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Posted 10/31/2012 2:42 PM (GMT 0)
So this UC has my life and head in a bad place. I needed to do something to feel in control and something to do for me that I wanted. Some people might not get it I know but it is just something to mentally put me in a better place. I wanted a half sleeve Tattoo. I have a great artist who only works out of an office by appointment. I was scared I would not be able to make it through the first session without repeatedly having to get up and head to the bathroom or I would keep passing gas due to nerves. Well I made the entire session with no trips and without polluting the office lol. Made for a good day. Going in for more in a couple of weeks. Anyone else do anything like this as a coping mechanism? Here is a link. It is a cover up and it is just getting started.



http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y173/scum1/149827_444025565661261_621784348_n.jpg
Posted 10/31/2012 2:50 PM (GMT 0)
Looks aiiight.

I don't like tattoos in general. It will be difficult to remove if ever you don't like them no more.
Posted 10/31/2012 3:00 PM (GMT 0)
Exercise and tennis was my coping mechanism. When I was fully engaged in something physical my gut was amazing quiet. Not every single time but being in the "zone" shuts off quite a lot of things.

I quit playing tennis, not for UC reasons, but still exercise and have started to learn fencing (!) which is very fun and takes the same concentration as tennis did.

I can understand your "control" idea and won't pass judgement on tattoos. I think they can be beautiful but just not for me. I think it does make a statement about the person who has them although I'm not sure I can articulate exactly what that is. :-)
Posted 10/31/2012 3:47 PM (GMT 0)
I don't use tattoos as a coping technique but I have two of them that mean something significant for me. I have one on my ankle of a butterfly and two butterflies on my shoulder with a purple ribbon streamer. To me, butterflies signify a new beginning. To turn something ugly into something beautiful which is how I view Uc. Uc is ugly but to make it beautiful it has taught me so many things such as patience, compassion, empathy and resilience. It has made me a stronger and better person.

Btw, I love the crows(?) or are they black birds?
Posted 10/31/2012 3:50 PM (GMT 0)
As you can see I already had one in the same spot. I figure at my age(48) I won't be regretting this later. There is a lot more work to be done on this one before it all comes together. Everything in it will have meaning to me and it is all custom. In Asia, Chinese and Japanese myths chose to portray the crow as a loving symbol and an example of filial love and devotion. The 3 represent my 3 daughters. There is still a lighthouse, stormy seas and a few other items to be worked into the overall design that have meaning as well. There is also a tie in to a song that has a lot of meaning to myself and my wife and daughters. I hope by the time this thing is finished my UC will be under control and this tattoo will be a reminder of the worst year of my families life(My UC diagnosis is only a part of this awful year for us)
Posted 10/31/2012 4:01 PM (GMT 0)
How much will all that cost you?

btw, why is there a blue patch over the top bird's right wing?
Posted 10/31/2012 4:13 PM (GMT 0)
I have never really been against tattoos, always thought they looked better on a man as opposed to a woman. I did let my 17 year old son get a tattoo. Before I knew it, he had two. They could both be covered with a t-shirt, but did not want him to get anymore. I am 43 years old and didn't think I would ever get one. Three years ago my son passed away suddenly and low and behold I was getting a tattoo in memory of him. I am seriously thinking about getting another one that he had just a smaller version. Crazy how quickly things change when they have a meaning.
Posted 10/31/2012 4:20 PM (GMT 0)
Hey Kim, I;m curious, what happened to you son? I understand if you don't want to talk about it.
Posted 10/31/2012 4:22 PM (GMT 0)
Cost is 100 bucks an hour(I'm getting a discount since it is usually 125). The crows came in at 350. I probably have another 5+ hours to go. Yes there is a blue spot from the dragon tattoo that was there in the before/after photo. It will be covered up all the way once the background waves and clouds get added. The background stuff will not take near as long to work on since there is less detail than in the crows.
Posted 10/31/2012 4:27 PM (GMT 0)
He took his own life do to the misdiagnosis of a doctor. Ran out in front of a Semi on 75 in the middle of the night.
Posted 10/31/2012 4:30 PM (GMT 0)
WOW...that's messed up. Did you guys sued the doctor? What was the misdiagnostic?
Posted 10/31/2012 4:31 PM (GMT 0)
" Yes there is a blue spot from the dragon tattoo that was there in the before/after "

Ohhhhhh....I get it now. Originally, I thought you showed both your arms, one had the dragon and the other the birds.
Posted 10/31/2012 4:39 PM (GMT 0)
scum1, I'm glad you're able to do something that means a lot to you.

Kim, I'm very, very sorry.
Posted 10/31/2012 4:40 PM (GMT 0)
We are in the process, but whatever no amount of money is ever gonna fix it as as far as getting the doctor up on charges is pretty much non-exsistant. Long story short my son was a wrestler. Another kid decided to paint ball all of the wrestling teams vehicles. My son beat the kid up that did it, got arrested because he was 17 and ordered to anger management classes. The so called doctor said he should be on antidepressants and put him on such. He was not depressed, just a typical 17 year old with a lot of testosterone. After a month on the pills he took his life.
Posted 10/31/2012 4:46 PM (GMT 0)
THank you Fruitgirl. It means a lot.
Posted 10/31/2012 4:48 PM (GMT 0)
?!?! Shouldn't antidepressans make him feel happy or at least not sad. I don't know anything about these pills.

My dad takes some pills like that I guess. He's maniac-depressive borderline. When he takes them, he's calm and stuff.

By the way, I would have beat the kid also and I'm 32. Back in Europe, the cop would join in the beating also.

F... with someone's car. That's a sin.

Sorry for your loss.

Posted 10/31/2012 4:58 PM (GMT 0)
I could not agree with you more. Can't do that stuff in the US anymore. I work for a school here in the US and we have an officer on site. Even when the kids are 16, they press charges against them for assault. Cannot be a kid anymore. When we were young kids fought and moved on. I just think these doctors don't want kids to be hyper or have an excess of energy without labeling them ADD or ADHD. It is truly sad. Thanks you for asking though. I keep him alive in my heart by talking about him and thinking about him always. Best son ever!
Posted 10/31/2012 6:00 PM (GMT 0)
Oh Kim I'm so sorry about your loss :( how long has he been gone?
Posted 10/31/2012 6:09 PM (GMT 0)
It was two years August 28, 2010.
Posted 10/31/2012 6:22 PM (GMT 0)
Kim...my deepest condolences. How sad to hear that your son's situation lead to his suicide. Teens are so fragile with their hormones, emotions and life events that judgement can be so skewed.
I totally get the anger regarding the car....experienced something similar myself but not as extreme.

Tattoos are so personal, and it's moving that you have one of your son.

Heather
Posted 10/31/2012 6:23 PM (GMT 0)
scum1....I love the crows!!! looking forward to seeing the finished tattoo. When do you go back?

What are you using to heal?

q
Posted 10/31/2012 6:29 PM (GMT 0)
Oh my gosh Kim so sorry to hear about your son! You hear so much about those pills and young teens, they don't mix because they are still growing and changing in the brain.

 I know this post is about the tattoo and I looked at it and it nice, they did a great job! I say do whatever in your life that makes you feel good, ya know, within reason :)

Posted 10/31/2012 6:30 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks guys I appreciate. Sorry scum1, I did not mean to rain on your parade!
Posted 10/31/2012 8:10 PM (GMT 0)
Scum, beautiful work and LOL at anyone telling those of us with ink that they're permanent.

My first tattoo was in 1980 and the latest, although doubtful that it's the last, was in 2009. I have quite a bit of work but it's almost all hidden in clothes, which is one reason I started to get facial piercings -- I was pulling men who were attracted to me when I was dressed conservatively. Luckily, my current boyfriend, who has no body modification at all, just LOVES the tattoo work.

The bulk of it, or the central theme, I guess, is ivy, which weaves around my body from the front of my left shoulder, down my back, around my hips, and part way down my legs. I have some work done from the same pattern, only in white, on my forearm:

http://flic.kr/p/929je8
Posted 10/31/2012 8:44 PM (GMT 0)
palmers cocoa butter for natural healing. I think more natural is the way to go. Last time I used aquaphor and it worked well but my artist recommended the Palmers this time. I go back in on Nov 14 to do another 4 hours.

quincy said...
scum1....I love the crows!!! looking forward to seeing the finished tattoo. When do you go back?

What are you using to heal?

q

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