I'm seriously thinking of getting a tattoo on my wrist! I never would have thought I'd ever want to do it. Just not my thing. What do you think? Please read what I have to say first.
Jack's Pearl
2012/07/07 20:09:20
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As of recent I have had some major wakeup calls to my life. Many of you know I have bipolar because I am very open about it and try to help others. Many of you may have looked and and commented on this recent post of mine about addiction:
http://www.sodahead.com/living/have-you-ever-beaten-an-addict...
My addiction or habit over the past four years has been wine. I've always enjoyed it, being raised in the heart of wine country in CA. I never had a problem until I was diagnosed with bipolar and successfully treated with four different med's. But the wine was getting out of control. Slowly but surely I found myself drinking most every day and far too much. Truth of the matter is I couldn't feel the effects because the lexapro I take works on the same part of the brain as alcohol. My counselor told me my brain thought the wine was more lexapro and I didn't get the normal reactions when you can feel you've had too much. When I passed out people couldn't wake me and she told me that was more of a coma state, because the mix of alcohol and my med's actually lethal! Wholly cow! And I never ever even felt like I had an hangover, thanks to the med's again, so I wan't getting the regular effects and therefore I kept drinking to lethal levels.
I'm happy to say I'm done. Not even wanting to touch the stuff. I went to a Dr. apt yesterday for a physical and to have blood tests for my liver, kidneys and vitamin D level, as well as all the regular checks. I'm on my way to a better me.
Cutting to the tattoo chase: There are so many other things to enjoy in life and I'm so thrilled to get focused on other enjoyment. I recently bought a really cool leather band cuff bracelet that has the popular saying "Live Well Laugh Often Love Much." Common yes. But has such new great significance to me considering what I've been through. Here's a pic of the bracelet:
I'm thinking of having, Live Laugh Love tattooed to the inside of my right wrist in a nice soft brown color. It means a lot to me. I love the bracelet, but it won't last forever and this is the best life lesson/behavior of mine that I have ever modified. It's critical. I don't need a reminder about Live Laugh Love but I may about this time in my life.
http://www.sodahead.com/living/have-you-ever-beaten-an-addict...
My addiction or habit over the past four years has been wine. I've always enjoyed it, being raised in the heart of wine country in CA. I never had a problem until I was diagnosed with bipolar and successfully treated with four different med's. But the wine was getting out of control. Slowly but surely I found myself drinking most every day and far too much. Truth of the matter is I couldn't feel the effects because the lexapro I take works on the same part of the brain as alcohol. My counselor told me my brain thought the wine was more lexapro and I didn't get the normal reactions when you can feel you've had too much. When I passed out people couldn't wake me and she told me that was more of a coma state, because the mix of alcohol and my med's actually lethal! Wholly cow! And I never ever even felt like I had an hangover, thanks to the med's again, so I wan't getting the regular effects and therefore I kept drinking to lethal levels.
I'm happy to say I'm done. Not even wanting to touch the stuff. I went to a Dr. apt yesterday for a physical and to have blood tests for my liver, kidneys and vitamin D level, as well as all the regular checks. I'm on my way to a better me.
Cutting to the tattoo chase: There are so many other things to enjoy in life and I'm so thrilled to get focused on other enjoyment. I recently bought a really cool leather band cuff bracelet that has the popular saying "Live Well Laugh Often Love Much." Common yes. But has such new great significance to me considering what I've been through. Here's a pic of the bracelet:
I'm thinking of having, Live Laugh Love tattooed to the inside of my right wrist in a nice soft brown color. It means a lot to me. I love the bracelet, but it won't last forever and this is the best life lesson/behavior of mine that I have ever modified. It's critical. I don't need a reminder about Live Laugh Love but I may about this time in my life.
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Linnster 2012/07/07 21:54:14Don't do it!
+5I would have that engraved on a gold bracelet - like an ID bracelet, rather than a tattoo, but that's me. I had a friend who passed away from cancer. She was told when she was diagnosed that she had two years, with treatment. Turned out, she lived four years and I have a charm that I carry on my keychain that says "Each day is a gift."
Also, congratulations on your progress and good luck with continuing in the right direction. I don't know what your current liver condition is but something that can really help with liver recovery and ongoing health is Hepasil DTX. Click the link and see the 3rd product on the page. I have a friend who had extensive liver damage and the docs were talking transplant. She started taking this and her liver condition improved immensely.
I told my husband about it and he knows the significance of this and he didn't even scoff at the idea. He doesn't have any himself, but I think he know this as been a harrowing eyeopening experience. He's been through it right with me.
At the same time, I'm not saying I will do it. I've always thought exactly as you. But somehow with this experience the idea seems to fit. But it's still not a reason to jump and do it.
As far as your tattoo concerns;
I myself have tattoos. I'm not ashamed of them, nor am I wallowing in regret. That is because I spent many months (years even) sitting on a particular idea for a design. I didn't need it for vanity reasons. It needed to mean something to my life -- A branding of a memory, if you will.
And that's what you need to do. Only you can know what it means to you, and only you can determine if it's the missing piece to aid in your recovery. If day in, and day out you are still compelled to etch it onto your wrist because it holds such astounding significance -- then do it.
On a side note: Wrist tattoos can be easily concealed with jewelery, such as a bracelet; Should it be a problem with your work environment.
Whichever you choose.. Good luck with everything.
You're doing a good thing. When you take the plunge; put up a picture. I'd love to see it!
I say - so what you want in this lifetime, as it's YOUR life to live.
but really think about it.
there are jobs you can't have or companies you can't work for if you have visible tattoos... if that matters to you.
I approve of the tattoo and it's importance to you :-)
be well
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You can always make a new bracelet....but getting rid of a tattoo is not easy...and if the dude with the needle does a lousy job......oh boy.....
I've got a granddaughter with a "tramp stamp" and a tattoo on her wrist....and they are two of the greatest regrets she has...she has a 4.0 in college....and is worried about how the tattoos will affect her future....