Post-Abortion Trauma

Symptoms

1. Bouts of crying
2. Depression
3. Guilt
4. Inability to forgive yourself
5. Intense grief / sadness
6. Anger / rage
7. Emotional numbness
8. Sexual problems or promiscuity
9. Eating disorders
10. Lowered self esteem
11. Drug and alcohol abuse
12. Nightmares and sleep disturbances
13. Suicidal urges
14. Difficulty with relationships
15. Anxiety and panic attacks
16. Flashbacks
17. Multiple abortions
18. Pattern of repeat crisis pregnancy
19. Discomfort around babies or pregnant women
20. Fear / ambivalence of pregnancy

Examples

1. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O8CxUtAKnxk&feature=player_embedded
2. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WKe14jtpbbY
3. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8N74l0Z2HeY
4. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRptVzdTmnc&feature=player_embedded
5. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cvz_cmbOvT4
6. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jVQ4kYoeHM&feature=player_embedded#at=108
7. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YF_k8m2dCxg&feature=player_embedded#at=65
8. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HwHfVJqRGOA&NR=1
9. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5YywVy95xg
10. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QzTUVvQgp4g&feature=related
11. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QydN0TjnIrw
12. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HjiKxzfuB5Y