Question: How do I Overcome my Fear of Needles?
Answer: As one with a long history of needle-phobia, I totally understand where you are coming from. But I have 4 tattoos right now, and that proves this fear CAN be overcome. It's all in the mind, and how badly you really want the tattoo.
I wouldn't really describe the pain as feeling like a needle..it doesn't go very far into the skin at all. It feels more like a hot vibrating sensation than anything else. And yes...if you have a fear of needles, watching can make it worse. But I will tell you that your lower back is a lot more sensitive than some other areas. Some of your less-painful areas are the back of your shoulder, your thigh, your hip, buttocks, and sometimes your upper arm.
If you haven't already, I invite you to read How Much Does It Really Hurt?/ It kind of puts the pain into perspective, and gives you some other things to focus on.
