Oddbean new post about login | logout I believe I have had this tattoo for almost seven years now. It is my only tattoo and always will be. I wanted to share this picture because of a conversation I was having with @agichoote. It's hard to describe the tattoo and all the ways it has helped me. https://i.nostr.build/8GMWX.jpg I'm not a tattoo enthusiast by any means. I look at it now as an emotional scar, but when I designed it the main focus was functional. I thought about it for a year before going through with the decision to final have it put on my body. I'll probably write a full blog post on the subject sometime this year. Shortly after I got the tattoo I made themedicaltattoo.org so folks could have a starting point to do the same if they found themselves struggling with a severe health situation. Please take time before getting a tattoo of any kind. Getting a tattoo should be a decision made with long-term time preference. #tattoo #artstr #health #epilepsy #GrowNostr
that's fantastic! good move. i think i'd likely do the same.
This is a great resource. Thank you for sharing I think I'll put a DNR tat over my heart
Great resource . Check it out nostr:nevent1qqsgff00d75yl85nwttlje3swrc9nxjge4ln96ljkn7qmm3u32c90lgpz4mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujuerpd46hxtnfduhsygxkvtqslndjhxgvkyleay60g7vdn0gfjxte6qa25pfvedj835pe4upsgqqqqqqs2wd3w6
How is this an emotional al scar for you?
I think that's what tattoos are. They are a reminder of where you were in your life when you got them. Just like a scar. That doesn't mean they are always negative. Some are beautiful works of art that can remind a person of a wonderful time in their life when they got them. Mine happens to be a reminder of the toughest time in my life. Multiple types of a seizures multiple times a week. A constant feeling of pain, fear, and the desire for an end.
Wow. Are they less frequent for you now?
Much less. I still have a grand mal every few months or so, but I haven't had any myoclonic seizures in quite a long time. Those used to be far more frequent than any other type. I remained conscious during those and they are both terrifying and extremely painful. I do my best to have a healthy diet (most of the time 😜) and my relationship with God has grown leading me to live a more peaceful life.
I think you should get yourself one “positive” scar to remind of your strength and perseverance
Oh now I get it! It is very brave of you to literally wear it on your sleeve as I guess it attracts unsolicited questions and comments. Also it must be huge support to anyone who happens to whiteness a seizure guiding them how to be helpful and also saving them panic reaction as I can imagine it can be scary if you don’t know what is happening. Thank you so much for sharing ! 💜
