I am getting my entire back done with one piece, but over several sessions...Due to lack of cash. I sat through 4 1/2 hours and I wasn't able to "zone out" the tattoo became less enjoyable beacuse of the pain...What are some ways to get through this???
2006-10-11 10:35:51 · 18 answers · asked by kasper363 1 in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body ➔ Tattoos
1st of all, tatts don't hurt....i have many. And never did I let it bother me. NEVER. Pain can be controlled. ie biofeedback.
AND most of all, as for "regretting it" like a few posters have stated, I never have.AND NEVER WILL.
2006-10-11 11:19:24 · answer #1 · answered by Darryl B 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Ask if you can do shorter sessions, like 2 hours at a pop. Most are really cool about this. Plus, after 4 1/2 hours, their backs tend to start getting a little sore too. I know, my bro is a tattoo artist. He won't do more than 3 hours on one tattoo.
2006-10-11 15:24:41 · answer #2 · answered by Social_D 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Next time, try meditating or a breathing exercise before you even begin. Then, while getting the tat done, continue with the measured breathing, but also listen to a Disc-Man or MP3 player to distract you from the sound. That should help. If not, have a single friend or someone you can carry on a good conversation with and talk to them. It definitely takes the edge off.
2006-10-14 00:48:24 · answer #3 · answered by Shel K 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
bite on a tee shirt thats what i did and i got my whole back done (not in one session like 4) and i smoke up before i went that mellowed me out too!:) and my friends take a valium before going to get major work what ever you do dont drink before (though im sure you know that one )youll bleed all over the place yuck :)
2006-10-11 10:57:26 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Im not sure what to tell you.... usually I get sleepy when I get tattoos.. I dont think (unless you are into meditation and all that) there is much you can do but grin and bear it. Good Luck... what are you getting done?
2006-10-11 19:14:02 · answer #5 · answered by Jessica 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my longest session so far was six and a half hours. I chatted with my artist, listened to music, took a nap. just try to keep yourself distracted, they shouldn't hurt much
2006-10-12 12:55:58 · answer #6 · answered by nymphetamine1978 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i guess just sit there and take it...or get it done in sessions..Why cause your self the pain when you can just go back another time...Should have thought about it more carefully
2006-10-11 10:44:39 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had the sam experience. Just suck it up and eat some chocolate. I actually got lightheaded while siting for mine.
2006-10-11 11:31:20 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dont think it hurt at all.. but why wont you try watching a movie or listen to a ipod. i think it should get ur mind off of the pain..
2006-10-11 15:25:58 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put your ipod on and tune out to your favourite tunes. Worked for me.
2006-10-12 16:25:32 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋