Normal Phrases of Stress Response | Abnormal Phases of Stress Response | Pathological Behaviors of Psychological Distress | Pathological Behaviors of Post Abortion Psychological Distress |
Outcry | Intense or prolonged | Panic, exhaustion | Panic, confusion, emotional numbing, decides to abort |
Denial | Intense or prolonged | Pathological avoidance, depression, drugs, suicide | Pathological avoidance, depression, drugs, suicide |
Intrusion | Intense or prolonged | Post-traumatic stress reactions | Post-traumatic stress |
Working Through | Blocked | Maladaptive coping | Maladaptive coping |
Completion | Not reached | Personality Constriction | Impairment of functioning |