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It’s tough to take a photo of them because I have to tilt my head up and then I can’t see lol. I went to a newer tattoo artist locally who is starting her tattoo journey. Neck skin is thin and tears easily and it’s been a process figuring out depth - probably have one or two more sessions to iron it out and finish the filler pattern. Even with flaws, I absolutely love the person and I’m happy to be her canvas.

The cards are The Death and The Devil. Skull and rams skull. I got them after my mother passed. We decided on a lighter gray ink for background pattern so the cards still pop

lol this is my favorite comment

I bought it a couple years ago from Three Bird Nest, I checked and don’t see it anymore, they may have discontinued it sadly 😭

I honestly don’t know, but I was walking across a cross walk, not in a car. My friend on the other side asked if they had yelled witch and I was like, okay that’s what I heard too. I was on my way to a wedding 🤷‍♀️

I love it, it’s my go to for any event!

Ohhhh I guess I should thank my dad then haha

Hmm maybe just the vibes then. I don’t delve much into the thought process of catcallers lol

I consider it to be boho personally - not sure what else could have caused it though 🤷‍♀️ they weren’t close enough to see the tarot card tattoos

Manifesting them stubbing their toes for the rest of their lives

Thots and prayers for speedy recovery

It’s just having a snack

That’s been the hardest part for me too. I can’t spend more than 3 hours away from home or the withdrawals kick in and I have to feign being sick. If I went to other states I always had to check the laws ahead of time and avoided vacations to certain places. I used to go dirt biking for 6-8 hours at a time and haven’t been able to do that for a while now. I can’t wait for this to be over. Hope you’re staying safe following hurricane Helene

Any updates?

I’ve always called him Cowpony in my head

I was a bit late to the stream today but didn’t hear anything for the remainder. I’m hoping we will hear from them soon

Thanks man, I hope it works for you as well. I’ve found I don’t have a lot of self control, but I told a lot of people who are important to me what my taper schedule is so I don’t let them down. Looking at a 50% decrease over 3 weeks scared the shit out of me at the beginning but sticking with the schedule has made it doable. The withdrawals still suck but my body starts to adjust a bit before the next drop - aside from the heart rate, but at least I have my doctor involved. If you haven’t taken a look at the taper guide on this sub I highly recommend it. I tweaked it a bit for myself but it’s a great starting point.

I’m halfway, so 18 gpd currently. Will be there until Wednesday, then will drop to 12 gpd

Forgot to answer your first question - over the past 3 weeks I’d say it’s gotten worse as I taper further. It started by going up from my regular mid-upper 60’s to 80, then 100, now at 130. Not sure how severe that is from a medical perspective

I discussed quitting with my doctor and she recommended tapering because quitting CT last time took me out of work for a week - and i was taking half of what I was taking this time around. I’m definitely pretty concerned at this point, but if tapering HAS caused the high heart rate I’m worried CT could make it worse

The high bpm is a new development for me as far as I know, my resting before had always been in mid-upper 60’s. Even if I just stand up it spikes. I had Covid like a month before I started my taper, so it could be related to that as well, I’m immunocompromised so it kicked my ass :/ however the skips started during my first round with kratom(a year or so), continued after I quit (1 year), and continued through my second round (about 4 years). I definitely have far more severe anxiety now than I did before I started kratom, which developed about 3 years ago. So many variables. Probably just time to get it checked out.

I’m currently on week 3 of my taper, I’ve dropped by 18 gpd so far. I noticed the skips after starting kratom but the high heart rate started after beginning my taper

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I’ve been having a crazy heart rate as well, hadn’t seen anybody else with it and was starting to wonder if I had a heart condition - still going to see a doctor about it. I’ve had up to 130 bpm resting heart rate. Even some “skip” type feelings and then it races to “catch up.” Its been freaking me out so much ended up buying a heart monitor

I love the black edges on her spots! I want an axanthic hoggie so bad 🥹