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Mayor's Messages WTC Crisis Hot-line for City Emplyees 1 800 NYC CITY (692-2489) Transportation/ Utility Information The terrorist attacks in New York and Washington have Business and Employment had a profound impact on people nationwide. Emotional Elssources responses to disasters can appear immediately or sometimes months later. Understanding what you're Pfferingjjelp/Pgnatigns feeling and taking positive steps can help you cope with disaster. Remember you're having a normal reaction; don't Public School Information label yourself as crazy.

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other Information / Reduced • Disbelief and shock Services • Fear and anxiety about the future • Confusion, feeling overwhelmed New York City Employees • Irritability and anger • Sadness and depression • Feelings of powerlessness • Change in eating habits • Poor concentration or memory problems • Questioning of spiritual beliefs and practices; anger at God • Headaches and stomach problems • Difficulty sleeping • Increased drinking and drug use

What you can do to cope:

• Remember that most of these reactions will decrease over time. Try to focus on daily activities. • Everyone experiences stress differently. Don't compare your progress with others or judge other people's emotions and reactions. • Realize that those around you are under stress also.

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