I read what I write but CANNOT read a written book!

Posted by xpax @xpax, Jan 11 1:35pm

Thanks for tuning in.
This is very serious.
I can read pages and pages of what I have written, yet have to put down absolutely any book I read after maybe two pages.

Please, I used to read like a sponge, but now cannot tolerate reading anymore.
Help, advice, suggestions ❤️ please !!!

xpax

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xpax | @xpax | Jan 14 12:05pm

In reply to @zenren14 "@xpax Hello! May I suggest trying an audiocassette. I have just recently really enjoyed book reads...." + (show)

@zenren14

Hi.
Do you think that years of exposure to reading short, easy bits like this on a screen has lowered many people's overall attention span for reading?

xpax | @xpax | Jan 14 12:07pm

In reply to @gingerw "@xpax Do you think being able to read what you write yourself is a result of..." + (show)

@gingerw

Hi.
Do you think that years of exposure to reading short, easy bits like this on a screen has lowered many people's overall attention span?

Ginger, Volunteer Mentor | @gingerw | Jan 14 8:19pm

In reply to @xpax "@gingerw Hi. Do you think that years of exposure to reading short, easy bits like this..." + (show)

@xpax Possibly, but attention span can vary given so many factors.
-Is there a real interest in reading what is in front of you, or is it a task you need to do?
-Is the environment you find yourself in conducive to reading and paying attention to what your eyes are reading? Perhaps environmental noise, or a crowd, or location you're at are not "right" for paying attention?
Ginger

rashida | @rashida | Jan 15 1:10am

In reply to @xpax "@rashida Hi. Do you think that years of exposure to reading short, easy bits like this..." + (show)

@xpax I do believe so - in my case, at least …

zenren14 | @zenren14 | Jan 15 3:00am

In reply to @xpax "@zenren14 Hi. Do you think that years of exposure to reading short, easy bits like this..." + (show)

@xpax
For me, having wearing reader glasses and producing proper light helps me to absorb the words on the page of the book.

gravity3 | @gravity3 | Jan 21 5:47am

In reply to @rashida "@xpax you are not alone. I am also like you! I can’t remember when I picked..." + (show)

@rashida

Me too. Used to have 3-5 books going at once. Not interested since about 7 years ago. I am 77. I have come to the conclusion that it is because...as I see I....there are no new stories. And I am sick to death of the usual human stories. That goes for anything that is story....t.v., movies etc.

gravity3 | @gravity3 | Jan 21 6:08am

I have a comment below. Can you share your age.

rashida | @rashida | Jan 22 8:15pm

In reply to @gravity3 "I have a comment below. Can you share your age." + (show)

@gravity3 whose age are you asking? If mine, I am 79.

gravity3 | @gravity3 | Jan 23 2:43am

In reply to @rashida "@gravity3 whose age are you asking? If mine, I am 79." + (show)

@rashida

Hello . I honestly can't remember. I think I might have asked because I was wondering if others near my age. 77 were having a similar non reading period in later life.

myoga | @myoga | Jan 23 3:40pm

Same here. I blame it on mediocre writers 😁. Kidding aside, I still enjoy books by Richard Russo (the Old Cape Magic) and Haruki Murakami (Men Without Women, Drive My Car is a short story in this book), but not much else. I’ll try Archie comic books. Thanks Scott!

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