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Abortion Recovery
Post-Abortion Syndrome
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Although
women who choose abortion
may experience immediate
relief, some women can have
negative emotional and
psychological effects within
a few months or even years
later. This phenomenon is
called “post-abortion
syndrome" (or PAS). |
The most common symptoms of PAS are:
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Guilt
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Anger
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Anxiety
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Depression
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Anniversary grief
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Suicidal thoughts
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Flashbacks of the abortion
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Relationship problems
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Psychological “numbing”
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Alcohol and drug abuse
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Sexual dysfunction
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Difficulty in bonding with children
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Preoccupation with becoming pregnant
again
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Eating disorders
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Self-punishing or self-degrading
behavior
WE CAN HELP
If your abortion is
still on your mind and heart, please set
up an appointment to come in and talk to
one of our caring abortion recovery peer
counselors. We offer compassionate post-abortion recovery support in small group
settings or one-on-one peer counseling
sessions. Please don’t hesitate to call
us today. (All services are free and
confidential.) THERE IS HOPE AND HEALING!
Source: Serving with Care and Integrity, Care
Net, 2003. |
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