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I am getting my very first tattoo and I am so scared to get one. Any advise you can give to calm me down. I am only getting a small shamrock Does anyone know where the best place to get one is, where it hurts the least.

Try some heroin, it will calm ya right down! JUST KIDDING!! Seriously , it just isn't all that bad. Try to not let yourself get all worked up about it, be excited but not afraid! Make sure you have a light meal before the tattoo and drink LOTS of water in the 24 hours before ya go in to hydrate your body. Ask the artist if you can listen to some music that you find relaxing and if you can bring in a friend for moral support, most shops will do their best to accomodate your needs. Have fun and great tattooing!

Thanks...Yeah my sister is going with me, she is getting one too...she is younger then me and not scared at all.. I am such a baby about needles though...Thanks for the advice.