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Tough times

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Tough times

After a traumatic event it is normal to feel distressed, and to experience thoughts, feelings, or physical sensations that you may not have had before.

This distress may increase again with reminders of events such as the Christchurch attacks in March 2019, or Canterbury Earthquakes and there are local remembrance events, or articles in the media.

For support with grief, anxiety, distress or mental wellbeing, you can call or text 1737 – free, anytime, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week – to talk it through with a trained counsellor.

Page last updated: 18 July 2022

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