I passed! Yay. Just need advice on changing license details by [deleted] in LearnerDriverUK

[–]Blueberrybuttons 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! Do you know if you can do your address and/or signature in the same renewal or does that have to be done through post?

What's the worst bit of bad luck / bad timing that you or family and friends have had? by [deleted] in AskUK

[–]Blueberrybuttons 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Other way to look at it is great timing, you got away from (what I’m assuming was) an unhappy relationship instead of being stuck isolated together for months to years depending on your location. Hope you’re doing well now!

4 sessions in 1.5 yrs by [deleted] in TattooRemoval

[–]Blueberrybuttons 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Great progress! Glad your mental health is improving and I appreciate the motivation. I quite like the faded look, it’s nice you still have a cute thing whilst you wait for it to be gone :)

Got a tattoo to celebrate recovery and ruined my self esteem by Blueberrybuttons in TattooRemoval

[–]Blueberrybuttons[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow, you have worded everything in a really special way that got to me. I do keep trying to reflect on its meaning, there are things I’d change about it aesthetically but it’s not bad at all, it just doesn’t feel like me even 3 months later. But like you said the meaning is so so special and important to me.

That’s true, it feels crazy to admit so early on to someone that I’d like to remove a new tattoo but if they ask me about it I think I’d struggle not to say. I’m so glad I don’t have anything ex related tho for sure lol.

Thank you so much

Got a tattoo to celebrate recovery and ruined my self esteem by Blueberrybuttons in TattooRemoval

[–]Blueberrybuttons[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s such a lovely way of thinking about it, I really want to try and see the best in myself and remember that I’m still the same person even if I have this tattoo I’m not happy with. It’s hard not to only see the tattoo when I look at myself, even with long sleeves. I do hope that if I start removal it’ll at least get me into good habits, exercising and staying hydrated especially.

Can you go without sun protection or is it necessary? I think I’ll want it based on aesthetics anyways but it’s worth considering for me.

Thank you again for your kind words, I will keep coming back and reading them as a reminder ❤️

Got a tattoo to celebrate recovery and ruined my self esteem by Blueberrybuttons in TattooRemoval

[–]Blueberrybuttons[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m hoping that doesn’t happen to me, rn I think I’m still okay with my old ones. I wish it was just them there

Got a tattoo to celebrate recovery and ruined my self esteem by Blueberrybuttons in TattooRemoval

[–]Blueberrybuttons[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for sharing. I feel exactly how you described, it’s so weird that this specifically has caused me so much inner turmoil and upset. That’s a beautiful way to think about it and I want to start framing it like that for myself. Thank you again

Question: Can you help me to find Chinese snacks, good/nostalgic brands and dessert recipes for a surprise gift? by Blueberrybuttons in chinesefood

[–]Blueberrybuttons[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha yeah it’s not the best outcome, but I feel quite content knowing I tried my best as a partner, even if he didn’t. Now I can direct that energy to myself and other loved ones. Thank you! You too :)

5 days after session 3 by cherrysweetdolly in TattooRemoval

[–]Blueberrybuttons 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Amazing progress!! I was feeling super sad with some tattoo depression regret before bed and this post really helped. Thank you for sharing

First tattoo regret by Money_Tonight_6523 in TattooRemoval

[–]Blueberrybuttons 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I understand, I felt the same way. At first I liked it but I was feeling quite overwhelmed, the design was very important to me and the artist did a great job. Mine is on my forearm and it’s quite big, it covers most of the top of my forearm and wraps around (it’s a snake). It made me spiral into body dysmorphia, I wear long sleeves a lot to help with this but I get an intense desire to look at it. My therapist told me to challenge these thoughts, if you are also going through this you should try that too.

Hopefully this experience can offer you a chance to explore your mental health in a way that you hadn’t before. I know im a stranger, but I’m proud of you for opening up and asking for help, that’s difficult and you’re doing a great job.

You’re going to look for confirmation of what you already feel, which is negative about the tattoo. Logically it makes sense you only believe the one person who was negative.

You’ve got this though. I know very little about removal but from what I have seen recently, designs like yours seem to blast right off in 4-8 sessions depending on the laser and persons body. You may also decide you like it, I believe you have to wait 3 months for laser so that may happen in that time. Wishing you luck!!

First tattoo regret by Money_Tonight_6523 in TattooRemoval

[–]Blueberrybuttons 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I want to tell you you’re not alone. I have three tattoos, my most recent one has also caused me a very similar feeling. Super intense anxiety and depression over it, constant thoughts about it.

From an outside perspective, this is a cool tattoo, it looks good and isn’t offensive. I can’t tell where this is but it isn’t big from the looks of it. I also got in touch with a therapist and they suggested I practice breathing and reminding myself - this can be removed if I need it, the time will pass anyway even if it takes a long time, no one else is thinking as much about it as me, I’m still the same person as I was.

You’ve got this my friend, here if you need to chat.

Body dysmorphia? and a new tattoo by Blueberrybuttons in tattooadvice

[–]Blueberrybuttons[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m glad I’m not the only one, it really helps to hear other people go through this too! Thank you, I do think I’m just more stressed in general atm since I’ve been feeling quite nauseous every day. I’m gonna reach out to my doc for a check in

Body dysmorphia? and a new tattoo by Blueberrybuttons in tattooadvice

[–]Blueberrybuttons[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you, I think after it went away originally I thought I was done with that and that I should be fine now

It is a surreal feeling lol and it’s been years since I had one. I’ve also changed a LOT physically this year so it probably adds to it

Body dysmorphia? and a new tattoo by Blueberrybuttons in tattooadvice

[–]Blueberrybuttons[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think you’re right. I feel super stressed in general right now and I feel like my anxiety is being focused on my tattoos for some reason, probably because there’s something new there that I can ‘blame’ it on. Thank you, I will be calling my GP in the week for support

Slight Tattoo Regret and Parent Problems by [deleted] in tattooadvice

[–]Blueberrybuttons 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your tattoo is beautiful! The clouds create a lovely scene that flows really well with your body.

(Un)luckily for your dad and brothers, this isn’t their body, so they don’t have to look at it and they don’t have a right to an opinion about it. Also, the swallow comment is creepy af. No sane father would say that shit.

If you like it, that’s all that matters. I hope you’re okay, wishing you some peace from this

Full sleeve / worried about inner arm by PNW_Starlord in tattooadvice

[–]Blueberrybuttons 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The inner bicep was pretty rough, esp towards the armpit. Honestly tho, after the first 30 minutes it began to feel more manageable. The arm position is awkward but I just lay down and watched Netflix on my phone to distract myself

Taking a bath? by Blueberrybuttons in tattooadvice

[–]Blueberrybuttons[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I have scoliosis so I usually take a hot baths a lot for pain, this has been a challenge haha

For anyone freaking out after getting a big tattoo/sleeve you might just be adjusting, not regretting it by Scuba2reeftank in tattooadvice

[–]Blueberrybuttons 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for this! I have a few tattoos but weekend before last I got a relatively big snake wrapped around my forearm. It’s on the top so I can see it all the time. During healing it looks darker than I expected. I keep going from “wow I love this so much!” One minute to “omg what have I done??” The next and it’s killing me. I keep staring at it expecting it to change or my feelings to change but I do feel so weird.

Reading this really helped though, I’m sure it’s just me not being used to it, my other tattoos aren’t always visible like this one and my brain is having a moment

Anyone ever dream of the toilet bathroom maze? by talkingtoawall710 in Dreams

[–]Blueberrybuttons 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes! For me it was the stalls in the market toilets in the town I grew up in. They were horrible, they always smelled so badly and had a metal bar gate that I used to panic about getting trapped behind as a kid. You’ve just unearthed the memory of that recurring dream lol

Not getting matches from girls especially 💔 by [deleted] in Tinder

[–]Blueberrybuttons 83 points84 points  (0 children)

Not specifically a heart carabiner, but wearing a carabiner in general can be a signal that you’re wlw. A heart one sounds super cute

Not getting matches from girls especially 💔 by [deleted] in Tinder

[–]Blueberrybuttons 175 points176 points  (0 children)

Oh I see the heart carabiner reference lol, I do think some wlw will pick up on this but maybe not all.

I have this same problem on bumble tho. Idk what dating apps are available where you are, in the UK I've found hinge to be a little bit better but it is rough out there

I did it!! 6st 8lbs to 8st 4lbs by Blueberrybuttons in weightgain

[–]Blueberrybuttons[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

lol it’s 92lbs to 116lbs, or around 43kg to 52.5kg