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2. I do that, but with specific topics,

Thu Jul 9, 2026, 01:01 PM

20 hrs ago

for example, cities beginning with a, b, etc., or composers, or animals. Usually works pretty well.

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If you have trouble falling asleep or have racing thoughts [View all] Grim Chieftain 20 hrs ago OP

It's sometimes deRien 20 hrs ago #1

I do that, but with specific topics, Ocelot II 20 hrs ago #2

Great ideas Grim Chieftain 19 hrs ago #3

I've done something like this for years Marthe48 19 hrs ago #4

I do that sometimes Jilly_in_VA 19 hrs ago #6

I did that. I would pick a specific word like 'rain' then Polly Hennessey 19 hrs ago #7

I think that it might not work for me. wnylib 18 hrs ago #8

Oh bless your heart Grim Chieftain 17 hrs ago #9

I have found something that works well for me. wnylib 16 hrs ago #16

Gummies! phxjurist 17 hrs ago #10

Reading has been my go-to solution for years FakeNoose 17 hrs ago #11

A cup of Sleep support Herbal Tea. multigraincracker 17 hrs ago #12

Great idea Grim Chieftain 17 hrs ago #14

I use a mental batting cage utopian 17 hrs ago #15

Listening to calming or boring podcasts.... IcyPeas 9 hrs ago #17