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Stop the Noise

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I lie in bed at night unable to sleep because the noise in my brain is so loud. But if it weren't there, what would be...maybe nothing.

I just want it to be quiet. Stop the music, stop the noise, Stop my brain from playing With her everlasting toys. But I must think this through. If I stop the music, stop the noise, Will I stop my brain from playing With her necessary toys?

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Pat Adams

Date: 8/29/2017 1:19:00 PM

I can definitely relate. 12 hour shifts and nights with split days. My synopsis is just because you need to, or want to, doesn't mean you'll sleep. (Sometimes a beer helps too! 80) pat

Beverly Read
Date: 8/30/2017 4:22:00 PM

Pat, I like the beer idea but we don't have any. Thank you for your comments and glad you could relate. Beverly

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 11/4/2016 7:38:00 PM

very good question. ONe to make us ponder. Not exactly on topic, but I almost always have a pop tune playing in my mind when I am most needing to just go to sleep at night. Can't turn it off!!! That is when I would say STOP the noise!!

Gordon Mcconnell

Date: 9/24/2016 11:36:00 PM

Excellent piece Beverly, many people will can relate to this, my wife can as sleep is big problem, recently found not playing games on iPad has helped. How's life in California?, things good here in Scotland, Gordon

Beverly Read
Date: 9/26/2016 7:34:00 PM

Thank you Gordon. It's been nice here at the snow line going into fall. Gets more beautiful each week. I try to read a quiet book and that helps. I agree that playing on iPad doesn't work. Again, thank you for the nice comment.

Daniel Turner

Date: 9/24/2016 9:27:00 AM

Some nights I have the same problems. I usually get back up, but then again I do not have to get up in the morning and go to work either. I think the solution is to sit in the dark QUIETLY relaxing about 30 minutes before bedtime. That is supposed to kick in the melatonin. Love the write because I can relate, Mrs Beverly:)

Beverly Read
Date: 9/24/2016 11:24:00 AM

Thank you Daniel. Many times I have gotten back up. I've tried many things but have learned to wait patiently and just try to rest even if I'm not sleeping. I think a lot of people can relate to this, and it runs in my family.