I'm scared in case I can't get an abortion

By anonymous on 04/02/2015
I was using contraception (condoms) and I'm now 5 days late for my period but I've had cramps the past few days, I've been diagnosed with depression and I'm too scared to take a test, I live in Northern Ireland and I'm scared in case I can't get an abortion, I'm only 18 and I'm not mentally healthy for a child since I've been suicidal the past 2 years, I'm so scared :(

Editor's Comment

There are pregnancy centres in Northern Ireland where you can get help and support, and they would do a pregnancy test for you so that you are not alone when you find out the result. If you google unplanned pregnancy support in N Ireland you should be able to find some help or call the helpline 0300 4000 999, or for unplanned pregnancy support.

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