How to overcome nervousness for piercing?
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Sunday April 27th, 2008 @ 10:55 AM
Filed under: Nipple
I’d like to get a nipple piercing and have wanted to do so for a while now. I am however so nervous about even going in a piercing shop : is there a good way of overcoming any feeling of nervousness short of hypnotherapy for example?
I guess most of my nerves are due to the fact I haven’t had any piercings yet so don’t really know what to expect. You could describe it as a “fear of the unknown”. I would so like to over come it.
Thanks for any ideas.
The best thing to do is to pop into a studio and have an informal chat with the piercer. Explain that you have no intentions of getting your piercing done there and then and don’t be afraid to voice your concerns. Any piercer worth their salt loves having questions fired at them! Also, go round other studios to chat to other piercers. This will give you the opportunity to find someone you feel comfortable with. Don’t forget to do your research to find a reputable place beforehand. A good piercer will be able allay your fears and put you at ease about every aspect of the procedure. Just bear in mind that it is perfectly acceptable to be nervous. I still get nervous!
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6 Responses to “How to overcome nervousness for piercing?”
Being nervous is a good thing, being nervous can help you not make sporadic and poor decisions.
Sade on April 27th, 2008 at 1:47 pmYou could bring a trusted pal with you as well.
HereKittyKitty on April 27th, 2008 at 5:41 pmMy husband still gets nervous and he’s gotten lots of piercings. We go out for a filling meal, using getting a piercing as an excuse to splurge on favorite foods we normally don’t eat for lunch. It’s hard to be nervous when you’re satisfied. After lunch, we pop over to the studio and figure it all out. Sometimes, we do this even for informal visits because we have a bad habit (well a habit, not a BAD habit) of getting excited during an informal “research” visit and going ahead and getting it done.
Stephanie on April 27th, 2008 at 8:03 pmFind a piercer you’re super comfortable with and doesn’t mind answering questions.
You can find them by just doing what Tiff says and popping into the shop to size everything up.
Good luck! I hope it all goes well for you
Dimruthien on April 27th, 2008 at 9:14 pmI’ve gotten a few piercings and gone into a LOT of different shops for different reasons, and I can tell you, I still get a little nervous about it. But there really isn’t anything to be nervous about! I have never in my life met an unfriendly piercer, tattoo artist, or front desk person. I guarantee you they will be completely helpful and friendly!
Taking a good friend with you helps too, and also, the longer you sit in your car trying to gather your nerves, the more nervous you will get. So just do it already! You won’t regret it!
Liisa on April 30th, 2008 at 1:12 amAlso, you can build up to an informal chat if you are that nervous. Stop in the shop and browse. Look at jewelry and keep an ear open to how the staff answer questions and handles things. Stop in once to twice to browse and you’ll see how the whole thing works.
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