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New Tatto - A Lot of Regret, Not Sure What to Do - Brazil
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Hello guys, First of all i wanted to say that...
1971atleticoAugust 19, 2015
Hello guys,
First of all i wanted to say that i've been reading the reviews from this website in the past few weeks, and it's helping me a lot.
My situation isn't very different from the others, I'm basically full of tattoo regret, and this thing is devastating me.
The reason behind the tatto: I lost my mother last year, and decided to make a tattoo of a lyric of a song that is basically about a mother talking to her son, and what she expects from him and for his life. The song is called "Simple Man", by Lynyrd Skynyrd, and i find it very beautiful.
It's really meaningful to me, or it was, because from the moment I made this tattoo I felt that it looks horrible, and too big for me.
I'm looking for laser removal, and went to a doctor that told me that this was a nice tattoo for removing, since I'm white, the tattoo is black, it is not very dark (has some failures in some letters - but just if you look very closely), and its on my ribs. He told me I could get this out with 6 sessions (but, by the reviews I have seen on this website, I think it could take more).
By now, im feeling huge anxiety, feeling obssessed and I think I CAN'T HANDLE the long journey of removing the tattoo.
The best would be to accept the tattoo, and I'm trying really hard to get used to it. But I think I'm having too much trouble in that - it's not comming naturally -, and im regretting all the time and becoming really depressed.
I think that if I show this tattoo to other people, go to the pool, to the beach without a shirt, this would help a lot my acceptance, but by now i can't go a lot in the sun.
I just cant think of any other thing in my life. I need to accept this tattoo, or need to remove it - but I'm not sure I can hadle the removal time.
I need some help from you guys, since it's ruining my life. All I can think is that this tattoo is nasty, horrible, and not for me.
Thank you very much, wish you all the best
And sorry for my bad english
First of all i wanted to say that i've been reading the reviews from this website in the past few weeks, and it's helping me a lot.
My situation isn't very different from the others, I'm basically full of tattoo regret, and this thing is devastating me.
The reason behind the tatto: I lost my mother last year, and decided to make a tattoo of a lyric of a song that is basically about a mother talking to her son, and what she expects from him and for his life. The song is called "Simple Man", by Lynyrd Skynyrd, and i find it very beautiful.
It's really meaningful to me, or it was, because from the moment I made this tattoo I felt that it looks horrible, and too big for me.
I'm looking for laser removal, and went to a doctor that told me that this was a nice tattoo for removing, since I'm white, the tattoo is black, it is not very dark (has some failures in some letters - but just if you look very closely), and its on my ribs. He told me I could get this out with 6 sessions (but, by the reviews I have seen on this website, I think it could take more).
By now, im feeling huge anxiety, feeling obssessed and I think I CAN'T HANDLE the long journey of removing the tattoo.
The best would be to accept the tattoo, and I'm trying really hard to get used to it. But I think I'm having too much trouble in that - it's not comming naturally -, and im regretting all the time and becoming really depressed.
I think that if I show this tattoo to other people, go to the pool, to the beach without a shirt, this would help a lot my acceptance, but by now i can't go a lot in the sun.
I just cant think of any other thing in my life. I need to accept this tattoo, or need to remove it - but I'm not sure I can hadle the removal time.
I need some help from you guys, since it's ruining my life. All I can think is that this tattoo is nasty, horrible, and not for me.
Thank you very much, wish you all the best
And sorry for my bad english
UPDATED FROM 1971atletico
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1971atleticoAugust 19, 2015
Here is another picture of it. It's about 5.5 x 2.6 inches, and the size is making me feel really unconfortable.
I'm not very confident about my appearance, and maybe that is why I'm feeling that way about my tattoo. I'm praying everyday to get used to it, but self destructing thoughts, such as "I destroyed my body", "I shouldn't have done that" keeps coming every minute.
Later I will post pictures from a bigger distance, so you can see how it fits on my body. I'll keep you informed about the laser procedure, and if I'm going trough it.
Wish you all the best
I'm not very confident about my appearance, and maybe that is why I'm feeling that way about my tattoo. I'm praying everyday to get used to it, but self destructing thoughts, such as "I destroyed my body", "I shouldn't have done that" keeps coming every minute.
Later I will post pictures from a bigger distance, so you can see how it fits on my body. I'll keep you informed about the laser procedure, and if I'm going trough it.
Wish you all the best
Replies (11)
August 19, 2015
I'm feeling the same way you are right now, but let me tell you you're lucky it is a tattoo that can be easily covered. Mine is on my calf, and as a woman who loves wearing shorts it's been very hard for me to be comfortable going out. I've been looking into removal and I'm actually going to talk to some people for a consultation about it which is making me feel a lore better. Check out places in your area to see if you can discuss the removal process.
August 19, 2015
Hey Jessie,
maybe you can see that in a positive way. You can use shorts and see people reaction, maybe this will help you getting used to the tattoo. I think women with tattoo is just beatiful, it gives them an "extra". Maybe you could post a picture so we can opinate about your ink ;)
In my case, I've already been on consultation, but the removal time is making me feel horrible (it would take like 1,5 year, or more, and I can't stand the way my head is right now for so long). So I really really really wish I could just adapt to the tattoo, but damn it's SO hard.
maybe you can see that in a positive way. You can use shorts and see people reaction, maybe this will help you getting used to the tattoo. I think women with tattoo is just beatiful, it gives them an "extra". Maybe you could post a picture so we can opinate about your ink ;)
In my case, I've already been on consultation, but the removal time is making me feel horrible (it would take like 1,5 year, or more, and I can't stand the way my head is right now for so long). So I really really really wish I could just adapt to the tattoo, but damn it's SO hard.
August 21, 2015
Hi, your tattoo is not shameful or elaborate, it's words to remember and honor your mom and its spool easily hidden! Your body looks good by the pic so even though you feel bad it is not bad at all and it doesn't make you look bad. You are so lucky you don't have some crazy tattoo on your neck or somewhere you can't cover it, and if you want to cover it temporarily try some concealer ( it's makeup ) that matches your skin. Believe me it is not making you look bad in any way and I know a lot of ppl who see your pic agree with me. Good luck things will get easier and better with time, it's all about your perception and it will prob chan he with time. I have a tattoo of a butterfly over my bellybutton that I got when I was 15 and now I'm 33 and it does not look professional it's got bright stupid colors, and it has no meaning, it looks like something 15 yr old me would have gotten excited about. I wish it was gone but I just don't care about it enough to through hav ing it removed, I'd rather put my money towards my boobs and face! Lol wish you the best!
August 23, 2015
Thank you hay, I think that this kind of comment helps me a lot... And in the end maybe it is all about perception, like you've said..
Good luck with your procedures! ;)
Good luck with your procedures! ;)
August 21, 2015
Welcome to the community, so sorry that you are experiencing such regret. I am with everyone else, it's a beautiful tattoo, but I do understand that if you don't like it, what we think doesn't make it any better. I know what it feels like to think you ruined your body, and it took me a long time to get over that thought and to realize ink on my skin doesn't define me -- just know that you didn't destroy your body, not one bit. You are going to be ok, just give yourself some time to get used to your new tattoo....you may grow to love it. Here is a great review for some inspiration: Full Arm Tattoo, Major Regret, Now What to Do...? - Box Hill, Australia
August 23, 2015
Thank you very much Eva. I know that you are a very supportive person, and I admire that a lot! I've seen this review, and it gave me a lot of strenght, it's really inspiring...
By the way, I love your tattoo, you've had a GREAT cover up! Congratulations!
I'll try to keep this review updated, cause I know there are a lot of people in the same situation that I am...
By the way, I love your tattoo, you've had a GREAT cover up! Congratulations!
I'll try to keep this review updated, cause I know there are a lot of people in the same situation that I am...
August 24, 2015
Thanks, I still have a way to go, some shading and I want to add some flowers, but in time. I look forward to your updates and I am glad that you are feeling better. Talking with others who have walked the same path really helps, so thank you again for paying it forward and sharing your story.
September 3, 2016
Have you made any progress since 2015? Have you removed or kept it?
Personaly I think it looks very nice.
But each to their own I guess. I have a 10cm long arrow on y ribs as well, that I deeply regret. Also some bird on my back but those I might end up accepting. Boyh are 1week old but planing to start removing the arrow in jan 2017 ( give it time to settle and heal first ) and see the resuls. If all goes well I will remove the birds as well. Is a very long process. Will take me at least 2yrs if I do them both.
I got them when I turned 30, 3 robin birds ( my son's name is Robin ). But are bigger than I wanted also placed wrong. Same goes for the arrow.
Hope you well and pass that depression,regret phase. I am looking forward for.mysefl even though for the mom I have noboody to speak to. I am all alone in this. I being judged like I wanted it, I shouldn't complain!
Best of luck to you!
Personaly I think it looks very nice.
But each to their own I guess. I have a 10cm long arrow on y ribs as well, that I deeply regret. Also some bird on my back but those I might end up accepting. Boyh are 1week old but planing to start removing the arrow in jan 2017 ( give it time to settle and heal first ) and see the resuls. If all goes well I will remove the birds as well. Is a very long process. Will take me at least 2yrs if I do them both.
I got them when I turned 30, 3 robin birds ( my son's name is Robin ). But are bigger than I wanted also placed wrong. Same goes for the arrow.
Hope you well and pass that depression,regret phase. I am looking forward for.mysefl even though for the mom I have noboody to speak to. I am all alone in this. I being judged like I wanted it, I shouldn't complain!
Best of luck to you!
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However I don't think you have anything at all to be ashamed of with this tattoo. It's done well, it means something powerful, it's a good song, and I think it fits nicely on your body. I like how it follows the line of your ribs.
My BEST advice at this point is to give it a little more time. You should have a clear head before making your next big decision.