person setting the tattoo, it is easier. Don't ever let a friend set one on you.\ - If you decide to do it: Eat something beforehand, and bring a bottle of soda to drink during. If you feel very anxious, bring a friend. If the sound of the needles gets on your nerves when you visit shops, bring your own mp3 player or ask em to turn up the music. Most tattoo artists understand your nervousness perfectly fine and it won't offend them in any way at all. It's about you being comfortable while they do their job. This isn't ment as one of those 'don't get tattoo' advices, I have several myself and none of them were a mistake. I was rather anxious before getting my first one, but it turned out to be a pretty enjoyable experience. Millions have gotten a tattoo before you, and you can do this too. The entire experience of getting tattoo-ed is just hyped up by those that have one for the sake of having one. It's really not that big a deal. I like the spider idea and how it relates to the entire concept of overcoming your fears, because the only good tattoo is a tattoo that actually means something to you. As for designs: I believe in getting something unique. Get something that says something about who you are, who you were or where you want to go. Get something that means something to you, you're getting this for yourself. I've never gotten a tattoo, although I would like to at some point as well, but this seems like a lot of good advice. I like the idea of getting a spider due to your fear of them. Conquering your fear of needles and spiders simultaneously  | ||
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Vlare
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Raeleigh
Canada902 Posts
So I spent a lot of nights not sleeping and really thinking it over. I ended up getting + Show Spoiler + ![[image loading]](http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/197936_10150113855899130_507349129_6658341_1350788_n.jpg) Edit: Someone said don't get a tribal tattoo.. In my defense, this isn't a tribal wolf, HAHA. But on that subject: There's nothing wrong with tribal art. I'm half first nations, and some of our designs are very tribal-esque, while others are more native-art style. Get what you want! There are some EXTREMELY beautiful tribal designs. It's on the left side of my back. It took an extremely, extremely long time to decide on this though. I'm getting something else to match on the right side of my back later this year. Point i'm trying to make is: I'm almost ripped my hair out making this decision. It is going to have to last me forever. But I love it now. As for pain.. I've gotten my k9 piercings done(angel&snake bites), and I've had to re-pierce my top lip myself quite a few times. But that pain was like... nothing, compared to my tattoo. With a tattoo, doing the outline is fine. It feels like someone is taking an exacto knife and cutting the outline out in your skin. It's not unbearable, but it is kind of annoying. The thing that hurt the most was getting it colored in. It honestly seemed like endless pain. The worst worst worst was the last 10 minutes. Coloring in that last little area that's already super tender.. Oh boy. But as much pain as it might be, it is and will always be 100% worth it. I love it so much. On April 11 2011 06:28 a176 wrote: initially, you should be more concerned with your wallet than the design. tattoos can be shitfuck expensive, especially larger ones. I wouldn't worry about this. If it's something you really want, just go for it. But if you're planning on something small, there's always a minimum charge of like 80$~ or so. My friend got something super small on her hip, and she had to pay a minimum or 80$. Also, I'm not telling you to get one, I'm just telling you from a first hand experience. Just make sure you're going to love it and are willing to sit through the pain. ^_^b good luck! I'm already thinking about getting a new one in a couple weeks instead of changing my bottom piercings. :> Hahaha. It's addicting! | ||
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Cite
Australia251 Posts
Also to experience how it feels, the closest I can come up with is having a pet with really long nails trying to climb up your arm and failing multiple times (Not necessarily clawing into you but you know that long finely tipped nail scratching on your skin feeling? thats it). In terms of what people are saying about being sure and all that - Do be sure about what you want but don't let the aspect of it being forever put you off. Nowadays if you really truly hate your tat there are good enough laser removal methods to help nearly permanently get rid off it (Costly but hey its the price to pay to fix a regret that used to be considered permanent). TLDR: Take a friend, and its a pain that WILL get better over time. Your friends just there to be your bitch and take your mind off the phobia. edit- btw like people have said, avoid areas where bone is close to the skin 'cause that can be quite a surprise in pain levels compared to areas like your arm, leg etc where its fleshy. Oh and I m not too sure how particular the artists are where you are, but try not to take a too complex design where there are multiple lines separated by small gaps. In my experience artists avoid doing those due to lines expanding a bit after they are done and sometimes they just straight say they can't do it. I guess once you're settled on your idea of getting a tat, get a couple back ups and check well ahead of time if the artists can do your #1 pick first and check multiple places if they can't - don't settle for 2nd choices just 'cause one place can't do your first. | ||
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Loanshark
China3094 Posts
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