Discovering her Shortland Street character was going to be killed off came as an "incredibly unpleasant shock" to actor Amanda Billing, however lida daidaihua old she feels born again.

Billing's character, Dr Sarah Potts, was a victim of a deadly virus, but not before she had found a cure over time in order to save others, simply not herself.

This news Dr Potts was going to be axed came at contract-negotiation time in March, and was announced over the phone by 38-year-old Billing's agent.

Initially shocked, Billing then felt "angry, very angry", she told Woman's Day.

She'd suffered depression and anxiety in recent years, as well as for a while she feared she would think it is harder than others to cope.

"But then I told myself, 'This is not concerning your mental health. This is just a hard situation. There is nothing wrong with you."'

The depression had not been an issue and she or he did not think it ever would again, Billing said.

"It's one of the numerous wonderful gifts this experience has provided me."

She is now looking forward to touring China and Japan with the Wellington Ukulele Orchestra, in addition to auditioning for brand new television and film roles.

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