Natveggie45 Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Yeap, you are reading right..... This is it; we belong to a biker club, and most of us love tattoos. The more the better, and we have fun talking about the whole process and what we will have done next. But my friend ( huge football playr guy) has none. So he asked me to go with him to see my artist; cool. Helped him pick a nice skull football theme ; cool. He lasted 20 mtes in the chair; not cool. We are at visit 3 , and the outline of the damn thing is not finished. At first i thought well, i am helping a friend. Plus i had hours of sitting in that chair and did not feel much. But i am getting mad as hell; how can i calm him down? He says it hurts too much (forearm). But he wants ( and needs now ) to get it done or he'll never hear the end of it. You know how bikers are sensitive about teasing... Lol What do you recommend???? Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/2554-advice-for-someone-who-is-terrified-of-needles/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colored Guy Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 I have heard of numbing topical creams some artists use, ask about that. If this is also an anxiety thing, does he have a prescription for something to take right before? I personally pop 2 percocets on the way to the appt if I'm gonna be in the chair for 2-3 hours. CG Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/2554-advice-for-someone-who-is-terrified-of-needles/#findComment-42588 Share on other sites More sharing options...
slayer9019 Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Tell him to man up. Haha. Assuming he isn't overly sensitive to pain (assuming nother since he plays contact sports) I would say it anxiety. Some people freak out at the idea of getting stabbed repetitively for hours on end (weirdos). If it's anxiety he has to be able to calm down himself and I do t know much you can do to help. If it's pain then there are creams than can dull the pain pretty good. Kev and JAllen 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/2554-advice-for-someone-who-is-terrified-of-needles/#findComment-42589 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Smith Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Never underestimate shame as a motivator. Seriously though, if it's just a forearm tattoo, one application of Dr. Numb (or whatever magic soap your artist prefers) should be enough to finish it. Xanax or something like that can be really helpful too (from what I'm told)...it doesn't ease the pain, but makes it easier to deal with. And like CG said, if it's an anxiety thing that might help with that. CultExciter and David Flores 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/2554-advice-for-someone-who-is-terrified-of-needles/#findComment-42590 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amok Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Funny you mention this guy is a huge football player. I've heard tattoo artists say that they're always the ones who can't handle the pain! I have heard of numbing topical creams some artists use, ask about that. If this is also an anxiety thing, does he have a prescription for something to take right before? I personally pop 2 percocets on the way to the appt if I'm gonna be in the chair fior 2-3 hours.CG I'm surprised this works as a prophylactic. Just seems logical to me that a painkiller would only work on existing pain? Gato Negro 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/2554-advice-for-someone-who-is-terrified-of-needles/#findComment-42591 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylegrey Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Funny you mention this guy is a huge football player. I've heard tattoo artists say that they're always the ones who can't handle the pain! Don't believe the hype , the last person I heard regurgitate a similar story was Bubbleberry ! gougetheeyes 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/2554-advice-for-someone-who-is-terrified-of-needles/#findComment-42593 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natveggie45 Posted August 13, 2012 Author Share Posted August 13, 2012 We tried the gel, i gave him tylenol before, we put headphones on him with music, we had music blaring in the shop to psyc hum up. His freaking whining is driving me crazy. After 3 kids, i swear this guy is driving me crazy. But he is a friend....but the noises he makes! First i had a few laugh and told his girlfriend he must be a noisy one... Lol . Now i get why she does not want to be at the shop. He does not take pills if any kind, except tylenols. So choices are scarce. My next option is a baseball bat on the side of the head; his or mine. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/2554-advice-for-someone-who-is-terrified-of-needles/#findComment-42595 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Smith Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 I wouldn't listen to his whining. Tell him to either suck it up or shut the fuck up and deal with having a half finished tattoo. Shit hurts, but not THAT bad. If he can't deal with it even with numbing gel, he doesn't deserve to have the tattoo. David Flores and Abellve 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/2554-advice-for-someone-who-is-terrified-of-needles/#findComment-42597 Share on other sites More sharing options...
slayer9019 Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 We tried the gel, i gave him tylenol before, we put headphones on him with music, we had music blaring in the shop to psyc hum up. His freaking whining is driving me crazy. After 3 kids, i swear this guy is driving me crazy. But he is a friend....but the noises he makes! First i had a few laugh and told his girlfriend he must be a noisy one... Lol . Now i get why she does not want to be at the shop. He does not take pills if any kind, except tylenols. So choices are scarce. My next option is a baseball bat on the side of the head; his or mine. I understand that getting tattooed is far from comfortable but seriously... I have felt FAR worse pain and never complained. The only time I could understand tapping out is long hours on uncomfortable areas (ribs, armpit, asscrack, ditch, etc). I would say this guy must have something wrong going on in his head. I know some big sissies that can at least sit for an hour in the chair without whining. If it's a serious anxiety problem well I can feel for that from personal experience but if that's the case meds would probably be the only option. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/2554-advice-for-someone-who-is-terrified-of-needles/#findComment-42598 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natveggie45 Posted August 13, 2012 Author Share Posted August 13, 2012 I will make him read all these posts; there is no anxiety there that i can see. He wants to be like the rest of the gang, and cant handle discomfort. On the football field, he is one of the biggest so people leave him alone. He always has to have the biggest bike, the loudest voice, the cutest girl ( she us dumb though....); he is a chilhood friend, and i love him that way. But hubby cant stand him... Wonder why!!!!!! Maybe reading some of these might shame him enough..... I just want him to finish the skull at least. It looks like a penis at this point.. It is empty and the base is not done! So i call him dickhead now.. Afraid i am a little nasty. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/2554-advice-for-someone-who-is-terrified-of-needles/#findComment-42600 Share on other sites More sharing options...
slayer9019 Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 I will make him read all these posts; there is no anxiety there that i can see. He wants to be like the rest of the gang, and cant handle discomfort. On the football field, he is one of the biggest so people leave him alone. He always has to have the biggest bike, the loudest voice, the cutest girl ( she us dumb though....); he is a chilhood friend, and i love him that way. But hubby cant stand him... Wonder why!!!!!! Maybe reading some of these might shame him enough..... I just want him to finish the skull at least. It looks like a penis at this point.. It is empty and the base is not done! So i call him dickhead now.. Afraid i am a little nasty. From what it sounds like he is just an attention grabber (biggest, baddest, etc). Make him go by himself and give no attention to the tattoo. Gato Negro 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/2554-advice-for-someone-who-is-terrified-of-needles/#findComment-42601 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CultExciter Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Never underestimate shame as a motivator. Truer words were never spoken. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/2554-advice-for-someone-who-is-terrified-of-needles/#findComment-42602 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SStu Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Biggest & baddest? Next visit, have the whole team and gang waiting for him. See if his whining stops with a full audience. slayer9019 and Ta2dRose 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/2554-advice-for-someone-who-is-terrified-of-needles/#findComment-42607 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natveggie45 Posted August 13, 2012 Author Share Posted August 13, 2012 Sstu.... This is an awesome idea!!!!!! Never thought about that. And i will also make sure he leaves a HUGE tip to the artist. That guy has prepared his stuff so often for no good reason. And it also ties in another post as shame being a good source of motivation. I will keep you posted, as we ride tomorrow night and then stop by the shop. We might just make it our first stop. With just the right amount if tequila, the guys are going to make his life miserable...., Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/2554-advice-for-someone-who-is-terrified-of-needles/#findComment-42609 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rozone Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 If you can't sit through 20 minutes of getting tattooed, you probably don't deserve to get tattooed. In my opinion, it's a good thing they hurt because it keeps people who shouldn't have them away... Ta2dRose, gougetheeyes, Jake Anderson and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/2554-advice-for-someone-who-is-terrified-of-needles/#findComment-42617 Share on other sites More sharing options...
irezumi Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 If you can't sit through 20 minutes of getting tattooed, you probably don't deserve to get tattooed.In my opinion, it's a good thing they hurt because it keeps people who shouldn't have them away... agreed. maybe its best on both him AND the artist that he lives with what he has already, finished or not. 3 visits and the outline isnt finished for something as small as a forearm tattoo?? speaking from an artists point of view, i would be done with that client by now. tell him take what he has to the grave as is. Mr. Smith, slayer9019, gougetheeyes and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/2554-advice-for-someone-who-is-terrified-of-needles/#findComment-42623 Share on other sites More sharing options...
reverend1 Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 I am scared of needles, and I going in for my first tattoo with Kore Flatmo in October. I'm really excited. There is no way I'm going embarrass myself. I can sit through anything if I put my mind to it. I get cavities filled with no Novocain, how much worse can it be? My wife is having his wife tattoo her at the same time, so I can't have her make me look bad. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/2554-advice-for-someone-who-is-terrified-of-needles/#findComment-42625 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Smith Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 I am scared of needles, and I going in for my first tattoo with Kore Flatmo in October. I'm really excited. There is no way I'm going embarrass myself. I can sit through anything if I put my mind to it. I get cavities filled with no Novocain, how much worse can it be? My wife is having his wife tattoo her at the same time, so I can't have her make me look bad. I mentioned this in another thread, but I'm scared as shit of syringes/getting shots/having blood drawn/needles in general and have no problem at all with tattoo needles. You'll do just fine. Kore Flatmo does killer tattoos...what are you getting? Kev 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/2554-advice-for-someone-who-is-terrified-of-needles/#findComment-42627 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SStu Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Yeah, syringes never bothered me much - and I have no fear of tattoo machines (well, except for some choice body areas), but I never equated hypo needles with tattoo needles. No real correlation for me. Jake Anderson and Colored Guy 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/2554-advice-for-someone-who-is-terrified-of-needles/#findComment-42628 Share on other sites More sharing options...
slayer9019 Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Yeah, syringes never bothered me much - and I have no fear of tattoo machines (well, except for some choice body areas), but I never equated hypo needles with tattoo needles. No real correlation for me. Agreed. It is a very different experience. I associate getting burned more with getting tattooed, as it is the closest feeling I can relate it to. kylegrey 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/2554-advice-for-someone-who-is-terrified-of-needles/#findComment-42629 Share on other sites More sharing options...
reverend1 Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 I mentioned this in another thread, but I'm scared as shit of syringes/getting shots/having blood drawn/needles in general and have no problem at all with tattoo needles. You'll do just fine. Kore Flatmo does killer tattoos...what are you getting? I'm doing a dragon emerging from water on my upper arm, over my shoulder and onto my chest. Black and grey background, with the dragon in color. Mr. Smith 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/2554-advice-for-someone-who-is-terrified-of-needles/#findComment-42630 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SStu Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Agreed. It is a very different experience. I associate getting burned more with getting tattooed, as it is the closest feeling I can relate it to. or bee stings! That usually scares them off . . . Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/2554-advice-for-someone-who-is-terrified-of-needles/#findComment-42642 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gato Negro Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 First I tell 'em It's only like falling down and skinning your knee or elbow...for a couple of hours!! Then I tell 'em if they don't stop whining, I'll start laughing at them...if that doesn't work, threatening them with Youtube usually works. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/2554-advice-for-someone-who-is-terrified-of-needles/#findComment-42643 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abellve Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 agreed. maybe its best on both him AND the artist that he lives with what he has already, finished or not. Yep, at the end of the day it's not for everybody. Being a footballer or a riding a motorcycle doesn't mean you can take any more than the golfer/banker. Social expectations don't make you tough or impervious to pain...they just make you act like it when you have an audience...and a choice. Kev and irezumi 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/2554-advice-for-someone-who-is-terrified-of-needles/#findComment-42650 Share on other sites More sharing options...
reverend1 Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Hey, I'm a golfer and a badass! :p Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/2554-advice-for-someone-who-is-terrified-of-needles/#findComment-42651 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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