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What can I do if I get a song stuck in my head that won’t stop repeating?

Dr. Jennifer Hartstein, PsyD
Dr. Jennifer Hartstein, PsyD
Psychology

Getting a song stuck in your head that won't stop repeating is called an earworm; it's very common but it can be distracting. In this video, psychologist Jennifer Hartstein, PsyD, discusses earworms and her strategies for how to make it stop. 

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