Often I will count backwards in my head. Scientifi...

Often I will count backwards in my head. Scientifically, it transitions your mind into a different state allowing you to visualize blocking off portions of your body and not feel pain there. It's more complicated than that, but that is the basic premise. You are 100% right though, when you have tattoo'd me and I'm groggy or unfocused for whatever reason, I have more trouble. Seeya soon! Ethan