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To: dangerdoc

I would think that those that suffer from these types of problems would be more likely to receive abortions. I am sure that having an abortion can cause these problems as well. This is the problem that I have with LifeNews. They don’t seem to understand that there is a big difference between causation and correlation.


17 posted on 11/28/2008 8:57:28 PM PST by ga medic
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To: ga medic; dangerdoc

We need to break down the type of disorders, as causation is different in each one. Just for example, bipolar disorder, a genetically inherited mood disorder, cannot be “caused” by an abortion or by any traumatic experience. However, if one has bipolar disorder, certainly an abortion could trigger a depressive, manic, or even psychotic episode or series of episodes over the years, induce rapid-cycling, or any other number of problems that exacerbate the bipolar condition.

Contrast that with PTSD. You can easily imagine how a perfectly “normal” person with no predispositions to “mental” illness, no previous ailments, would suffer trauma (with effects of depression, anxiety, panic, insomnia, and even suicidality), due to the long-range guilt or shame or regret of destroying her child. This is also how agoraphobia can develop. Without treatment or some means of resolution (perhaps religion), these symptoms would likely intensify over time.


22 posted on 11/29/2008 5:28:56 PM PST by baa39 (www.FightFOCA.com - innocent lives depend on you)
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To: ga medic
If someone has an abortion with “these types of problems” to begin with you can be sure it can send them over the edge. This is speaking from one who had ministered for years to people with great psychological problems and in their past was abortion. Ask those who are pretty far gone and you will often hear yes to “have you had an abortion”.
26 posted on 11/30/2008 12:37:26 AM PST by Bellflower (A Brand New Day Is Coming!)
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