Abortion Recovery

Some women experience strong negative emotions after abortion. Sometimes these emotions occur within days, and sometimes they happen after many years. This psychological response is known as Post-Abortion Stress (PAS). Several factors that increase the risk of Post-Abortion Stress include the woman's age, the abortion circumstances, the stage of pregnancy at which the abortion occurs, and the woman's religious beliefs.

The symptoms of PAS may include:

• feelings of anxiety
• regret
• depression
• anger, bitterness and resentment
• confused thought
• guilt
• problems relating to others
• self-destructive behavior
• drug and alcohol abuse
• eating disorders
• relationship problems
• sexual promiscuity
• increased sense of guilt
• regret on the anniversary of the aborted child’s due date

If you are experiencing any symptoms of Post-Abortion Stress or just need to talk, please feel free to call us.