If you are facing an unplanned pregnancy and trying to decide on your best option, it’s essential to be aware of the different risks and symptoms associated with abortion. Not among the least of these is the possible effect abortion can have on your mental well-being.
What is the Connection Between Mental Health and Abortion?
There are different opinions on the extent that an abortion procedure can affect a woman’s health. Still, many experts on both sides of the aisle can agree that “abortion is consistently associated with elevated rates of mental illness.”
No woman’s abortion experience is the same, but women still deserve to be aware of the potential impact abortion can have on their well-being.
What Do Some Women Experience After Abortion?
There are increasing reports of how abortion may affect a woman’s emotional health. These symptoms range from anxiety to substance abuse disorders to PTSD to suicidal behavior.
Because of these possible symptoms, it is essential to consider your current mental health (as well as your personal history) and weigh it with the possibility of how an abortion procedure may impact your well-being.
Prioritize Your Health
Just as we work out or try to eat healthy to maintain our physical health, we should also be proactive and take care of our mental health.
Whether seeking counseling, drawing boundaries in a personal relationship or doing some form of self-care, try to minimize as much stress as possible when making your pregnancy decision to make the best choice for your mental health.
Hope Pregnancy Resource Center is dedicated to providing a safe, confidential space for you to process your decision and discuss your health questions and concerns.
If you have already had an abortion and are struggling with mental health, we also provide post-abortive care to help you find hope and healing.
Contact us today to make an appointment!
