PASS
or, Post Abortion Stress Syndrome is a condition that affects women after an abortion.
Are you dealing with intense feelings of sadness and grief? Some other symptoms include:
- Self-harm, suicidal thoughts or suicide attempts
- Increase in dangerous and/or unhealthy activities, risk-taking behaviors
- Depression
- Unable to perform normal self-care activities
- Unable to function normally at work or in school
- Unable to take care of existing children or spouse, other family member or friends
- Unable to deal with emotional issues
- Anxiety and panic disorder
- Addictions of all kinds
- Difficulty sleeping and sleeping problems
- Disturbing dreams and/or nightmares
- "Replacement baby" syndrome
- Repeated unplanned pregnancies with additional abortions
- Repeated unplanned pregnancies carried to term
- Distress at the sight of, unable to socialize with, pregnant women, other people's babies and children
- Severe or disproportionate anger
- Problems bonding with and caring for existing children or new babies
- Distress and problems with later pregnancy
- Problems when dealing with infertility or other physical complications resulting from abortion.
If your suffering from any of the above symtoms,you're not alone, and help is available!
The HOPE Center in collaboration with Healing Hearts Ministries assists those who are suffering from Post Abortion Trauma. Help is offered in a support group type setting where women are encouraged to open up and unearth deeply buried feelings of stress, guilt, and shame in an atmosphere of love and acceptance.
Help is also offered via internet at www.healinghearts.org
Contact The HOPE Center at (770) 924-0864 for more information.
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