I read a book, for the first time in years!

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I’ve had trouble reading for the past 3 years. I couldn’t finish a book, even a small book. I couldn’t focus and I couldn’t remember details. Even if I tried to continue a book, I couldn’t remember the characters, their names, any details about anything… So, it was impossible.

BUT, I finally did it! I read Coraline! It’s a small book, but I’m so happy. And now I just started Rust in the Root, which is a much thicker book than Coraline. It’s really good, so far! I got it from the library.

I’m excited to be able to read again. I just wanted to share. :books::nerd_face:

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That sounds like a big step I’m happy to hear.

Reading is nice

Congratulations :nerd_face::nerd_face::nerd_face:

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That’s really good, you’re lucky.

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I am so happy for you because I went thru same and I understand. My cognition after psychosis was rly bad. I couldnt have conversation with anyone or read even a tiny article online. Now two years went by and I am finally able to read again, and omg the freedom that book gives you. You transcend your mind into magical place and you forget all of your problems for few hours. Reading and working out are two things that keep me alive these days.

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That is awesome. Good for you. :panda_face::panda_face::panda_face:

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I really liked to movie version of coraline

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Yeah, I love the movie. :slightly_smiling_face: That’s what made me want to read the book. The book is scarier, IMO; the second half of the book gets really dark. Both the movie and the book are really good.

Thank you! :blush:

Thanks! Yeah, I am so excited to be able to read again.

My cognitive functioning got really bad after my last psychotic break, like you. Baby steps, though. Took me 3 years to be able to read a book again. And I agree, books are so magical! They are doors to other worlds.

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The only books I can read a lot of these day are ones about meditation/spirituality.

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It’s something, though! And I presume those books are helpful to you. :slightly_smiling_face:

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Yep, they are healthy for me.

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This is some serious awesome sauce ma’am!!

Kudos to you.

I need to get back into reading too. Maybe this gives me an excuse to talk to those cute librarians I’m secretly in love with. :crazy_face:

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Haha! Get your butt to the library! Maybe ask the cute librarians what books they recommend. :stuck_out_tongue_winking_eye:

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LOL!

And also ask them if they’ll marry me, right?

:joy:

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Duh, of course! :crazy_face: And you’ll bond over books! Happily ever after.

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Lmao

I chase 'em with a sword, I tell ya.

:crazy_face:

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Congratulations @Blossom ! I’m so happy for you! I used to love to get lost in a book and forget the world around me. I have the exact same issues as you. Great job!!!

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Thanks, @LilyoftheValley! :blush: I hope you are able to read again, someday. Hopefully soon.

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Thanks @Blossom 15

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I’ve come to accept I’ll never get lost in a book. I tried for thirty six years. I read now for other reasons, mainly relaxation. I get lost in other arts. My mom is a big reader and seems rather lost.

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Woohoo!! That is very exciting!

Congrats to you :metal:

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