Okay, so, this might not seem like it's related to bipolar, but it is for me, as I'm working myself up about this.

Anyways, I have recently decided to do something that I was really against up until recently. I had always refused to get a tattoo, but I found a design that I really liked, found a spot to put and well, things just went on from there.

I am nervous, though. I don't know what to expect. My dad has gotten four tattoos, and he's told me how it feels and what to expect, but... I don't know. I don't know how it's going ot be for me. I don't know if I have good pain tolerance or what.

So what does it feel like, to those that have gotten one? And how do I keep myself calm and sit still for the whole half hour to forty-five minutes it will take?

Also, I have one other concern. I go through phases, due to my mania and my depression. I thoguht of this idea when I was manic, so I waited until the next day, when I was sure I wasn't manic anymore, to make sure I wanted to do this, and I still did. But, when I say I go through phases, I mean it. I will like something for the longest time, then just suddenly change my mind.

A tattoo is a huge thing. It's not something that can easily be taken away. I really like what I'm doing, though, so I'm hoping that will last. I've been wearing a fake one around, to get used to it, and I like it...

Has anyone else had this type of situation? I have done a bit of research to find out how to take care of htem if you don't like them. So I'm feeling a little better about that...

Anyways, I just need some help calming down. I don't even go into the tattoo place until next week Wednesday. I have a lot of time to just chill out, but knowing me, I'm going to work myself up about it. D:

Any help would be nice, thanks!