Books

9881 readers

2 users here now

Book reader community.

founded 4 years ago

MODERATORS

[email protected]

128

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

submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

49 comments fedilink hide all child comments

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.

you are viewing a single comment's thread
view the rest of the comments

[–] primevandal 2 points 1 year ago

if you're at least not opposed to the idea, an e-ink reader worked wonders for me. picked up a kindle on a whim despite not having read a book in so long. managed to get back into the habit due to that. my favorite device now, hands down.

also when i get stuck on a long book, i just take a break from it and switch to a shorter book.