I have the same problem and used to SCOFF at meditation because of my overactive brain…So I joined a certain meditation group which is TM and a bit different from the others, there is a 20 min mediation morning and evening. What I like is that it is ESSENTIAL to have a TIMER on and TM let you have any sorts of thoughts coming in that are dealt with through a mantra. I do not think that ALL mediation methods are the same BUT I think that each individual responds differently.