How Can I Recover Emotionally After an Abortion?
Abortion can be a significant life event for many women. If you’ve had one, you may be struggling mentally and wondering how you’ll be able to recover. Take a deep breath and remind yourself that you aren’t alone. Some resources can help you through this challenging time, and your local pregnancy center can likely offer much-needed guidance and support.
Is What I’m Feeling Normal?
Studies show that women can be impacted negatively by abortion, and they may suffer from various mental health effects, including depression, anxiety, and grief. It is essential to know that you are not the first woman to struggle after an abortion, and help is available to you.
You may be suffering from severe depression or dealing with minor anxiety that appears daily or even monthly. No matter the severity, you deserve relief from these mental health issues. Consider taking these steps below.
1.Seek Professional Counseling
Speaking to a professional counselor or therapist trained in post-abortion recovery is one of the best ways to start your healing journey. They are equipped to tackle these issues and have experience in this area. Your local pregnancy center can connect you to these professionals, and it may offer its own post-abortion recovery program.
Group counseling may also be helpful as you navigate these difficult emotions. Speaking with women who have also experienced the pain of abortion can help you find emotional support and a supportive community to lean on.
2.Consider Speaking With a Friend
Sometimes, one of the best things we can do for ourselves is share our feelings with a friend. Having a conversation with someone you know and love allows you to vent and alleviate anxiety. Think about a person who can offer that for you.
3.Make Time for Yourself
Don’t neglect your own needs as you’re recovering from an abortion. Self-care activities like spending time in nature or taking a weekend to yourself can help you to rest, relax, and reflect on the goals you’d like to accomplish.
Think about the activities that make you feel happy. Whether reading a good book or going to dinner with a friend, prioritize what helps you feel like yourself.
Need Someone to Talk To?
Life’s Choices Women’s Clinic is here for you. Our medical facility has registered nurses who can offer a listening ear and helpful advice.
Contact us today to book a no-cost, confidential appointment and see what we can do for you. We’re here to help!
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Pregnancy Tests
If you have had unprotected sex or missed your period, you might wonder if you are pregnant. The first thing you should do is take a pregnancy test. We offer lab-quality pregnancy testing at no cost.
Ultrasounds
If you are pregnant, an ultrasound will help determine how far along you are, if the pregnancy is viable (growing), and if it’s located in the correct place. We offer limited obstetric ultrasounds at no cost.
STD Testing
When a person engages in sex or sex-like activity, there’s a chance of contracting an STD. Most people with an STD don’t have immediate symptoms. Regular testing helps prevent later physical risks. We offer no-cost and confidential STD testing to women and men.
Men MENtoring Men
Our fatherhood program, Men MENtoring Men, begins during the first medical appointment. Men MENtoring Men is the opportunity for you to meet with a male advocate to discuss your feelings about becoming a dad.
