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I wish i could just turn off on command.
I seriously don't get it. My wife can do it every night. She just lays down and goes to sleep. Like what? I need at least three hours of wrestling my worst thoughts before I can sleep
Have you tried meditation? When I do it, I tend to get through most of that nonsense a lot faster. Just sit, focus on breathing, and if something pops into your head, recognize it and clear your mind. Eventually things should settle down and you can try sleeping.
Set an alarm for 10-15 min. Sitting on the floor is best, but aid that's uncomfortable, a chair is fine for the first few sessions to see if it'll work.
I tried it for a month or two before without much luck. I think my wife and I are about to try what another commented suggested. Having a kid and letting them grind me down
I have kids, and I can confirm they do a good job.