Thought Redirection for Sleep and Function

A short-term in-the-moment tactic for when a distressing or trauma-related thought is keeping you from functioning, especially at bedtime. The protocol is to deliberately set the thought aside for the moment rather than engage with it, so you can stay present and get through the immediate task, such as falling asleep. It works as a temporary containment strategy, reducing mental overload until you can address the issue later.