i haven't been able to focus on a book in years. how did i do this shit no problem when i was a kid? i still could a little bit about 5 years ago.now it's like i have dementia. now i feel like an illiterate caveman and it's made worse by seeing people who are clearly otherwise retarded still have at least some things to say just because they can actually read.
>>85854899Internet brainrotIm the same and I suspect its why so many people say they have adhd
>>85854899Don't be too impressed. Reading isn't the sophisticated hobby snobs like to make it out to be. There's tons of slop out there in book form and plenty of people that consume it.
>>85854899Just keep trying, I had sort of the same issue but you have to retrain yourself to focus on reading again. You lost it because of the internet but you can get it back with enough effort.
>>85854899go somewhere without electronics and try to read. make it as much of a chore as possible to stare at a screen. it seems like a chore at first but if you're lazy, you'll rather just leave it there afterwards instead of get it back. i find focusing on anything is also easier when there's other people around, since looking at stuff on my phone or gaming near them is embarrassing to me.it helps to think up voices for the characters and pause every once in a while to think on the story so far. entertain yourself with it and take your time. you really shouldn't try shotgunning a book. it's not meant to be a chore. maybe snack on something as you read, so the tiny bit of serotonin and dopamine makes reading more tolerable over time
I think it's the same reasons I can't play video games anymore. you grew up. that's all there is to it. as an adult you subconsciously know you should focus on more productive things. so now you can't enjoy the childish things.
