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

submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by AceLucario@lemmy.ml to c/books@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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[–] VanillaGorilla@kbin.social 4 points 1 year ago

I think what kept me off was mainly reading tech documentation or programming (e)books throughout the day. I don't really want to see more books when I'm trying to chill out.

But the easy and palatable suggestion is a good one. There's no shame reading books written for kids or young adults no matter how old you are. Heck, I bought a book for little kids with lots of beautiful drawn pictures for me some years ago. The wombat and his quest for carrots is a lovely story and I'm not ashamed to admit.