... forced abortions. Psychological harms include mind/body separation/disassociated ego states, shame, grief, fear, distrust, and hatred of men, self-hatred, suicide, and suicidal thoughts. Victims are at risk for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, which include symptoms of acute anxiety, depression, insomnia, and physical hyper-alertness, self-loathing that is long lasting and resistant to change. (Office of Refugee Resettlement) Victims may also suffer ... ...

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... injured in such way that they cannot bear children in the future. Children are exposed to situations of fear and horror during war, experiences that may leave permanent impacts in posttraumatic stress disorder. Severe losses and disruptions in their lives lead to high rates of depression and anxiety in war-affected children. These impacts may be delayed by exposures to further hardship and ... ...

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