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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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[–] ekZeno@lemmy.ca 3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Audiobooks are a nice middle ground if you are too busy. If you have time to read some books then i would suggest you to avoid any app from the phone. Literally turn off you phone/tab and find yourself some nice, quiet place where you can read your book. Read it slowly at first and choose something you are really interested in and possibly not too " heavy" to digest. Some anthologies of short stories would do great.