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rowdy · Posted: Tue Oct 30, 2007 4:28 pm Post subject: terrified.

After a four month break from being tattood im due to have a 2,hour session with a new tattoo artist ,the problem im having is im terrified for some reason of fainting or having a panic attack. what can i do. Crying or Very sad

TJ_tats · Posted: Tue Oct 30, 2007 5:54 pm Post subject:

Well I'm not 100% sure but let me see if I can help. Very Happy

Let your artist know is the best advice. I myself prefer when a customer lets me know that way I can keep an eye one them. My bet would be your blood pressure is going to be up, the machine will touch you and you will relax. You may even get a little light headed from it when you do calm down. A sudden drop in blood pressure usually causes fainting or light headedness. Make sure you eat, take your vitamins and try to not think about it before you get in the chair. Keep the blood pressure as low as you can before you start. That’s all I have for you.

Good luck Rowdy.

dickyknee · Posted: Tue Oct 30, 2007 10:45 pm Post subject:

Not sure how to help Rowdy , just keep in mind we all need to see some new tat pics and its your turn , so no excuses , get in there and get some ink ..........
good luck mate . Laughing

oh_bugger · Tattoo addict Joined: 13 Sep 2006 Posts: 518

Beer Beer and more Beer

On a serious note i know how you feel i go through it every time i get work done, even with my leg when i went for the second and third session i still got nervy beforehand.

A decent meal beforehand and a couple of minutes of deep breathing before i go in helps me lots.

Where abouts on you is the tattoo going ?

rowdy · Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2007 5:54 am Post subject:

Thanks guys ive got a red scorpion the length of my right forearm .Im having it covered up ,it was my first tatt.Iwant a nice looking tree winding up my arm so thats what ill be getting started.After all the sessions ive had and i feel like im a tattoo virgin.its not the actual pain so much as if i faint or have a panic attack ,thats whats bothering me most.if i make a fool of myself,i know i do it here everyday but youre me mates. Smile

Galilee · Tattoo lover Joined: 09 Oct 2007 Posts: 31 Location: Kent

I'm exactly like that at the moment. I'm in the middle of a massive koi on my ribs and I'm having 2 hour sessions every three or four weeks. I wasn't too nervous before the first session but before the second session I was really scared.

I don't have any particular advice to offer other than to say that's it really not as bad as you think it's going to be. Also, if you've booked 2 hours, then there's a definite end time to aim at and this seems to make it better. You're not constantly trying to see how far through the artist is and being disappointed when it seems like there's not a lot of progress!

smc4312 · Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2007 7:19 am Post subject:

You know i probably shouldnt say this because it might put it into someones head, but i cant help thinking to myself when im having work done... "Am i breathing REALLY loud ??" and ill end up holding my breath.

I always ask to sit with my artist in the corner where theres a full bookshelf of tattoo related books so i can read the covers to take my mind off it.

Her advice is, just relax, breath normally and dont jump around or itll come out wrong. Smile

SMC4312

TJ_tats · Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2007 1:22 pm Post subject:

Don't jump around damn good advice. Shocked

chic · Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2007 3:33 pm Post subject:

do some breathing exercises before you go in...
just think calm....
once that machine starts up, you will be like your with an old friend you havent seen for four months..

lucky lucky you...
be a brave little soldier...**** Razz

the magician · Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2007 5:25 pm Post subject:

I will hold your hand Rowdy and look Shocked

into your eyes and you wont even know you are being done. Smile

rowdy · Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2007 5:57 pm Post subject:

Ill be ok after ten ,fifteen mins .then its every three weeks after that and get some serious inking done. Smile

dickyknee · Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2007 7:22 pm Post subject:

Mate i went 12 years with out any ink and was nervous for my first session after that break , 2 minutes in it all came flooding back , the noise , the pain , the excitement , it was all good .....have been for 10 sessions since ...

Magi will look after you Very Happy

rowdy · Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2007 7:24 pm Post subject:

thanks dicky youre a pal. Smile

Ed Sr · Posted: Thu Nov 01, 2007 7:04 am Post subject:

Hi Rowdy

The other thing to do is make sure you eat at least 1 hour before you go.
Being nervous eats up blood sugar. This is what will also make you feel faint. If your new artist is good (I dont mean his or her art) they will take the time to talk with you and crack a few funnies to have you relax. To break the ice if they are not the chatty type tell them its been a while and have them explain every step of the set up etc... You can also try the old trick like public speaking... picture everyone ****. I have seen some artists though I would NEVER want to picture ****. You'll be fine!

Best luck on the new ink.

rowdy · Posted: Thu Nov 01, 2007 4:16 pm Post subject:

Thanks ed every ones being so supportive its very reassuring for me.Iallways take bottles of water and chocolate so im just going to focus on not having to walk around with this crap on my arm and after this first session with my new artist its all systems go towards a full bodysuit i know what i want but first this cover up has to be done.THANKS everyone it means a lot. Smile

Smudge · Posted: Thu Nov 01, 2007 8:59 pm Post subject:

You guys are making me nervous now! My first session was a 3 hour session. 2 hours into it she finished the outline and asked if I wanted to do some shading (since I had expressed surprise how much some parts hurt - I'd be like "Ow that really zings" etc)

To her surprise (and the missus'), I said yeah go for it we booked 3 hours, and I just sucked it up for another hour staring at the wall or joking with her about the pain (which actually distracted me from it a bit, if that makes sense).

All in all it was an excellent experience - but all this talk from you people who've been inked heaps that you still get nervous is making me think I should be nervous next time too Smile

Just ranting.

Good luck Rowdy I'm sure you will be fine and the results will be well worth it!!!

rowdy · Posted: Fri Nov 02, 2007 6:22 am Post subject:

Heyup smudge dont worry mate its only because i get severe panic attacks that im in a state i even jumped off my old tattooists table once shouted goodbye and ran off Laughing

,its funny now but it wasnt then.Once i get back to regular visits mate the fear will turn back to excitement.im just going to think of carol vorderman from countdown butt nekid. Embarassed

oh_bugger · Tattoo addict Joined: 13 Sep 2006 Posts: 518

Rowdy

I have read and reread this topic, I have spent countless hours in contemplation, i have consulted men of great learning and asked them for their thoughts. I have burnt herbs and thrown rune sticks. I have sacrficed animals at the full moon and run round dressed in a bear skin.

All of this has led me to only one possible conclusion:

You are a wimp Very Happy

rowdy · Posted: Fri Nov 02, 2007 6:38 am Post subject:

I also have done all of the above i have tried to drink virgins blood ,but it was easier finding rocking horse droppins and chickens teeth and i have come to ,THIS conclusion

YOURE BLOODY RIGHT OBE I AM Sad

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rowdy · Posted: Sat Nov 03, 2007 4:38 pm Post subject:

Well i did it Very Happy

.I went and had a full 2,hour session and it was fantastic Smile

.Hardly hurt much at all the artist was fantastic, i was dreading it as you know but it was so good i cant wait for my next session in three weeks time.Just wanted to say a big thank you for all your encouragement. Very Happy

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dickyknee · Posted: Sat Nov 03, 2007 4:52 pm Post subject:

Pics ???

Garyzda1 · Posted: Sat Nov 03, 2007 6:46 pm Post subject:

Happy to hear it went well rowdy.

If this problem should ever arise again........ Just buy me a plane ticket from Canada to your home and I'll be glad to go to the appointment with you for moral support. Very Happy

No need to thank me. I know you'd do the same for me if I asked.

dickyknee · Posted: Sat Nov 03, 2007 7:40 pm Post subject:

[quote="Garyzda1"]Happy to hear it went well rowdy.

If this problem should ever arise again........ Just buy me a plane ticket from Canada to your home and I'll be glad to go to the appointment with you for moral support. Very Happy

No need to thank me. I know you'd do the same for me if I asked.[/quote]

Thats a good idea Gary , Rowdy could fly us all over there for moral support and if he does pass out one of us can jump in the chair for him ... Very Happy

OH thanks guys im sure you have my best interests at heart ,NOT ya just want my bloody turn in the chair .Ithought it would be different this time??. MEN!!!.

the magician · Posted: Sun Nov 04, 2007 4:19 pm Post subject: