INVESTIGATIVE ARTICLE: ABORTION AND ITS PSICOLOGICAL CONSEQUENCES

INTRODUCTION

According to the dictionary abort is to end a pregnancy deliberately by causing the death of the fetus. Or to stop something before it is completed because of problems or danger. (Merriam-Webster, 2011)

Often the abortion causes psychological problems and also physical Because it can cause hurts to the counterfoil and becoming that the person sterile, or even can cause the death.

In medicine the abortion means the interruption of the pregnancy before the week 25. Because it’s considered that the previous weeks the human being is unable to live out of the mother belly.

The risk of a spontaneous abortion is higher in women who have had more than three spontaneous abortions. Any induced abortion or some systemic diseases. Also in those women over 35 years old.

CAUSES

The rejection of the mother towards the son

The fetus already has genetic problems

The life of the mother is in risk

If it’s a pregnancy for violation

Malnutrition of the mother (WebMD, 2012)

CONSEQUENCES

The woman becomes sterile

Bled vaginal

Much pain in the body

Psychologically affected

The woman can die (WebMD, 2012)

PSICOLOGICAL CONSEQUENCES

The emotional side effects of an abortion will vary from one woman to another. Some women report a sense of relief after having an abortion. The reasons for relief also vary from woman to woman.

When talking about emotional side effects following an abortion, most people are wondering about negative side effects. Their question is, “What are the potential emotional or psychological risks following an abortion?”

Emotional and psychological effects are more common than physical side effects and can range from mild regret to more serious complications like depression. It is important to discuss these risks with a trained professional who can address your questions and concerns. Abortion and emotional side effect are just as real as physical side effects.

One important factor related to the vulnerability of negative emotional or psychological effects has to do with your belief about the baby inside. For those that believe it is not a baby until it is born, there have less of a chance of negative consequences. However for those who believe it is a baby versus just growing tissue they are more vulnerable for negative effects. (Unknown, 2009)

The following is a list of potential emotional and psychological side effects of an abortion. The intensity or duration of these effects will vary from one person to another. Potential side effects include:

•    Regret

•    Anger

•    Guilty feelings

•    Shame

•    Sense of loneliness or isolation

•    Loss of self confidence

•    Insomnia or nightmares

•    Relationship issues

•    Suicidal thoughts and feelings

•  Eating disorders

•  Depression

•    Anxiety

WHEN WORKING OUT SHIFTS FROM A HEALTHY HABIT TO OBSESSION

"You know you are a bit obsessed with fitness if the other vital aspects of life including family, friends, work, community and having fun always take a back seat to your workouts." - Jessica Corbin, fitness expert and creator of Vitness RX

Starting to go to the gym and lead a healthier lifestyle is always a good idea. Following a balanced diet combined with some exercise is what everyone should do, according to they personal limits. There are a lot of benefits in working out; it controls weight, combats health conditions and diseases, improves mood, boosts energy, promotes better sleep and can be fun.

Nevertheless, there is a point when all these advantages turn into an obsession. Once a person starts seeing results, it can become an addiction.

The symptoms of over-exercising are:  elevated resting heart rate, high body temperature, overall sense of fatigue or run-down feeling, achy muscles and joints, general feeling of malaise/loss of interest in exercise or other activities, irritability and sleep disturbances.

There are some questions that people that workout very often should ask themselves to see how obsessive they are. Are you consumed with your weight or becoming fat, no matter how thin you are? Is working out your number one priority? Do you feel compelled to put everything else aside to exercise? Does working out justify your eating? Do you avoid food when you haven’t done your workout? Do you panic when you cannot work out? Do you feel guilty when you eat? Do you exercise even when you aren’t feeling well, have an injury or are exhausted? Do you take painkillers before a workout?

I find working out from 5 to 6 times a week a very healthy and positive “obsession”.  If the person is aware of the big amount of hours that he or she spends at the gym, these shouldn’t be any problem because it’s another way spending time on a hobby.  When exercising, the body produces endorphins, which are the happiness hormone. So that generates a good feeling after working out.

PRONOVIAS FASHION SHOW

As they have done in recent years the Pronovias fashion show was responsible for closing the Barcelona Bridal Week 2014 with a spectacular show dubbed "The factory of dreams" which was attended by over 2000 guests. The bridal fashion firm was celebrating its 50th anniversary. The wedding dresses 2015 collection left no one indifferent.

This year the catwalk was inspired by “the dream’s factory” and perfectly reflected it in the decoration. The building showed through lights and moving images, how they worked as if it was a couture house.

The model Karolina Kurkova was the responsible for opening and closing the parade at the Pasarela Gaudi 2014 brides. She was wearing a mermaid cut embroidered dress, with designs on transparencies and highlighting the rhinestones.

On the runway of this last show of Barcelona Bridal Week 2014 we saw wedding dresses in various styles and cuts. From gem dresses laden rhinestones, to dresses consisting on 2 pieces like skirts bulky tulle or feathers combined with blouses and with jeweled belts. We also saw dresses that clinged to the figure of the woman through lace, mikado and crepes, dressed in classic style with much more refined lines and other high volume at the hips; no doubt that's going to Pronovias 2015 collection.

After the fashion show there was a party that coincided with the Barcelona Bridal Week closing event. The best models, national and international celebrities, personalities of the Spanish society, culture and even politics were some of the guests of the party. Trays of sushi, all kinds of canapés with singular forms, French champagne or raspberry 'macarons' were some of the temptations of the evening.