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Need help learning how to read books again (lemmy.ml)

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I used to be an avid reader, but years of high school and depression completely ruined that. I haven't been able to complete a novel since senior year six years ago. It's frustrating to me and I want to know how I can overcome my lack of focus and anxiety. I've heard I'm not alone when it comes to this sort of thing at least.

E: I wasn't expecting so many replies. Thank you, all of you, for the ideas.

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[–] Sunrosa 2 points 2 years ago

Also, if you like cool software, and you have a Linux box available, or Android, or a Kindle (YMMV), or a Kobo, or some other devices, KOReader singlehandedly got me back into reading. It's such a good and well-rounded piece of reader software, that tracks in-depth your reading time statistics, plus many many other things. Perhaps you could use your time spent reading as a dopamine catalyst. That's part of what I do.