Signs and Symptoms of Post-Abortion Trauma
If you are experiencing any of the following after an abortion, whether it be recent or many years ago, we can help. Everyone’s experience is different, but everyone’s struggles are important. It is not necessary to have or be experiencing all of these things to get help.
- 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 use
- 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