Post Abortion Recovery
Not every woman or man who has an abortion
develops or reports problems but here are
some of the things people sometimes feel
after an abortion:
- Immediate sense of relief
- Disquiet or disturbance in one's inner peace
- Decreased feelings of self esteem and confidence
- Relationship problems
- Sleep and sexual disturbances
- Grief and guilt
- Remorse and regret
- Anger and feelings of self hatred
- Anxiety, panic and depression
- Strong desire to become pregnant again soon after the abortion
- In severe cases women may develop eating disorders, drug / alcohol problems, or have suicidal thoughts
Managing the
emotional recovery from abortion -
Women -
Men
This project was supported by the Victorian
Women's Benevolent Trust.
