If you’ve considered getting a depression tattoo, you might have wondered what jot down to get.

Her mission was to encourage people living with mental illness and to give them hope.

Similarly, Amy wanted the semicolon tattoo to represent that a person with depression is choosing to keep going.

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There are many options to choose from, with one of the popular options being a flower.

What’s happening to you now doesn’t necessarily reflect what your life will be like in the future.

Believe Tattoo

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Many people with depression lack a belief that things will improve.

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Semicolon with Musical Note

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Musiccan have a powerful influence on your mood.

For example, you could have a musical note on one wrist and a semicolon on the other.

A tattoo of your favorite animal on your wrist or elsewhere could help you do just that.

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Semicolon with Paw Print

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Not a cat lover?

Beyond acting as pets, some animals can also serve as emotional supports.

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Man’s hand with love word tattoo

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Man with hope tattoo

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Hand with musical note tattoo

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Leg with paw print tattoo

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Hand with cross tattoo.

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