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Originally Posted by The_little_didgee
I am also in university and struggle with reading too. Some of my readings can be very difficult to comprehend, especially research papers. Sometimes, hearing spoken text helps me understand. Have you considered trying text to speech software? It works with pdf, word and text files.
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I agree about the research papers. As for hearing text, that might work if I read at the same time. I sometimes zone out when listening (even when I'm interested).
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Originally Posted by The_little_didgee
Reading out loud has also helped.
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I find it helpful as well, when people aren't around.
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Are you interested in your courses? Boredom may be a part of it. Where are you reading? Could the environment be contributing to the problem? What about lack of sleep?
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That's the thing, I am incredibly interested in what I'm reading. That's what bothers me so much. I read somewhere quiet, because I get distracted by conversations. As for sleep, I get enough, but often I'll still feel tired. I think exercise might help with that.
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Regular reading improves comprehension, speed and concentration.
Reading shorter books is certainly a good way to build up confidence.
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Thanks. I have a couple shorter texts I'll read when I'm done with assignments (which sadly involve reading and writing).
Something that's been confusing me for a while now: today, I was reading some things with no problem at all. If the text is short and I don't feel like I need to read every word, I'm fine. For instance, I have no problem with most PC posts. However, the longer the text, the more problems I have. A long PC post might make me wary, even though I do want to read it all. The more pages in length an article is, the less I want to read it. It's funny, because I might end up reading the same amount in shorter articles. For some reason it's more tiresome and draining, like I have to hold more in my head. This counts for interesting stuff as well. I find that I can't keep my focus and give up. Any idea why this might be the case?
Thanks everyone. I appreciate all your replies. bluecupcake, I find my eyes keep wandering to other paragraphs, but that's a bit different to your problem. I think the bookmark idea will help with that. I'm glad you don't have the attacks as much anymore.