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Abortion Recovery
Abortion May Increase the Risk of Emotional Problems
Following an
abortion, many women and men experience initial relief. The
perceived crisis is over
and life returns to normal. For many, however, the crisis is not
really over and significant problems can develop. Sometimes this
occurs within days and sometimes it happens after many years. This
psychological response is known as Post-Abortion Stress (PAS).
Several factors
that increase the risk of PAS include: the woman or man's age, the
abortion circumstances, the stage of pregnancy at which the abortion
occurs, and religious beliefs.
Women and
men who have experienced abortion may develop the following
symptoms:
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Flashbacks of
Abortion
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Sexual
Dysfunction
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Relationship
Problems
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Eating
Disorders
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Alcohol and
Drug Abuse
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Depression
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Guilt
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Anger
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Anxiety
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Suicidal
Thoughts
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Anniversary
Grief
If you or someone
you know is experiencing these symptoms, Care Net offers
confidential, compassionate support groups designed to help women
and men work through these feelings. You are not alone.
If you wish to
begin the healing process from a past abortion or abortions,
abortion recovery counseling is available, free of charge. We offer
individual or group counseling. Deciding to seek help may be one of
the toughest decisions you have to make, but it may be one of the
best. To talk to
someone about issues from a past abortion, please call us.
All calls are confidential. (845) 471-9284.
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