Category Archives: Tattoos

Tattoos

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Before: I got this tattoo when I was 17. It is a rose, with a blue heart, with barbed wire wrapped around it.

Meaning: I was the rose; the heart was blue because I was “blue” depressed, felt alone; the barbed wire was something I put around myself for protection.

After: Had this one done last weekend. I am now 37. Bipolar Disorder/Mental Health Awareness Ribbon :)

Meaning:Self explanatory

A little lesson to others…

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I do realize that I am “labeling” myself by the title of this page and my recent tattoo. However I do not feel/think this is negative in any way. I am trying to put a positive spin on being “labeled” with a mental disorder. And I do believe there is a difference in stating “I am Bipolar” and “”I have Bipolar Disorder”.  I am not my bipolar disorder, I do not let it completely define who I am, even though it is a big part of who I am and who I have become. I just happen to have bipolar disorder, and there is so much more to me than having a mental illness. (I do realize I sound a bit like a contradiction, I tend to be that way).
It is not ALL bad all the time. I am not a crazy violent person. I am kind, friendly, loveable and caring. Yes, sometimes I have a difficult time and may be difficult to be around, but that is okay. That is just who I am and the way it is for me and those around me. I accept that, and my loved ones accept that. So, before attaching all of those negative connotations to the word bipolar or the term mental illness, STOP and educate yourself on the subject; knowledge is power. Take the time to get to know us, there is no need to fear us. We hurt, we laugh, we cry, we bleed… we are not that different from you. Just because we tend to feel things on a more deeper and passionate level doesn’t make us bad people. We are exceptional individuals, you would probably realize that if you took the time to get to know us on a more personal level rather than running the other way. Much love! ♥

~Bekr

Self Harm, Tattoos and Piercings

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I have a question. And I know some of you may not feel comfortable answering, so I understand if I do not receive to many replies with this one.

I have been self harming since I was 13 years old. It’s been on and off throughout the years. Mostly cutting and burning, I also used to take a little to many aspirin or such to make myself sick. (Not sure why I actually did that, because getting sick was not fun at all, but I tie that into my self harm category).

Anyway, I have noticed this pattern before and recently noticed it again.

The question is: Do you get tattoos or piercings because of the pain?

For me, in part, yes. Most of my piercings I get because of the pain that comes along with it. I don’t get them JUST for the pain, I also like them. Pain is just a plus for me. Same goes for tattoos. I have many, many tattoos. Yes, they all have special meanings, but many of them I got, (besides just wanting them)  so I could hear that humming and feel the needle on my skin. For me, it feels as though the needle is caressing my skin, gently here and not so gently there. On some parts I can barely feel it, a nice touch; and on other parts, it’s a nice pinch.

I was just wondering/curious if there are others out there that get these things done for more than one reason and for more than just getting them done.