If you are hurting from a past abortion you may be suffering from Post Abortion Syndrome (PAS).  PAS is a post traumatic disorder that commonly occurs in women who have had one or more abortions.  Abortion can often result in stress, trauma, and long-lasting effects that need to be resolved.

Below are some common symptoms of PAS.  These symptoms will vary in degree according to the women, ranging from mile, moderate, to strong.

1. Physical Symptoms 

• Eating disorders
• Sexual problems
• Cervical pain
• Sterility
• Miscarriages
• Tubal pregnancies

2. Behavioral Symptoms

• Promiscuity
• Sleep disorders
• Eating disorders
• Substance abuse
• Workaholism
• Sexual dysfunction
• Subsequent pregnancy to replace child

3. Emotional Symptoms 

• Guilt/shame
• Emotional shutdown
• Sadness
• Untrusting
• Sense of loss

4. Spiritual Symptoms 

• Inability to accept God's forgiveness
• Feeling condemned
• Avoidance of church services if message relates to abortion

To evaluate if you might have PAS please take the Post Abortion Stress Test. 

Visit our  Helpful Links page for additional information on Post Abortion Syndrome.  

There is help and you are not alone.  Please contact us and talk to a counselor.  You have several options: e-mail, call, or come by our office for help.  We are waiting.