How do I go to sleep when I am having an active mind?
How do I go to sleep when I am having an active mind?
user
What is happening in your active mind that is keeping you awake?  You should tell me what is going on and what your thoughts are so that I can help you.
assistant
It is usually just repeating thoughts.
user
That is kind of like a broken record or a loop, right?
assistant
Yes. How can I stop the loop?
user
Can you try writing your thoughts down, and doing something physical that occupies your hands and body?  You might just want to walk around, or do some tai chi or yoga, or just stretch.  Sometimes the repetitive thinking just runs its course, but writing it down or doing something physical can be an effective way to break the loop.
assistant
So I guess I should get out of bed and do something else for a while?
user