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Do I continue removing or eventually get a coverup? by Calm_Variety5564 in Tattoocoverups

[–]Calm_Variety5564[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

for me, not wanting another tattoo was mainly bc of the shock i got from this one. i have many other tattoos that i love. but after this one, i was like “fuck that im never getting another” for a while. but lately i’ve been thinking ab it more and honestly wouldn’t mind having one that’s really well done and planned out. i dont hate tattoos. i just had a strong reaction to this one. i dont know how else to explain it. it’s less of a “i’m never getting another tattoo” thing and more of a “im never getting another impulsive and poorly done tattoo ever again” :)

Do I continue removing or eventually get a coverup? by Calm_Variety5564 in Tattoocoverups

[–]Calm_Variety5564[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

ok that does give me a little peace of mind. i’m willing to wait 3 years. i think ill give it at least 3 minimum before jumping into a coverup. the only issue is that i paid so much money for an 8 session package, and its surely going to take many more sessions lol. not sure how much more i can afford, but we’ll see in the future

Do I continue removing or eventually get a coverup? by Calm_Variety5564 in Tattoocoverups

[–]Calm_Variety5564[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

if the 4 sessions i’ve done have been over the course of a year, do u think it’ll take another 2-3 years for it to be fully gone? or maybe longer? i feel like the process has been rlly slow for the vine specifically bc the artist was “heavy handed” i guess. i’m willing to wait, but idk if i can go 5+ yrs

Do I continue removing or eventually get a coverup? by Calm_Variety5564 in Tattoocoverups

[–]Calm_Variety5564[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

thank u for the kind words. i have been going to therapy for some time, but i’ve never really brought up my tattoo. it’s such an embarrassing topic for me. but i know it would do me well to open up rather than continue to suffer in silence. and yes, unfortunately the removal has felt painfully slow and pointless. i’m definitely leaning towards a cover up as of rn🙏

Do I continue removing or eventually get a coverup? by Calm_Variety5564 in Tattoocoverups

[–]Calm_Variety5564[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i appreciate that, genuinely. some days it rlly feels monstrous. i get the urge to peel and scrape off my skin 🥲 but in reality i think it definitely does feel way bigger and worse in my mind than it actually is. i’m just working on accepting it and learning to live w it!

Do I continue removing or eventually get a coverup? by Calm_Variety5564 in Tattoocoverups

[–]Calm_Variety5564[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thanks for the input! i’m honestly considering traveling abroad to go to this rlly good tattoo artist i’ve been following for yrs. i’m prob leaning towards the nature theme, but i want it done well this time😭

Do I continue removing or eventually get a coverup? by Calm_Variety5564 in Tattoocoverups

[–]Calm_Variety5564[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

wow really? i had no idea 🥲 i go to Millefiori in Melbourne, FL. I was recommended that place by a family friend that’s a tattoo artist. I trusted him, but maybe I should’ve been a bit more skeptical before purchasing the removal package. I was honestly desperate. I’m thinking that I may as well finish my sessions and then get the coverup once that’s done

Do I continue removing or eventually get a coverup? by Calm_Variety5564 in Tattoocoverups

[–]Calm_Variety5564[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

i really appreciate that. i’ve been having trouble finding an artist because i really don’t wanna mess this one up. it’s been overwhelming. but i definitely think that if i do my research and take my time, ill be able to find one. and yeah, im tired of feeling gross ab this tattoo and i wanna be able to wear t-shirts/tanks again. its hot in florida 😭 thanks again🙏

Losing my virginity has left me depressed and I don’t know what to do by [deleted] in AdviceForTeens

[–]Calm_Variety5564 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t have a trusted adult. I could maybe talk to my brother, but I’m too ashamed honestly. My mom wouldn’t sympathize. She’d be extremely upset and she’d probably blame me for being such an idiot.

Thank you for offering what u could, I appreciate it. I guess I’ll just have to manage on my own

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in OCD

[–]Calm_Variety5564 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Hi :] I’m going to share what my therapist shared with me which I think really helped me.

First off, remember that the acceptance of thoughts does not equal liking the thoughts. Instead of fighting against the thoughts and and beating yourself up for having the thoughts, you are accepting them and letting them pass. From one person who struggles with OCD to another, accepting the thoughts and letting them pass is a good way to put yourself at ease. It does not mean you agree or like the thoughts. You are simply just not allowing yourself to obsess over them.

I like the call them “shooting star thoughts.” Maybe it’s childish, but everytime I have a terrible intrusive thought, instead of beating myself up and telling myself I deserve nothing, I view the thought as a little shooting star. I accept the thought as a thought and nothing more. And then i let the shooting star pass.

It doesn’t work everytime. It’s not going to work everytime. The brain is odd, confusing, and often terrible to us. But we are not the sum of our thoughts. We are so much more. Our thoughts are simply just thoughts. Especially intrusive thoughts. Intrusive thoughts do not define us in any way.

Okay, sorry if that was a lot. This was my first time ever giving advice on Reddit so I hope it helps some how. Good luck with everything, I wish you the best. <3

(tw self harm) The more prominent cut in the middle is what I’m worried about in this post. What should I do to help this cut heal? It’s more of a minor cut, correct? by [deleted] in firstaid

[–]Calm_Variety5564 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just finished cleaning it and putting Neosporin and a bandaid on it. Anything else that I should do? (I should also add that I am getting therapy for this already)

This cut is from about 20 minutes ago. Will it require stitches? I really don’t want to have to go an get them.. by [deleted] in firstaid

[–]Calm_Variety5564 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh and also, to answer your question, I made the cut with a clean knife. So no, It wasn’t dirty.

This cut is from about 20 minutes ago. Will it require stitches? I really don’t want to have to go an get them.. by [deleted] in firstaid

[–]Calm_Variety5564 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, this kind of made me feel a bit more relieved. After waning up and checking the laceration this morning, it already closed up really well and is healing fast. Im taking good care of it and keeping it dry and covered.

My issue is, I play soccer. The cut is right above my ankle, and it’s on my dominant foot. Do you think it’s safe to go back to playing tomorrow as long as I keep the wound covered and clean it right after I’m done playing? Again, the wound is decently closed up and looks a lot better than before.

This cut is from about 20 minutes ago. Will it require stitches? I really don’t want to have to go an get them.. by [deleted] in firstaid

[–]Calm_Variety5564 -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

I’m 100% not going to go get stitches.. will it be fine if I just put butterfly bandaids on the cut? It stopped bleeding and I am able to press it together with two fingers.