Are tattoos right for Aspies?

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Hi Aspie's

For a while now i have been thinking of getting a tattoo done, I have even designed what i want and made it myself..

What i would like to know is do all of you out there think a tattoo is suitable for an Aspie and whether it can fit in with your own persona or suit that individual and feel right about it without having any second thoughts after getting it done? =/

Any comments back would be appreciated!

Thank you!

Why wouldn't a tattoo be right for an Aspie? they are people just like everyone else hon, lol. It's great that you were creative too, and even designed it yourself! - then that's definately suits you!

The only advice I could give, and I'd give this to anyone, AS or NT, is to make sure absolutely that it is what you want and get it WHERE you want it, in a place that can be displayed and covered up conveinetly ( ie for work, downtime)

And of course go to a good reputable artist who listens, is clean and knows what he/she is doing.

Good luck!

Why wouldn't a tattoo be inappropriate for an Aspie? I've been contemplating getting one for myself for several years now; as soon as I find a tattoo place that doesn't look like it'll use contaminated needles, I'll probably get mine done...

Besides, tattoos are probably one of those things that NT's and Aspies can share!

I have one that is also a drawing of my own, and I have had no regrets about it. It is not in a place that people in general would see it (it is on my back near the shoulder), and I do not show it to many people at all because that is not the kind of person I am. It is for me though, and I waited a long time to get the right thing that fits me.

I don't think being an Aspie should make a difference about whether you get a tattoo or not, unless you can't stand the feeling of getting it done.

As for if it will fit in with your persona, only you know that, but if you're worried about what others will think you can always get it somewhere that can be covered with clothing.

I have a tattoo on my chest, and I've had it for 4 years with no regrets. I actually would like to get another one done, on my forearm.

Tattoos aren't right for indecisive aspies like me, that's for sure.

For the most part, I think tattoos are simply an expression of self and I don't see much of a connection to Aspergers one way or the other. I have two ... one of a wolf howling at the moon and one of a tiger prowling in the grass. I've had them both for close to 20 years and love them. It's an animal spirit kind of thing.

I won't get one, but I think that it's more of an OCD thing with me. What if I change my mind, like I do every five minutes, or what if it isn't done perfectly. The littlest of imperfections will drive me crazy until I die. Uhnh uhnh, no way. Not me.

Three reasons why I won't get a tattoo:

1. Afraid it will hurt.
2. Can't decide what to get and where to put it.
3. No really great tattoo parlors around here and I won't settle for anything but the best if it will linger on my flesh one hundred years or more.

I agree with these two, but other than that... Getting a tattoo is probably the same as for an NT.

If you want one, and have a design your shore you will want forever. Go for it

I always wanted lots of tattoos, since my early teens, but had a hard time figuring out exactly what I wanted. I couldn't stand the idea of having a mishmash of unlike objects on me. Wasn't till I was over 30 that I figured it out.

Got my first arm done and I love it ... waiting for the $ for the second arm and then chest, then my temples.

Yes! I want to get several of my special intrests. As a furry livestyler, I've always wanted to have meerkat stripes tattoed down my back. Maybe some other tattoos to resimble the markings of a meerkat. I know I at least want the stripes.

I quite like decent tattoos, but this is the way I feel about getting myself one.

Thank you for the kind words and advise

I totally agree with all the stuff you said saying be yourself and keep the faith! These are very wise words that i appreciate and respect you seem to know what your talking about and sound like a pretty cool aspie!

Thanks again!

To me, those old photos of sailors with a ton of random tattoos, all jumbled together with the only plan being "Where is there room for the next one?" always looked great. Like a patchwork quilt, with each individual piece telling it's own story. That's what I want, and am doing, for me. though with the individual tattoos, I'm not really going for the old-school style.

I am keeping my right arm clean, so I can have one cohesive sleeve.

To the original poster: I don't know whether it has anything to do with Asperger's, but my tattoos have made me worlds more confident in myself. And I still love all of them, even the old bad ones. They are part of me, they help tell the story of me, and I've never regretted them (even the visible ones that may hinder me professionally or socially) for so much as a second.