postnatal depression after abortion?
I was just wondering if it was possible to experience postnatal depression after having an abortion?
i have been feeling very anxious recently and really tired, miserable, sick and dizzy.
The worst of it is when i try to sleep i get woken up suddenly in a panic..
I had an abortion about 3 months ago and i did actually want to have the baby but there was no way i could of kept it. I was left feeling really torn the next few days beating myself up over the fact i had got rid of it.
I havnt really thought about it much since..
Could it be unbalanced hormones?
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You should see a counselor to discuss your feelings with them.
there is something called post abortion stress sydrone .it is like ptsd there are groups that can help rachel vinyard and silent no more have resources you can google them. You just have to ask God to forgive you also. God Bless
Its not uncommon for women to feel depressed after an abortion. I mean come on, think about it.
sick and dizzy sound more like something physical — the rest sounds like it could be depression.
Call your doctor and explain (as detailed as you can) what’s been going on.
It’s actually very common. This fact has been covered up by the abortion industry.
The way you are feeling is totally normal chick. Some people can have an abortion and feel fine, and other can have it done and end up depressed, even if they didn’t want the baby. The fact that you wanted to keep your baby makes it 10x worse to deal with, it must be so hard for you. My best friend had an abortion last year and she is still not over it, she only has to see a pregnant woman and she cries, she too wanted to keep her baby but the father said he wanted nothing to do with her or the baby so she had an abortion. She found counselling really helped, i suggest you try that. I have had counselling (for something different) and it really helped me come to terms with stuff that has happened.
I hope you can feel better soon, i’m sending you a big hug, I can’t imagine how hard it must be for you. Good luck xxxxx
It could be hormonal, or it could be a chemical imbalance. Also, you might have a physical problem like CFS. Go see your doctor.
Don’t beat yourself up…..I have a 4 month old baby and while I love him dearly, I realize that there is a time and a place for having a baby. Go on with your life and look forward to when the time is right for you to be a mommy.
*hugs*
*edit* Everyone says how wonderful babies are….and my son is wonderful. However, when I get NO sleep at night and start crying when my alarm clock goes off for me to get up and go to work……it gets trying.