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Post
Traumatic Stress Disorder (P.T.S.D.) is a clinically documented disturbance that has been linked with people
who experience abortion. P.A.S. (Post Abortion Stress) symptoms include: anger, guilt, anxiety, shame, sadness,
depression, lack of self-worth, poor relationships, insecurity, drug &
alcohol abuse, thoughts of suicide, eating disorders, inability to process
fear, and emotions surrounding the abortion experience. The identity and information
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Not all women will experience all post-abortion symptoms, but many will
experience at least some of them There are many factors to be considered such
as age, circumstances, how far along in the pregnancy, type of abortion and
religious beliefs of the woman to name a few. Therefore post-abortion stress
symptoms will vary from woman to woman. List of specific PAS symptoms: GUILT, ANGER, ANXIETY, DEPRESSION,
ANNIVERSARY GRIEF, SUICIDAL THOUGHTS, FLASHBACKS OF THE ABORTION, NIGHTMARES
OF ABORTION/BABY, PROBLEMS IN RELATIONSHIPS, INCREASE IN DRUG &/OR
ALCOHOL USAGE, SEXUAL DYSFUNCTION, DIFFICULTY BONDING W/CHILDREN, EATING
DISORDERS, PREOCCUPATION W/BECOMING PREGNANT AGAIN, SELF-PUNISHING OR
SELF-DEGRADING BEHAVIORS. Studies show that PAS often
shows up over time. Supported Links:
www.afterabortion.org |
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Photo Courtesy of Eszter
Dobay, Hungary |
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Photo Courtesy of Eszter
Dobay, Hungary |
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Arms of Love
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Free Services Medical Center Pregnancy Info Abortion
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Emotional Symptoms Guilt |
Physical Problems Intense Pain |
Subsequent Complications Menstrual Disorders |