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submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by AceLucario@lemmy.ml to c/books@lemmy.ml

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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[-] 73kk13@discuss.tchncs.de 3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

I had a similiar issue (IMO due to the short and diverting nature of social media).

I decided to read a little bit every evening. In the beginning I skipped a lot of evenings, did a lot of book hopping and, never finished a book either. I also struggled with reading a longer time at a stretch or even whole chapters. But eventually I got better.

In my case I had to learn again to immerse myself in something that doesn't reward me after five seconds, but after 15 minutes or longer.

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