Somewhat related:

I pretty much have to blast random noise to stop my brain from going weird places when I’m trying to sleep.

Some weird examples: - Simulated conversations between random people. I might not even be involved - Wait did I remember to do this? (Usually something related to code) - Geometric nightmares (it’s hard to describe. I’m awake and conscious but there’s a large expanding object in my head and it makes me want to jump out the window)

Had issues for years until I realized that putting on podcasts in foreign languages or just random assortments of sounds (no patterns or else I’ll think about it) stops it from wandering.

Is this a case of a noisy brain or do I have actual issues?