Signs of Concern
If you recently had an abortion and begin to experience any of these dramatic shifts in your behavior or mood, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-784-2433 or 1-800-273-8255. You can also email suicidehotlines.com to get a local toll-free number for your state. We do not endorse any one organization or take any monies from any organization for any reason...the resource page is simply a place to start your search to find the help you may need - to begin the process of feeling better about yourself.
Signs to look for:
- Drastic changes in appetite
- Sleep problems
- Poor grooming
- Changes in school/work performance
- Trouble concentrating
- Onset of alcohol and drug use
- Loss or dramatic increase in energy
- Giving away personal belongings
- Excessive risk taking
- Preoccupation with death and dying, or suicide
If you experience any of the above symptoms or even for general changes in how you feel about yourself, you need professional counseling immediately. Don't let it go. Only you know how you feel. If you need help, find some. Check out the resource page. Remember: The material on this website is not intended to function as counseling or psychotherapy. It does not in any way offer a solution or cure. If you are experiencing any emotional distress, please seek professional help. Find a psychotherapist or counselor. Also, check out the Forgiveness section for some spiritual guidance.