Many women experience feelings of depression, relationship difficulties, drug, alcohol abuse, or guilt from a previous abortion.
If you’ve had an abortion, whether recently or in the past, you are likely to struggle with your emotions and feel overwhelmed. There are well-known complications and side effects that can occur after an abortion, including emotional and mental side effects.
Mental Effects of Abortion
A study of over 800,000 women found that post-abortive women are more likely to be at risk for mental health problems including substance abuse, anxiety, and depression.
If you can relate to these women and feel stuck, you are not alone. So many women have been right where you are and have worked through this healing process to become whole again. This journey of recovery takes courage, but is very possible with support.
Common Emotions After Abortion
There is much trauma that can come with an abortion procedure. Your emotions after abortion are valid and real. It’s important to not suppress what you are feeling, but also receive the help you need to overcome.
Emotions come and go and it’s important to give yourself the freedom and space to deal with the emotions as they come. Common emotions you may experience include:
- Sadness or Sorrow
- Feeling of Loss
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Isolation
- Regret or Guilt
- Emotional Pain
- Nightmares
- Anger or Rage
- Suicidal Impulses
- Self-destructive Behavior
Get The Support You Need
You may feel overcome by sadness, grief, and anxiety as you wrestle with the trauma and remorse. You are not alone in your experience and hope and help is available!
At Pee Dee PRC, you can talk with someone about your experience and symptoms to receive the assistance you need. Reach out to us today to start your journey of healing.