**Warning. Sensitive topic! Termination and now feeling low

[Whatisbest]

Hi all,
I know this topic is difficult so please do not feel to read if you find it offensive.....

I had a medical termination around 3 weeks or so ago. Felt brighter and lighter afterwards and that it was the correct choice.

However now 3 weeks down the line I’m feeling anxious & low. Not sure if this is about regret or if my hormones are readjusting? I’m still to have my first period but this feeling is almost PMT like.
I’ve really cried today. Been irritable with people and just felt tired.

How do I assess what this is? I’m really hating this time.

Hi. Have you had any counselling? You’ll still be able to access it through the team that arranged your abortion.

I’m really struggling post abortion. I think it was the right decision, but it has thrown up lots of relationship issues. I’ve decided counselling is the way forward for me.

And self care. What makes you you? I’m running as much as I can. With an audiobook or good music so I don’t think. And, randomly, drawing (not done since I dropped out of gcse art..).

It’s still early days. And hormones will still be off. But I think talking can only help.

I hope you feel better soon.

It’s very difficult. I agree that’ talking helps.
If you don’t mind me asking, when was your termination? Do you already have children?
I hate this.

Hi. Mine was 2 weeks ago. I’ve got 2 children already.

I hate it too. Making “least worst” decisions is awful.

I had a big depressing hormone crash after my abortion. Be gentle with yourself. It does pass

@Branleuse. How long did it last? I feel very anxious.

@ThisWitchSinks. It’s incredibly difficult.x

My termination was a long time ago but I still remember the crushing anxiety and feeling of unreality afterwards. I took vitamins designed to help with periods and I took it easy. It passes in my experience but look after yourself x

Thanks @GoodbyePorpoiseSpit for your experience. Yeah, it’s all a bit new yet. It will hopefully subside.