Wondering if abortion will make your mental health issues worse? The National Alliance on Mental Illness shares that almost 1 in 5 adults in the United States experiences mental health problems each year.
You are not alone if you are experiencing a mental health struggle. If considering abortion, know that mental health struggles could intensify.
Mental Struggles for Women After Abortion
Abortion is a serious medical procedure that can come with many mental struggles, whether it’s immediately after an abortion or down the road.
According to one study, abortion “directly contributes to mental health problems for at least some women.” These mental health problems can include:
Grief
Anxiety
Depression
Feelings of loss
There is a greater risk for some women due to certain factors like pre-existing mental health issues. If mental health is already a struggle, the impact of abortion can make it worse.
Before Your Decision
When considering abortion, you owe it to yourself to learn the facts. Ask yourself the following questions before jumping to your decision:
Do I have any pre-existing mental health issues?
What do I believe about abortion (not what others believe)?
Do I feel pressured into abortion? Is this worsening my mental health?
These questions can start necessary conversations before making such a major pregnancy decision. Be informed about all your pregnancy options.
We’re Here to Help
Before moving forward with a pregnancy decision, pregnancy confirmation is important to safeguard your health and confirm your pregnancy options. We offer no-cost pregnancy tests and ultrasounds so you can get answers to make an informed pregnancy decision.
Talk to someone you can trust. We have caring people available to help you through this challenging time.
Contact us to make a confidential, no-cost pregnancy appointment. We’re here to discuss all of your options.