[Hypopup]

I'm not sure this is a side effect of depression or my disability. However I used to be an avid reader and I feel like I was better at it. I always did good in English classes so it must be my depression.
I am currently reading a book and even if it has interesting details, though I am reading it I feel like I can only read books when it's quiet anymore and even then, I think I can't focus on it as well as I should because it will be a struggle to remember what I just read. I think I've always had a poor short term memory but these should be things I put in my long term memory because it's not like it's a boring book. I have tried reading aloud and that sometimes helps but not all the time..still not as good as I want it and I don't want to have to read aloud all the time because my voice will get tired.

I do not know what is happening to me anymore but it is one thing that is making my depression worse. I seem to focus fairly well on reading message boards like these but yet not on books?

I actually feel like my focus is worse in general but books are especially difficult somehow.

Hi, sorry you are struggling. It's definitely something that happens when depressed, it's hard to concentrate or focus. I find it easier to read the forums here, likely, because I learn something or I can relate. It sucks when we can't do things we enjoy, but I hope it gets better for you.