I'm rereading favorite parts of David Foster Wallace's "Infinite Jest." I just reread the passage about an addict who uses straight thru her pregnancy and labor and gives birth to a malformed tiny dead fetus that she carries around with her until it is fused to her body with decay. Not showering for several days doesn't seem so bad now.

[GoldenSnitch]

I’m reading “I hate you, don’t leave me” for my bpd.

I’m also reading a book called mindful parenting that talks about how to be present with your child.

[~Christina]

A book by a indie writer on my kindle. I love indie writes more that nationally known. I support the lil guys !

I'm rereading harry potter and the chamber of secrets

the only harry potter book which I still have any interest in

I have not been as avid of a reader of books as I should be, in recent years. I do a lot of online research, though. I love information.

The last book I was starting to read was Michelle Obama's "Becoming".

[GoldenSnitch]

Originally Posted by BirdDancer

I have not been as avid of a reader of books as I should be, in recent years. I do a lot of online research, though. I love information.


The last book I was starting to read was Michelle Obama's "Becoming".

Do you find mental illness affects your reading? When I’m in a depression I don’t read at all but when I’m manic I can read a bunch

Originally Posted by GoldenSnitch

Do you find mental illness affects your reading? When I’m in a depression I don’t read at all but when I’m manic I can read a bunch

Absolutely it affects my reading! When purely depressed, my brain is almost asleep/dead. When anxious, my mind is racing and I totally can't concentrate on anything beyond the anxious thinking. When beyond mildly hypomanic, or full manic or mixed, my thoughts are racing, I'm distractable, my thoughts jump from one thing or another, I can't sit still to read, and I'm using either out of the house on a pleasure seeking mission, or if in the house, I am working on projects like mad or dancing, singing, talking to myself or others, etc. If mixed, I may also be in a state of psychological agony. I can't read under any of those conditions. If I am "sort of" reading while hypomanic or manic, I'm usually skimming briskly or flipping pages (book or web pages) with info flying around my mind like a hurricane.

I am able to remember what I read, read longest, and even want to read best when stable or at the most mildly hypomanic. When mildly depressed, I may be able to read, it's not ideal. I tend to read more online when slightly depressed or hypomanic. It's likely related to desiring social interactions and/or support.

Thanks for the thought-provoking question! I'd be curious to read how others are affected.

[Daonnachd]

I'm reading Bernard Cornwell's Fools and Mortals. It's an historical fiction about William Shakespeare and his brother Richard. My best friend picked it up about a month ago while he was waiting for me to be done with my ECT. On the way home he presented it to me on loan. I need to get it read before my next ECT lest I lose elements of the plot to my treatment. It's been difficult to read lately because my mind's not right.

[wildflowerchild25]

I most recently read Cathy glass. She’s a foster carer in England. She writes about the children she’s fostered. I like nonfictional inspiring stories like she writes.

[GoldenSnitch]

Originally Posted by wildflowerchild25

I most recently read Cathy glass. She’s a foster carer in England. She writes about the children she’s fostered. I like nonfictional inspiring stories like she writes.

My mom loves her books. I can’t read them. They make me cry too much even though my mom tells me the endings are happy.

[GoldenSnitch]

Originally Posted by BirdDancer

Absolutely it affects my reading! When purely depressed, my brain is almost asleep/dead. When anxious, my mind is racing and I totally can't concentrate on anything beyond the anxious thinking. When beyond mildly hypomanic, or full manic or mixed, my thoughts are racing, I'm distractable, my thoughts jump from one thing or another, I can't sit still to read, and I'm using either out of the house on a pleasure seeking mission, or if in the house, I am working on projects like mad or dancing, singing, talking to myself or others, etc. If mixed, I may also be in a state of psychological agony. I can't read under any of those conditions. If I am "sort of" reading while hypomanic or manic, I'm usually skimming briskly or flipping pages (book or web pages) with info flying around my mind like a hurricane.


I am able to remember what I read, read longest, and even want to read best when stable or at the most mildly hypomanic. When mildly depressed, I may be able to read, it's not ideal. I tend to read more online when slightly depressed or hypomanic. It's likely related to desiring social interactions and/or support.


Thanks for the thought-provoking question! I'd be curious to read how others are affected.

I feel very similarly to you. I think you expressed it well. Unless I’m stable every other mood has some type of reason why my brain can’t read.

[seoultous]

Who? Celeste Ng

[Jester's Rags]

beowulf. The copy I have includes notes and some clarification of what's going on.

[HALLIEBETH87]

A book called
Dumplin

[GoldenSnitch]

Now I’m reading this book called choice therapy by William glasser. My therapist gave it to me. I’m a little offended by the whole book. It is basically saying that we are choosing to be depressed and we don’t need meds and people who are diagnosed as bipolar are one of two categories of people you don’t want to be in a relationship with. I’m about a third of the way done. I’m going to push through and see if I can figure out why my therapist wanted me to read this.

[downandlonely]

I'm listening to an audiobook by Stephen King and Peter Straub called Black House.

[RainyDay107]

Rereading The Shining by Stephen King.

Saw the movie on HBO in third grade and whoa nightmares.

Was handed The Stand by King to read in the 4th grade.

Mom was an elementary school teacher.

[RainyDay107]

Originally Posted by downandlonely

I'm listening to an audiobook by Stephen King and Peter Straub called Black House.

LOVE that book

[RainyDay107]

Originally Posted by Jester's Rags

beowulf. The copy I have includes notes and some clarification of what's going on.

That sounds punitive

[RainyDay107]

Originally Posted by GoldenSnitch

Now I’m reading this book called choice therapy by William glasser. My therapist gave it to me. I’m a little offended by the whole book. It is basically saying that we are choosing to be depressed and we don’t need meds and people who are diagnosed as bipolar are one of two categories of people you don’t want to be in a relationship with. I’m about a third of the way done. I’m going to push through and see if I can figure out why my therapist wanted me to read this.

UGH

[RainyDay107]

Originally Posted by wildflowerchild25

I most recently read Cathy glass. She’s a foster carer in England. She writes about the children she’s fostered. I like nonfictional inspiring stories like she writes.

Ooo. I will look that up. Curious - these are not all good foster parents? Or yes?

[RainyDay107]

Originally Posted by GoldenSnitch

My mom loves her books. I can’t read them. They make me cry too much even though my mom tells me the endings are happy.

Ah nvm the above post. That is not IRL from my working days, unfortunately. RARE.

[RainyDay107]

Originally Posted by GoldenSnitch

Now I’m reading this book called choice therapy by William glasser. My therapist gave it to me. I’m a little offended by the whole book. It is basically saying that we are choosing to be depressed and we don’t need meds and people who are diagnosed as bipolar are one of two categories of people you don’t want to be in a relationship with. I’m about a third of the way done. I’m going to push through and see if I can figure out why my therapist wanted me to read this.

I will hush up now but that is so tempting to have your next session and write a check minus the cost of the book a s sat ave is correct and not needed. F HER.

[RainyDay107]

Originally Posted by ~Christina

A book by a indie writer on my kindle. I love indie writes more that nationally known. I support the lil guys !

I use the Kindle app, Christina. I do not do romance but if you have recommendations-let me know!

I like the black background setting for late at night. Do you have a set bed time? The light issue etc

[RainyDay107]

Originally Posted by GoldenSnitch

I’m reading “I hate you, don’t leave me” for my bpd.

I’m also reading a book called mindful parenting that talks about how to be present with your child.

I have heard of that book! I have not read it.

Mindful parenting — you sound like a good mom. Mine went to uni recently. Xx