I GOT MY FIRST TATTOO! Experience + Emotions After
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- čas přidán 3. 06. 2024
- I'm someone who I thought would NEVER get a tattoo, but August and September 2021 were super tough months for me mentally. I had been diagnosed with severe depression in 2015, been on medication, and off since 2016. Most recently, due to suicidal ideation, I was diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder and had been functioning with depression for over a year. (Thanks, covid). When I was barely able to get out of bed, I drew what my depression felt like. As I got on medication and the fog slowly started to clear, through meditation, I was able to draw or realize that I am human and it is okay to feel these dark, negative emotions. As long as I hold my darkness and surround it with light and love, I will be okay.
Follow along with me as I explain my emotional reaction to getting my first tattoo, the actual experience (it really wasn't bad), all of the good omens leading up to it and my emotional release afterward.
Comment if you want a follow up, more details on my antidepressant, or are curious about my mental health journey!
Tattoo Parlor: My Old Tattoo Parlor - Lomita, California
Tattoo Artist: Robert "Primo" Marquez
IG: / primo1938
(310) 325-0940
primo1938@sbcglobal.net
My Instagram: / daniellegrayfit
Website: www.daniellegrayfit.com
#MentalHealthAwareness #FirstTattoo
Love it! And it looks cool when you hold your head up like that.👍🏿
Awww Thank you so much 🙏🏼
No way your tattoo only took 3 mins! It came out so cute, I have a special place in my heart for avocados since my family has a tree in their yard since I was little. Good on you to be fighting for your life and making decisions to stay alive. I know losing a loved one to suicide is hard, I lost my grandpa to it and also often fantasize about it too. My kids keep me from doing it. I wish you a long happy life.
Right!? I was surprised - the set up took way longer than the tattoo. Aw I'm so sorry for your loss. But also, you have more purpose on this earth than just your kids too, remember that. I wish the very same to you. And let the avocado continue to be that reminder for you to hold your darkness in your light and that things will get better.
You did it! 💛💛 mine was about 6hrs total 😅 sending love to you beautiful!
6 hours!?!? I can’t imagine
Did you notice the song playing in the background when he started? "Everything is going to be all right all right" 🎶
Awww I didn’t!! I knew I was LOVING the playlist but woahhh 😳😍
We have very similar backgrounds. I'm a fitness trainer and aspiring fitness model. I also use to struggle with self harm. I have been free from self harm for 8 years and counting. There is someone who can take your pain away (God). Maybe we can connect, you can be free too!
Proud of you! Sending you continued strength and love
@@DanielleGrayFit Thank you