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- They may receive their own share of criticism due to the risk of skin infections and other complications, but tattoos can also heal your mind and help you shed past trauma, experts say. Here are some mental health benefits of getting tattoos.
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Why do people get tattoos? “People get tattoos for different reasons: some for aesthetics, some for spiritual or personal growth, and some in an attempt to heal from trauma or past experiences,” says Sunny Bhanushali, celebrity tattoo artist and founder of Aliens Tattoo. (Pixabay)
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“People often believe that tattoos are only done with an aesthetic point of view or following current trends, but it is understood that it is much more than that. Tattoos are significant in many more psychological ways considering the permanence and the pain involved in the process,” says Dr Rahul Khemani, consultant psychiatrist at Wockhardt Hospital, Mira Road. (Pixabay)
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Dr. Khemani says that people get inked as a process of self-realization and expression of body identity and recognition of growth in life. (Pixabay)
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In addition, it has been found to be a useful part of the grieving process to help them keep their loved ones close after death, says the psychiatrist. (Pixabay)
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“Getting a tattoo can help you deal with past trauma that you haven’t been able to heal from. It can be a way for you to take ownership of your scars and see them not as wounds but as badges of courage that are a constant reminder of what you’ve overcome.” Says Sunny Bhanushali. (Pixabay)
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A tattoo is a very personal and intimate experience, and a design that has special meaning to you can help you heal from past trauma. It is a process where you are healing yourself and your mind. Navigating through the process can be painful and daunting, but once it’s done and healed, it’s a constant reminder of your strength, says Bhanushali. (Pexels)
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