The Stability Ladder

Move upward deliberately

Step 1 — Stop Escalation

Interrupt urgency.
Delay irreversible decisions.

Step 2 — Regulate Physiology

Sleep.
Hydrate.
Slow breathing.
Move gently.

Step 3 — Reduce Cognitive Distortion

Separate facts from projections.
Limit inputs.
Shrink the frame.

Step 4 — Restore Emotional Balance

Name the emotion.
Avoid reactive circulation.
Choose response.

Step 5 — Rebuild Structure

Complete one contained task.
Re-establish routine.

Step 6 — Reassess with Clarity

Now decide.

Bottom Anchor:

Clarity is earned through stabilization.

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