Whenever I start to feel intense emotions, or feel unable, my impulse control goes out the window and I use tattoos and piercings to cope. Not sure if it’s the physical pain of getting the tattoo/piercing or having a new aesthetic that helps. 

I feel like this is like a quick fix to help me refocus my brain. I am working with my therapist to work through all my active and problematic symptoms, I do have dual diagnosed personality disorders. Sometimes I just need to do something that will satisfy my need for impulsive behavior but is not completely self destructive.