There are many ways psychotherapists treat depression. The important thing to know is that depression is treatable, and you can feel better. June's story and Leah's story illustrate what depression looks and feels like, and how it can be related to an abortion. Anger Anger and depression are often related. Some theories say that depression is anger turned inward.
Anger is unacceptable in some families.
If this was the case in your family, you may have learned to submerge your anger and you may be more susceptible to depression now. Leah suffered from depression which was at least partly related to submerged anger. Another woman might find herself lashing out angrily at those close to her. If she is not usually like this it may be confusing and frightening, but she may have no idea that these angry feelings are associated with her abortion. You may find that when you are aware of feeling angry, you don't feel depressed.