At first I started getting them because I was a punk rocker and wanted to be ”hardcore” and didn’t want people to fuck with me. So I got mostly punk rock album art as tattoos which I felt worked well for me. It also feels more natural to me to be tattooed so there is that as well.
I was once asked by my uncle why my whole body is tattooed and in a moment of honestly I told him it was because I was uncomfortable in my skin and wanted to cover it up. I have always had a lot of moles and thought that if I tattooed my skin no one would be able to notice all the moles I have and it would be less stressful for me mentally.
I also have a problem with being anti-social and felt it would keep most people away from me, which it does, and is also a psychological manipulation on my part.
I have grown up and don’t need to get tattooed for these reasons anymore as I am comfortable with myself now, but was wondering if anyone has thought about the psychological reason for their tattoos.
First post and I hope it is something others would be interested in.