| 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 |