How to Not Be Scared when Getting Your Ears Pierced

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Prepare yourself mentally

   Even though it may not be, try to set your mind so you'll think that way.
   
   Ease your mind.
   
   Think about what type of earrings you'll get instead of what comes after.
   
   Know that you'll have to take special care of your piecing after.
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   Step 2: the day before doing it

   It's more likely that two people will be unoccupied to pierce your ears at the same time, so it'll be all over with at once. , Squeeze it hard! , For support, love, care, and compliments! , That only makes it hurt more.
   
   Think about something else other than the piercing. , If it helps, close your eyes.
   
   Mostly it's just a pinch with very little stinging afterwords. , Give yourself a gift card to your favorite store. , Like some new earrings, but don't put them in until the 6 weeks are up because they will swell up otherwise, or close in.
   
   Or your favorite ice cream!
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   Step 3: try convince yourself that it will be painless and easy.

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   Step 4: Go right when the mall opens or closes.

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   Step 5: Take a stuffed animal or stress ball.

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   Step 6: Bring a friend with you.

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   Step 7: Don't tense up when you know it's about to come.

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   Step 8: Don't look.

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   Step 9: Let yourself shop afterwards

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    Step 10: reward yourself with going through with it.

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    Step 11: Ask whoever is there with you

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    Step 12: if you can get a special treat afterwords.

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