Abortion Info - Post-Abortion Syndrome
Symptoms of post-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
Source: Rachel's Vineyard
The Aftereffects of Abortion
The Elliot Institute has compiled and summarized recent research findings on the societal, physical, and psychological complications of abortion.