What can I do to help my wellbeing?

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You should:

take each day at a time;
do things that make you feel safe and secure;
be patient with yourself; it may take weeks or months to feel that you and your life are back to normal;
try to re-establish your usual routines, such as going to work or school;
spend time with family, friends, and others who may be able to help you through this difficult time;
give reassurance to children to help them to feel safe and to talk about their fears and worries;
take good care of yourself physically - eat well, exercise regularly, reduce alcohol and recreational drug use and get enough sleep;
talk it over when you are ready but do not worry if you get upset or cry while you think or talk about what happened; and
take extra care; after a major incident or event, people are more likely to have accidents.

Last reviewed: 22/08/2023