Replacing Reactivity with Response

After interruption, introduce deliberate response. Instead of reacting emotionally or impulsively, choose a controlled action: label the thought (“this is an intrusive loop”), acknowledge it without judgment, and redirect attention. This builds a gap between stimulus and response, where control is established.

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