Abortion Effects known as
"Post-Abortion Syndrome"

Dr. Anne Speckhard, Ph.D., in her study on Post Abortion Syndrome, found the following effects on women:

EVENTS RELATED TO ABORTION

· 23% had hallucinations related to the abortion
· 35% perceived visitation from the aborted child
· 54% had nightmares related to the abortion
· 69% experienced feelings of "craziness"
· 73% had flashbacks of abortion experience
· 81% had a preoccupation with the aborted child

MOST COMMON BEHAVIORAL PROBLEMS AFTER ABORTION

· 61% increased their use of alcohol
· 65% had thoughts of suicide
· 69% were sexually inhibited
· 73% had flashbacks of the abortion
· 77% experienced an inability to communicate
· 81% experienced frequent crying

These are many symptoms that women have after an abortion. Some of these include:

Guilt; Anxiety; Psychological "numbing"; Unexplained feelings of sadness; Sudden and uncontrollable crying episodes; Deterioration of self-concept; Sleep, appetite, and sexual disturbances; Disruption in interpersonal relationships; Thoughts of suicide
Flashbacks of abortion experience; Preoccupation with becoming pregnant again; Anxiety over fertility and childbearing issues; Interruption of the bonding process with children; Survival guilt; Eating disorders; Alcohol and drug abuse; Other self-punishing or self-degrading behaviors; A sudden display of psychotic behavior that lasts up to two weeks; Anniversary syndrome.

Hear about other women that have had abortions and the effect it has had on their lives.
Toll-free retreat information: 877 HOPE 4 ME (877-467-3463)
Toll-free national hotline: Rachel's Vineyard 877-HOPE-4ME (877-467-3463)
Toll-free national hotline: National Helpline for Abortion Recovery: 866-482-LIFE (866-482-5433)

These sites offers many additional resources for those who have had abortions.

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