I want to read so badly, but I open the book and can't focus

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its pretty annoying to me.

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I generally don’t do well with books anymore either. I can force it when I have to but I dont usually enjoy it much.

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Its a huge struggle because I’ve probably read less than 15 books my whole life.

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I read a lot when I find interesting books :books:

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That’s the spirit! Unfortunately cannot really enjoy books all that much anymore, bit jealous to those who still can enjoy this hobby. :open_book: :eye: :brain:

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I get you

I have the same issue,I would like to read but don’t have motivation

It’s annoying because I read for a bookclub so I only have until the end of the month to read

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I’ve also stopped reading much, last year i did a lot of audiobooks though, might be an option.

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Maybe you need detox dont scroll or watch youtube fast stimulation . Your dopamine levels adjust in week . Delete all garbage apps

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I’m reading this

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I want to try some books on tape bc reading is hard for me too

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I wonder why its almost universal for people with sz/sza to struggle to read. I was the same. But some things that help me is listening to some epic, repetitive, familiar classical music with earbuds as i read. Helps cut out distractions and puts me in the zone more.
Also realising that most books these days suck and are boring as hell. I can only read a book if im already super interested in it before i start. So i do research on books online before i get one. If i just pick up any book chances are I’ll be bored to death and cant focus.
I also read at a very slow pace. Probably because of my adhd or something.

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When I read even if I read slow it feels like skimming with interruptions with the schz. I just take more time

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I was having a lot of trouble focusing on what I was reading also, so I switched to children’s novels and that helped me a lot. I am currently reading the Harry Potter series.

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Mine is ‘same, same… but different’

I want to watch a movie from start to end but can’t do more than 5 minutes at a time.

I can read more though - which I am thankful for. I am most thankful for my continued ability to enjoy music. That is most important of all to me

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Same going with me, maybe just open a book and see.

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Never was a book reader unless when I was in university and had to study books for exams. I haven’t read a book for a very long time, maybe years. I do read news articles though.

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I don’t think having the adhd helps (I have the inattentive type). i lied on this post, I have read many books since I discovered manga, but other than that I can’t pick up a novel. I bought a e-reader hoping things would change but it doesn’t make an ounce of difference. Like you I research books before I try to read them but I still end up getting bored less than half way through.

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I am trying to read Norwegian Woods currently by Murakami, so far so good. but I hope I can retain the focus enough so I can actually understand what I am reading.

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Yeah i dont really like reading ebooks either. Ive got a bunch on my phone. But it feels off to me. Theres something special about having a real physical book in my hands that i own.
Manga is awesome.

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