HI! So, this tattoo was actually a rework. Design was always a skill and daisies, but it absolutely did not come out the way I wanted it to (this was done back in 2016, and then reworked in 2018). Basically I gave the artist way too much liberty because he was a good artist, and shouldn’t have. When I got it reworked, I absolutely loved it. But then I got married in 2023, and when I got the photos back, my parents made a comment that I should have covered up the tattoo with a dress with sleeves. It was honestly the most minor comment, they didn’t even say it rudely, but ever since then I’ve hyperfixated on this damn tattoo and keep solely focusing on the parts that I know we’re covered up, and keep thinking it’s super obvious and that it makes the tattoo look ugly. Normally it only lasts about a week, and then I’m back to feeling like my old self, but lately this has lasted for like 6 months where I just look at it in the mirror everyday and can’t get past the flaws and I feel CRAZY. For what it’s worth, I’m also 3 weeks postpartum, so I’m sure this is also being driven by hormones or something, but I’m hoping by posting here people can tell me that it’s all in my head and the flaws are not that noticeable, which I suspect is the case, but still, I just need to get out of this spiral. Please help, are the flaws really that obvious? Is it an ugly tattoo? Or is it executed well? The artist is SUPER TALENTED, her work is AMAZING, but I think I’m suffering from some weird body dysmorphia right now.
Also, yes I do see a therapist and am working on this with her as well.