I have this sort've permanent song or music in my head! Very hard to dispel, especially at night, I now count down from 100 it concentrates the brain so I can sleep. It actually works. It's a form of meditation, useful for stress too.
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That 's great, Tegan. There is also a book called called "The Tao of Pooh" (as I remeber it)and I think I might find that once I've finished de-cluttering! I have'nt come across the one you mention but would be very interested to read it. 
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Hi Chrissy. In my youth I'd wake up singing the latest Cliff Richard song in my head but as you say you don't want continual background music all the time esp. at night. That's a good tip - as they say: "Whatever gets you through the night and for me it's not Cliff these days. 
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