When stress hits unexpectedly, what actually helps you in that moment?

Hey everyone 👋

Not the ideal routine.
Not the “I will meditate tomorrow” version.

But in a real, unexpected moment — when stress suddenly shows up during work, late at night, or while making an important decision…

What do you actually do?

Do you distract yourself?
Talk to someone?
Write thoughts down?
Try breathing or mindfulness?
Or just push through and hope it passes?