Does anyone else have trouble reading a book?

Question

I don't mean I can't read. I'm talking about attention span here. I can read mags and newspapers, and I read alot of news and info on the web, but I just like to read things that are concise and to the point. I have read maybe 5 novels in my whole life, and I am 54 years old. Anyone else have this problem?

Answer 1

I've had that problem when I have too much on my mind, lots of things to do, your attention span is gone, you have to really get into it, but these days it's really hard to sit down and just read a book even in bed too. There is way too much going on. I have several audio books, some really great ones, I listen to them on a long trip sometimes. That should be your answer AUDIO BOOKS

Answer 2

I am not a doctor, but maybe you should try to read for about 15 min a day or stop reading before you lose focus of what it is you are reading. Also maybe it is the choice of books you are reading. Choose books that are exciting and that will make you want to keep reading. they also have books on cassette and cd, so those are also options. As for school that is going to be a bit of a challenge because the classes sometimes require a bit of reading, but don't let that discourage you. Some of the text is just so dull that even the most eager reader will close the book. Try to read as much as you can, make sure you are in class everyday if possible, so you can listen to the professor speak and even bring a little tape recorder so you can replay back the teachers lecture. You just have to really try putting your mind too and sticking with it and you can succeed. All the best.

Answer 3

At the moment I have problem concentrating & reading a book as I'm going through painfull & very ugly divorce - too unsettle to read.
I read the newspaper & few magazine articles daily

Answer 4

yes i do. I have never read a book past the first few pages. i can read i just can't remember what i just read half a sentence back .so i just read the paper and the news it's called A.D.D. i have always had it even my kids have to some extent .i would rather cut off an arm rather then read a book .people who can retain what they have read are so lucky god gave me the ability to fix things just by looking at it i can fix most any thing i vary seldom need instructions i just look at it

Answer 5

Yes, I have that problem. For me, it's more of a lack of interest and I am told I have adhd and take meds for it. I prefer reading magazines and articles in the newspaper or on the web.

Answer 6

I'm the same way! It's getting through that first chapter that hurts. If I'm not enthralled by then , I put it down. Maybe we're reading the wrong books. Maybe we need to read thrillers. Maybe someone can recommend one for more mature readers like ourselves.

Answer 7

l think you are just choosy in what you read. l dont see anything wrong with that. There was a time l've read romance novesl like there was no end. Now, it hardly interests me. What matters is that you still read. We all have preferences. All the best. :)

Answer 8

I have started reading so many books that I get distracted with life and don't get back to them.

Answer 9

I love to read

Answer 10

I must remember to lay off the l.s.d.
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