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.
There is hope through our "Healing Hearts" abortion recovery assistance program. This 10 week study support group is offered twice a year in February and September. Please call us for details and let the healing begin. All calls are confidential.