after abortion trauma symptoms

trauma symptoms

So, what is after-abortion trauma? Trauma is often experienced in both men and women after the abortion experience, due to unresolved psychological, physical and spiritual aspects. Symptoms are similar to those in any post traumatic stress disorder. Basically it is the personal struggle to work through thoughts, feelings about the abortion and previous pregnancy, and the goal to come to peace with those involved in the decision making process and ultimate loss of life. Granted some men/women are better equipped to deal with the aftermath of an abortion, but EVERYONE is changed by it! As one woman quoted: "Once I laid on that table, I was never the same!"

The uncomfortable feelings may not appear all together. Nor will each woman or man possess all of them. Note these symptoms may appear immediately or not surface for 5-20 years following the procedure.

If you have personally experienced some of the behaviors and symptoms below, you may be a candidate for an abortion recovery program. By simply acknowledging the emotions and working through them with a qualified facilitator, you will feel better.

If you choose not to acknowledge the emotions, believing that they don't exist, you might THINK you don't have to deal with them. But human emotional development freezes at the level when the trauma took/takes place! Don't get "stuck"... get help! That's why we're here! We'll do all we can to help you in your recovery process.

Email us now for further information: info@abortionrecovery.org

physical complications

Breast Cancer - According to the Coalition on Abortion/Breast Cancer (www.abortionbreastcancer.com) 16 of 17 statistically significant studies report increased risk of breast cancer among women choosing an abortion. Seven studies report a more than twofold increased risk. We believe this is important information to share with you.

Ectopic Pregnancy - There is evidence that abortion increases the risk of ectopic pregnancies. About 1 in every 200 pregnancies is ectopic, and most are discovered in the first few months. This type of pregnancy is life-threatening to the mother.

Review the complete after-abortion trauma checklist by clicking here: trauma checklist

symptoms

Symptoms of after abortion trauma:

Bouts of crying
Depression
Guilt
Inability to forgive yourself
Intense grief / sadness
Anger / rage
Emotional numbness
Sexual problems or promiscuity
Eating disorders
Lowered self esteem
Drug and alcohol abuse
Nightmares and sleep disturbances
Suicidal urges
Difficulty with relationships
Anxiety and panic attacks
Flashbacks
Multiple abortions
Pattern of repeat crisis pregnancy
Discomfort around babies or pregnant women
Fear / ambivalence of pregnancy

disclaimer

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Abortion Recovery InterNational, Inc. and AbortionRecovery.org strongly encourage abortion affected individuals to have completed an abortion recovery program PRIOR to involving themselves in any type of legal, research, speaking or activism opportunity.