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A tattoo, or dermal pigmentation, is a mark made by inserting pigment into the skin for decorative or other reasons. Tattoos on humans are a type of decorative body modification, while tattoos on animals are most commonly used for identification or branding. more at Wikipedia

Treatment Success Rate

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Self-Injury
393
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Bipolar Disorder
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Panic Attacks
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Depression
2
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Stress Management
2
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Overall, 89% (418 Members) find Tattoos helpful

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I recently got my first tattoo. It's actually a work in progress; something my daughter and I are doing together. It is the sweetest pain I've ever felt!
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I have 3. It is a great way to express myself and immortalize important times in my life. A dermatological scrapbook, if you will - plus it makes me feel pretty ; )
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got 4
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yes their really is no sides effects to this one its clams & relaxs you but takes the urges away plus its a better way to held pain or enjoy it.
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I am looking at getting a tattoo on both wrists that say strength and forgiveness in Aramaic. I would cation against getting tattoos on the actual scars because the ink does not stick to scar tissue
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these work really well. just have to have the money wen needed. we shud get these on the nhs!
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It helped but then i got adicted to them and keep wanting more. I liked the feel of getting it.
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a different kind of pain
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I'm covered in 20 hours of ink (around 15 tattoos) I enjoy modifying my body and have moved from seeing them as a form of my own self medication.
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I have 16 tattoos and a nose piercing.
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cant get enough of them.
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it helped me to stop cutting, but picking is something that i have not found any help for.
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Definitely works. But I need a job before I can get more ink.
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It felt the exact same to me. I got the tattoo for my brother that passed away, so i killed the need to cut, and got a memorial for him at the same time.
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Discussions

  1. Discussion: Tattoo
    I have seen a few tatoos of Chinese symbols on the lower back and back of the neck. They are really simple but (I think) look great and may prove to b... [More]
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    I've been considering getting a tat as well and decided on a lotus flower. Here is what I discovered in my research: Lotus flowers are amazing and... [More]
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    I have a weird tattoo story. OK I have 3 tats, roses on my shoulder, a feminine band on my upper arm and a heart in the center of a tribal band above... [More]
  4. Discussion: Tattoo
    My best friend suggested Lips tattooed on a cheek of my hinny. Kind of a "Kiss this" gesture. HUMMMMM!!!! :) [More]
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    I have always wanted to get one, too - but never wanted it to be just anything - I wanted something meaningful, but for years, I could never figure ou... [More]

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