Post Abortion Syndrome

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POST ABORTION SYNDROME SYMPTOMS

• Impacted grieving: This reflects an inability to complete the grieving process.
• Self-destructive tendencies such as eating disorders, sexual dysfunction, and substance abuse.
• Feelings of isolation.
• Feelings of confusion and difficulty concentrating.
• Anxiety attacks.
• Irritability.
• Outbursts of rage or anger.
• Aggressive behavior.
• Nightmares or sleeping disorders.
• Recurrent and intrusive thoughts about the abortion or the aborted child.
• Flashbacks to the abortion experience.
• Feelings of intense grief or depression on the date of the abortion or the due date of the aborted pregnancy.
• Repression or denial about thoughts or feelings dealing with the abortion.
• Efforts to avoid activities or situations which remind one of the pregnancy or abortion.
• Withdraw or estrangement from others.
• Inability to maintain loving or trusting relationships.
• A sense of hopelessness or futility about the future.
• Diminished interest in previously enjoyed activities.
• Suicidal thoughts or acts.