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wnylib

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16. I have found something that works well for me.

Thu Jul 9, 2026, 04:31 PM

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I select a movie that is low key and easy to watch and listen to. No thrillers or fast action spy flicks. No murder detective stories which would keep me awake trying to follow the details and figure out who the culprit is. Just easy going, low key films, often one that I've seen before so that I don't feel like I'm missing something when I drift off.

I guess that even in my old age, I still need a bedtime story.

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

It's sometimes deRien Yesterday #1

I do that, but with specific topics, Ocelot II Yesterday #2

Great ideas Grim Chieftain Yesterday #3

I've done something like this for years Marthe48 Yesterday #4

Best thing I've found for falling asleep is to soak my feet for 10 minutes before getting into bed in hot water with Sogo Yesterday #5

I do that sometimes Jilly_in_VA Yesterday #6

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

I think that it might not work for me. wnylib Yesterday #8

Oh bless your heart Grim Chieftain Yesterday #9

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

Gummies! phxjurist Yesterday #10

Reading has been my go-to solution for years FakeNoose Yesterday #11

A cup of Sleep support Herbal Tea. multigraincracker Yesterday #12

Great idea Grim Chieftain Yesterday #14

Listening to the meditations of Marcus Aurelius by a monotonous British baritone progressoid Yesterday #13

I use a mental batting cage utopian Yesterday #15

Listening to calming or boring podcasts.... IcyPeas 20 hrs ago #17