If only life was this simple

A horse doesn't have to be worried about being happy if it ceases to think. Though it'll also cease to be.
You see, this relies on the concept of "I think, therefore I am," but if I led with that, I'd be putting Descartes before the horse.
- goddamn you 😂
- Something something porn actress in a philosophy class

Stop having thoughts
The way I see it, you have two options: liquor, or Warhammer 40K lore.
- What is this, Warhammer 40k, you speak of? Liquor is not an option.

You know when in movies and shows they add some sort of short scene of what could've happened if such or such thing happened. I have hyperphantasia and it's like that for me but instead of being useful am in constant panic because my brain project in my eyes the worst case scenario of any slightly dangerous situation like it's really happening. It sucks.
- I do that, but I assumed it was more anxiety. It used to take roughly an hour to fall asleep, but that’s cut down due to a memory ritual I have that keeps me to preoccupied. It’s a little silly, but I rebuild the entirety of the city of Balmora from Elder Scrolls 3, in my imagination/mind’s eye. Building it item by item and have to hold each item in view as I add more.
  
  That's hyperphantasia. My brain too take me on weird adventures before sleep, but for me it can happen without any control over it like some sort of flashback. It doesn't last long, like a 2-3 seconds . When kid i always had this sort of hallucination that would happen randomly where i open a door very slowly and in the other side is some sort of library and in the center a huge hourglass spinning. All happening in slow motion.

- CBD is great! I used CBD flower and a Dynavap to quit smoking cigarettes and I've been smoke free for years. Less stressed out too.
  Meditating is another good way to quiet your mind, but that takes more time and practice. Still worth it though IMO. Same for exercise, even if you're just going on walks or something.
- Never tried CBD, any suggestions where to start? Good night’s sleep feels like looking for the lost island of Atlantis these days.

- Unfortunately that seems to be part of growing older, the realization the worlds gone to pot and most in charge aren’t worried.

- I am actually seeking help, though it’s depressing to see/hear of the number of people out there that don’t have access to assistance. 🫤

Mindfulness meditation might actually help
- At this point I’ll give it a try, any suggestions to start? I’ve never meditated in my life.
  
  Guided mindfulness meditation I guess? I don't have a specific link.

Well, this is a simple solution. If you want to be happy and still alive, you'll need to only stop with certain thoughts 💭
- Which is a conundrum when the subconscious is naturally very vocal. It was once a boon in school or general memory retention, but now it’s like a ghost.

- I learned the first one early on, happiness is a bit of an adult fairytale, like Santa Claus. You’ll always end up reaching for something new, and you realize you rarely gain satisfaction for the stress. I also found this meme really summarized the problem: