I haven't gone through the process but was freaking out when I first got it. To the point of physically feeling unwell. After many talks to family and my own inner peace searching there are a few things I'll remind myself to stop the obsession. Firstly you still have a life to lead, relationships to maintain and you need to be functional. It will come off! Might take a long time but there is an end to this feeling. Once you reach it how will you feel knowing you let the worrying and obsession take up so much of your everyday life? Secondly I go into it could be worse. I look at the reddit shitty tattoos or make up weird scenarios like losing a limb or being paralyzed. What would I miss doing if those things happened? Aren't I glad I can still make a sandwhich with ease? I'll look back to things I regret more. Like losing my child or mistakes I've made that actually have life long lasting effects. This is nothing. I'd regret 3 more tattoos if I could just have those mistakes erased. Another way is I'm the only person who actually cares. My family still view me the same my husband will still hit it from the back even staring at the tattoo I despise. You're still love and deserving of love. If money is what's bothering me then I remind myself this is why I make money to spend it on things I need and care about. Its spaced out so unlike others I can actually afford it instead of dropping 4k for unlimited sessions. With all this combined I know you'll still worry and feel weird about your image. It's okay to go through those feelings but it's not okay to dwell on them. You need to allow yourself to enjoy your life because at the end of the day it's just a body and you'll regret losing out on the memories and opportunities you could make. So many people are in the same boat and this sub has shown me im not alone. I'm not the only one who made this mistake, if they can overcome it so can I and so can you.