Abortion anxiety

[BohraTwenty]

I had an abortion last year & I really suffered afterwards even though I was sure of my decision at the time and didn’t think it would really affect me.

I ended up with PTSD and awful anxiety afterwards, and went to two sessions of therapy and took herbal supplements for a few months. I’ve felt much better for the last few weeks.

It’s coming up to Christmas again though which I love, but which was when I was pregnant. My sister has just announced her pregnancy too. The anxiety has come surging back.

I suppose I’m posting to see if anyone else struggles with things which have caused them anxiety which they’re basically recovered from triggering the anxiety again when they’re reminded of it? And if there’s anything you can do to alleviate it? I wish it would just go away.

No personal advice to offer but hope you get some lovely support on here Op

I had a termination last year, around the time of November fireworks. I thought I had handled it okay, but then this year the fireworks started and I have such strong associations of that time of year, it turns out. It’s absolutely knocked me for six. I have no idea how to deal with r, but I am completely empathise.

Oh love. This is normal, I think. I went through similar. Anniversaries just hoik it back up again. I always feel like my subconscious remembers what I think I know I've forgotten (if that makes sense).
The only thing to do is take a lot of care and be kind to yourself. Take it easy, cry, sleep, treat yourself. Whatever helps.

Thanks everyone . Sorry to hear you're going through similar Catalicious.

Woke up this morning feeling so nervous about impending doom, when there is absolutely nothing to feel nervous about.