Heatherr Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 (edited) First initiation post.  New to this forum, have a lot of tattoo questions that I hope I am able to ask on the forum soon. 🙂 Edited September 5, 2019 by Heatherr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAC1961 Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 Welcome 👋 Feel free to ask your questions right here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heatherr Posted September 5, 2019 Author Share Posted September 5, 2019 I recently had a half sleeve done.  It is my first large tattoo.  The regret, and panic I feel after getting this tattoo has been crushing to me.  I am not an emotional person so this is strange behavior for me.  Is this normal? Not normal? I am trying to reason with myself to find something about the tattoo that I love and I can't.  I feel like I am talking myself further down the rabbit hole and almost into a depression over it all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samth Posted September 6, 2019 Share Posted September 6, 2019 I know people that have experienced this, especially when it is a large or highly visible tattoo. You've drastically changed the way you look, so your brain has to "re-define" how it pictures your body. This can often lead to some temporary distress or anxieties. All my friends who have experienced this felt better after your brain gets used to your new look and self image. Hope that helps! Hands On 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsuk Posted September 7, 2019 Share Posted September 7, 2019 On 9/5/2019 at 10:25 PM, Heatherr said: I recently had a half sleeve done.  It is my first large tattoo.  The regret, and panic I feel after getting this tattoo has been crushing to me.  I am not an emotional person so this is strange behavior for me.  Is this normal? Not normal? I am trying to reason with myself to find something about the tattoo that I love and I can't.  I feel like I am talking myself further down the rabbit hole and almost into a depression over it all. I ve not been here for long but it seems this feeling is very common and i would go as far as considering it as part of the overall healing process Most likely time will have you deal with that feeling before you know it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oboogie Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 You'll get over it. I promise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoonWraith Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 On 9/5/2019 at 4:25 PM, Heatherr said: I recently had a half sleeve done.  It is my first large tattoo.  The regret, and panic I feel after getting this tattoo has been crushing to me.  I am not an emotional person so this is strange behavior for me.  Is this normal? Not normal? I am trying to reason with myself to find something about the tattoo that I love and I can't.  I feel like I am talking myself further down the rabbit hole and almost into a depression over it all. I've never had this happen personally, but I've seen a lot of people online talking about similar feelings. I'm sure you'll get over it eventually. If people can learn to carry on with life after getting an amputation or 3rd degree burns, you can get used to a tattoo. (Sorry if that sounds harsh, but the human brain is surprisingly adaptable.) If you still hate it in a few years, maybe you can get it lasered off? But that's seriously doubtful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 On 9/5/2019 at 1:25 PM, Heatherr said: I recently had a half sleeve done.  It is my first large tattoo.  The regret, and panic I feel after getting this tattoo has been crushing to me.  I am not an emotional person so this is strange behavior for me.  Is this normal? Not normal? I am trying to reason with myself to find something about the tattoo that I love and I can't.  I feel like I am talking myself further down the rabbit hole and almost into a depression over it all. it's totally normal scottyg 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carmelita Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 It'll pass. If you check for my posts in this forum you'll find the thoughts, panic attacks I had. I know it is a weird feeling that can take over but it'l go away! Give it time. scottyg 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottyg Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 first thing I thought when I got home after lining my backpiece was, oh my god, I've got some DUDE on my back! then I was like, eh, it's a god, and cool as hell. Â SStu 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curasy Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 On 9/10/2019 at 3:15 PM, Carmelita said: It'll pass. If you check for my posts in this forum you'll find the thoughts, panic attacks I had. I know it is a weird feeling that can take over but it'l go away! Give it time. Â Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curasy Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 Hey I’m new to this forum I recently got a large tattoo ( part of a on going sleeve ) covers my whole wrist area I had it done 3 weeks ago at first I really liked it but as days went by I started getting all depresssed and sad I woke up staring at it thinking was this a good choice my girlfriend has been there for me through out it all I’m currently 3 weeks in since it been done I’m starting to feel a little better I guess I just need advice on how to cope and if I will ever feel normal from people with similar experiences thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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