Out of sorts

[Aguila1794]

I just bought two great books, but can’t get through a single page because of my anxiety and depression. Can anyone relate, if so what did you do to get past it?

[Starrlight]

I miss reading. I watch shows now. Keep trying when you feel on the better side.

[Charlie-mg]

I’m the same. Sometimes I have to read a page several times as my mind wanders off. Have you tried audio books? They help me when I’m doing chores or driving long distances.

[Aguila1794 in reply to Charlie-mg]

I actually just renewed my Audible subscription. I found one book that’s good. Might need to find some more. Peace be with you.

[Nothing_but_books in reply to Charlie-mg]

Me too! My mind still wanders when I'm listening though. 😔

[Adlon57]

You probably are a bit too tensed up, a walk might help, I try to read before I go to sleep, if I cannot read or I get to the end of the first paragraph, believe me I live alone, and I have hundreds of books, I know if the paragraph is like a black and white blurb in your brain, no matter what, either a long walk, don't go to the TV or laptop, that will make it even worse, then a drink of water and attempt to go to sleep, you won't be doing much reading tonight😴Sleep well👌

[PuzzleArt]

I did go through a period of time, when I could not concentrate enough to read. I could not get sense out of the words...I could only look at them. I wish I could give a specific solution to it, that would work for you or someone else, but I cannot even identify the exact stages I went through, and I believe everyone is different as to the cause and cure. I can only say that it was not a permanent state! It finally passed, to the point I was able to return to college and made excellent grades, similar to what I had done before this unfortunate event occurred.

[Aguila1794 in reply to PuzzleArt]

Thanks for the reassurance of the fact that it will pass in time. Peace be with you.

[Nothing_but_books]

I'm not sure why, but when I can't hold a book and read I can read online on my laptop. When I can't manage a long work, I find short poems online too. It's a comfort to still have that part of me left. 📚