Post abortion syndrome is a very common phenomenon among women who have had an abortion. Women who have this syndrome experience intense feelings of guilt and depression. Many feel that they did not receive adequate counseling or information about the likelihood that the fetus is a live human being before having the procedure. Those who experience post abortion depression often claim of extreme pressure to go through with the procedure from family and friends. With God there is forgiveness. If a person truly repents of sin he or she can find forgiveness through Jesus. "To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that is in Me" (Acts 26:18).
Guilt and remorse often leads to depression and destructive behavior. Destructive behavior associated with post abortion syndrome can include alcohol and drug abuse, relationship problems, and can even lead to suicide. Some women experience guilt soon after the procedure is done whereas others may not experience guilt until several years afterwards. In extreme cases a woman may go on to committing other crimes and may even spend some time in prison. While this does not happen to every woman that has an abortion it has happened to some. When a person believes that there is no hope he or she may exhibit behavior that is destructive. People in this position may believe that what they have done is unforgivable. They may not realize that their behavior may stem from the guilt over having an abortion.
Counseling can help to alleviate questions in the mind that many women experience after the procedure. Even if a woman believes that the child was not a living human being and are convinced of that during the procedure may wonder about it later on. Those who suffer with post abortion depression should consider getting some counseling. Christian counseling can help the individual to learn what God's word says and what God's love and forgiveness can accomplish. "Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Defraud not, Honor thy father and mother" (Mark 10:19). God's word says that murder is a sin but His word also says that forgiveness is found through repentance.
Women who are thinking about having an abortion need to know what is at stake, not only with the unborn child but also with the issues that come up afterwards including post abortion syndrome. The medical community may never be able to answer definitively when life actually begins. Although, they have been able to determine different levels of development that take place at specific times. For instance, the heartbeat usually begins 21 days after conception. Researchers now know that a child in the womb experiences dreams which come from unconscious thoughts. If a child is capable of unconscious thoughts then he or she is certainly capable of conscious thoughts which points to self-awareness. The Bible says that children are a reward and a blessing from God. "Lo, children are a heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is His reward" (Psalm 127:3).
Depression brought on by guilt from having an abortion can be very difficult to deal with because it may manifest in other ways so that the person who is suffering has not realized why they are depressed. Women are not the only ones who experience post abortion depression; it can also plague men. Maybe the man was instrumental in convincing the woman to have the procedure done or perhaps he thinks about the child that was his who was never born. God offers those who are hurting a way to find forgiveness, love, and peace from the aftermath. The Bible says, "If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness" (1 John 1:9). Forgiveness and salvation comes through Jesus, who shed His blood on the cross for all sins.
Some of the symptoms or disorders associated with post abortion syndrome include but are not limited to obsessive compulsive disorder, anxiety disorder, eating disorders, and post-traumatic stress syndrome. Symptoms of post-traumatic stress syndrome include avoidance of anything that serves as a reminder of the stressful event, being hypersensitive to normal life experiences, nightmares, detachment, sleeping problems, and flashbacks. A person suffering with psychological problems often experience difficulty with holding down a job and have relationship problems. They may also exhibit a lot of anger in their life.
A woman who has had an abortion may at times have overwhelming feelings of grief. Feelings of grief may not become apparent at first; it can happen years after the procedure has been done. Post abortion depression may surface along with the feelings of grief and loss. There is hope for those who suffer with grief and bereavement. Losing a child can cause a person to experience feelings of grief but losing a child due to abortion makes the feelings much more intense because along with grief the person is also feeling remorse and hopelessness. The way may seem hopeless but with God nothing is ever hopeless. John 3:16 says, "For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life."
Guilt and remorse often leads to depression and destructive behavior. Destructive behavior associated with post abortion syndrome can include alcohol and drug abuse, relationship problems, and can even lead to suicide. Some women experience guilt soon after the procedure is done whereas others may not experience guilt until several years afterwards. In extreme cases a woman may go on to committing other crimes and may even spend some time in prison. While this does not happen to every woman that has an abortion it has happened to some. When a person believes that there is no hope he or she may exhibit behavior that is destructive. People in this position may believe that what they have done is unforgivable. They may not realize that their behavior may stem from the guilt over having an abortion.
Counseling can help to alleviate questions in the mind that many women experience after the procedure. Even if a woman believes that the child was not a living human being and are convinced of that during the procedure may wonder about it later on. Those who suffer with post abortion depression should consider getting some counseling. Christian counseling can help the individual to learn what God's word says and what God's love and forgiveness can accomplish. "Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Defraud not, Honor thy father and mother" (Mark 10:19). God's word says that murder is a sin but His word also says that forgiveness is found through repentance.
Women who are thinking about having an abortion need to know what is at stake, not only with the unborn child but also with the issues that come up afterwards including post abortion syndrome. The medical community may never be able to answer definitively when life actually begins. Although, they have been able to determine different levels of development that take place at specific times. For instance, the heartbeat usually begins 21 days after conception. Researchers now know that a child in the womb experiences dreams which come from unconscious thoughts. If a child is capable of unconscious thoughts then he or she is certainly capable of conscious thoughts which points to self-awareness. The Bible says that children are a reward and a blessing from God. "Lo, children are a heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is His reward" (Psalm 127:3).
Depression brought on by guilt from having an abortion can be very difficult to deal with because it may manifest in other ways so that the person who is suffering has not realized why they are depressed. Women are not the only ones who experience post abortion depression; it can also plague men. Maybe the man was instrumental in convincing the woman to have the procedure done or perhaps he thinks about the child that was his who was never born. God offers those who are hurting a way to find forgiveness, love, and peace from the aftermath. The Bible says, "If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness" (1 John 1:9). Forgiveness and salvation comes through Jesus, who shed His blood on the cross for all sins.
Some of the symptoms or disorders associated with post abortion syndrome include but are not limited to obsessive compulsive disorder, anxiety disorder, eating disorders, and post-traumatic stress syndrome. Symptoms of post-traumatic stress syndrome include avoidance of anything that serves as a reminder of the stressful event, being hypersensitive to normal life experiences, nightmares, detachment, sleeping problems, and flashbacks. A person suffering with psychological problems often experience difficulty with holding down a job and have relationship problems. They may also exhibit a lot of anger in their life.
A woman who has had an abortion may at times have overwhelming feelings of grief. Feelings of grief may not become apparent at first; it can happen years after the procedure has been done. Post abortion depression may surface along with the feelings of grief and loss. There is hope for those who suffer with grief and bereavement. Losing a child can cause a person to experience feelings of grief but losing a child due to abortion makes the feelings much more intense because along with grief the person is also feeling remorse and hopelessness. The way may seem hopeless but with God nothing is ever hopeless. John 3:16 says, "For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life."
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