When i read a book, it doesnt feel like im absorbing it into my brain?

Question

When i read some books, it feels like im reading blank, and when i try to remember what it was trying to say, i cant remember. I really try concentrating hard on reading the words, but it makes my brain feel funny.. Is it because the context is too difficult for me to understand?

good to hear im not the only one! im thinking of going to my doctor and hearing what he has to say, hopefully he can recommend me some help.

it mainly happens to me when i have to read school text books/reference books.

Could it also be because i do not read many books???

Answer 1

I used to be the same way. I found out that when you're reading, your mind is also thinking of other things. Things to do, homework, chores, people, music, etc. It's somewhat of a static interference with your cell phone during a conversation. What you have to do, if you have it available for a more successful reading and enjoyment. Pick a spot in your place that is quiet, where all you hear is nothing but silence. Read aloud, as if you're reading to yourself and others. Get into the story, explore it. Do this for a while, until you begin to read silently, but already concentrated. You've to train your mind.

Answer 2

Yes it could be that the book simply is not something that is very interesting to you. Not sure if the books you are reading are ones that someone else is giving to you as an assignment and that must be read for a grade or one's you are choosing. If they are ones that are given to you then it sucks. The only way you can really try to abosorb those are by reading slowly and take the time after each page to ask yourself did i really hear inside what i just read? If not read it again until you do. When it comes to books given in an assignment and your not remembering what they say, it is simply that you need to change the way you go about studying. In other words changing your study habits.

If you are drawing blanks constantly with books you are choosing and your brain feels funny i would suggest moving on to other topics and seeing which ones "tickle" your fancy. Sometimes context means nothing if your excited about a book.

I would suggest Clive Cussler if you are a guy and want to get excited about books again.

Answer 3

Perhaps you simply don't read enough. Try reading relatively easy to understand material on a regular basis and work your way up to more difficult literature. Or maybe you are like my good friend - you can read the words perfectly fine and understand most words, but you have trouble conjuring up images in your mind of the material you're reading. In this case you are probably and extreme auditory learner and cannot comprehend much through yor visual ability

Answer 4

I have the same problem, I've read pages after pages of a book to find out nothing makes any sense, no clue what was written !! I'm taking a Reading Comprehension Class in college. You might want to look into it and see if it'll help. Good luck !!

Answer 5

well first of all, i have the same issue. The brain soaks it in " in a sense" but it takes longer to register the information. Alot of people go through the same problem and it's really hard ot deal with, especially when studying for a test. ( i go through it alot) but what makes it easier is just try to remember what it is you read ( like page number) and read it agian.

Answer 6

You have to be interested in what you are reading. Try reading non-fiction. Try reading when you are wide awake instead of late at night. One place you can get good reading material. www.natvan.com Thery have a lot of books on history you like it. Different peoplelike different things. If you're black you might want to read about basketball or drugs. If you're white you might like to read about History and Science.

Answer 7

This can be common, look into a speed reading course. It isn't just speed reading like it sounds, but they teach you how to read more efficiently, how to focus on the right words and how to get to the crux of it. I will tell you one thing, DON'T resort to taking ritalin or some such crap!

Answer 8

You have to be interested in what you are reading. Even so, your mind retains the whole of what was read somewhere.

Answer 9

same thing happens to me to