Tattoo instead of self harm

I don't know whether any of you have ever heard this but i was told instead of self harming to draw a butterfly where you want to hurt yourself and let it fade naturally to allow it to fly, well today i've gone all out and had my first tattoo on the inside of my right wrist. Yep, a butterfly. Allowing it to fly. And hopefully allowing me to be self harm free.

Anne.

Goatworshiper over 13 years ago

Im fancying getting a half sleeve with a depiction of a scapegoat. Expresses how I feel about society.
Temple over 13 years ago

i use to self harm i used to just let it bleed until my dad fixed the cuts only on my arms mental illness isn't the best of things in life.
AnneMargaret over 13 years ago

Hey. Yeah i've got few piercings but kind of gone off them a bit if im honest. I too enjoyed the pain today, was weird cos usually im a wimp. :s
Wow drastic haircut then. Well done you.
Yes it's made me feel more focused on keeping my arms clear if poss.
Wanted the Autism awareness ribbon with butterfly that i found on google but it was a bit too involved for him cos i only wanted it small. But maybe next time! :)
Goatworshiper over 13 years ago

Hey Anne, I've not heard of that. However I've got a load of tattoos and I find the pain very addictive. I find it hugely uplifting (the same with body piercing too).
Hopefully it works for you, it seems logical in you have a point of focus on your body.
I shaved my head this week as I fancied a change (I had long hair below my chest), and all of my family reckon I'm a lot happier as tho a burdens been lifted. It wasnt the intention behind the haircut but it's a huge bonus, I feel strangely motivated.
Good luck and luck after you tattoo, get some bepanthen on it.