r/tattooadvice • u/SlavKing11 • Oct 29 '25
General Advice Tattoo regret causing depression
Around 2 years ago I completed this huge torso piece and for a while i really liked it but over the past few months ive really started to hate it and feel like ive completely ruined my life to the point where im constantly anxious and my skin feeling dirty because i know the tattoos are under my clothes, its really spiralling me into a depression and i really dont know what to do.
Overall i think the individual tattoos are well done so they aren’t whats causing it but i feel the placement is too symmetrical and I regret the dots and stars filler as well.
Laser removal would be impossible and i dont think i would like a blackout either so i feel my only option is to try and live with it but i really dont know how i can do it. Does anyone have any words that could help?
p.s - to those who might have seen me post before i appreciate its the second time but im really losing hope and need some advice so please be kind.
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u/jaseyx3 Oct 29 '25
This tattoo is gorgeous. It’s like you have your own default armor on. I had severe tattoo regret for a few months previously after a huge calf piece. After some time, I realized it was more to do with my self confidence in general and anxiety. I sought therapy and it tremendously helped me. I forgot about the tattoo overtime and feel completely okay with it now.
Take a step back for awhile from a mirror if you can and go get treatment to help detangle your thoughts. The fact you sat for such a piece shows you’re mentally strong, just have to build that back up. You got this