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Feckinlego · 17/07/2024 20:38

I can't concentrate on a book. Since childhood I've never ever not had a book on the go, I don't know what I'd do without reading. Last few weeks I'm still reading but only have a very faint grasp of what's going on with the plot. A few different genres so I don't think it's the books, I think it's me. Maybe I need to change to a new genre? I dunno, but I can't go on like this. First world problems I know but it's really bothering me! Any insights or words of wisdom?

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aibutohavethisusername · 17/07/2024 21:39

I’ve been the same for a few years due to my mental heath.

YogiLou · 17/07/2024 21:34

Is it your phone?
im awful with mine, so distracted
but that aside 2024 has not seen any really good reads for me

TenThousandSpoons · 17/07/2024 21:17

Are you peri-menopausal by any chance? Could be a brain fog type thing if you are.

Feckinlego · 17/07/2024 21:11

No glasses are not the problem because I use kindle. And it could well be mental health, although I feel fine maybe I'm just distracted by life. And I'm bored by the books so keep falling asleep so it's a vicious circle. Audiibooks are great for walking but not so much at night. Sigh! Hopefully it won't last.

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EineReiseDurchDieZeit · 17/07/2024 20:52

It happened to me for two years. Mental Health.

I started back by forcing myself to read for 30 mins a day, until there was no forcing.

I ended up breaking my record for books read that year.

Joining MN 50 Book Challenge really helped.

I'm in a bit of a funk at the moment and only audio is working for me. Have you tried audiobooks?

Bakersdozens · 17/07/2024 20:45

do you need new glasses?

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