Does anybody else have trouble reading. Staying focused for longer than 1 minute for example?
I want to be able to read more because its a childhood hobby. And because im a bit of studious type but I find reading is too difficult.
If i train myself, will it improve? Im on abilify and im thinking of asking for propranolol for akithisia. This helped me in the past develop focus before sz diagnosis. And i think it could help again?
When first diagnosed, yes. I would read a couple of sentences and my brain would crash. I’d get POed and give up. I got encouraged to stick with it and I started recording how much I read and how often. I was up to reading a full novel inside of a month after about eighteen months of hammering at it, I think it was. I’ve kept at it. I probably skimmed about 200 pages of insurance documents today before attaching them to customer files or sending them out to customers. I can do this without losing concentration or getting bored.
DON’T GIVE UP.
I keep trying to read books and find I can only make it four pages before stopping…I used to only be able to read one page so it’s improved…just takes patience…don’t give up, velociraptor is right.
Thank you velociraptor and jukebox, 
I read a paragraph in an economics textbook and im certain thats the direction in life i will be taking. Ive already got the degree and i found an option to upgrade my degree so i can apply for masters later.
This is the main reason why i want to read. So i can enjoy academic stuff again!
If it worked for you before, why not?
Thanks davissio. That’s pretty much the way im meant to view this. I think anxiety makes you second guess yourself. In this case. I shouldnt and should just ask for it
I was an intense “reader” for most of my life, but the last four years i think i have completed 10-15 books and i yearn after my old way of intense reading.
You can master reading with practice even with schizophrenia. But I still can’t read Camus or Nabokov.
since getting healthier i want to read more. I have read some of the king arther stories, and truman capote I also got some graphic novels like ghost in the shell and a newer book. i like to write stories too, i want to start writing short stories that make sense.
I would love to write with an audience to proofread my stories. I have trouble knowing the right platform. was once on the chuck palahanuik writers website before it was shut down or changed. he coined the term “subversive” as his writing style. a lot of the writers on there had good material.
It does take practice. You can re-learn things you have lost with the illness and sometimes realize you never lost that wisdom it just needed re-ignited.
Hi @Jinx - if you want to read Camus, then read “The stranger”, it’s short, easy and a really good read. His other books are more demanding
If you want to read Nabokov, Lolita, is the most easy book to read if you can handle the subject. I couldn’t the first time i tried to read it, it was too disgusting, but it’s Nabokovs most “easy” book to read
Yes i do. I struggle with comprehension and focus but then again i also have dyslexia but although im still a good reader none of it actually gos in my head. This illness has also made it harder for me but my diet also makes the difference if i have coffee or too much sugar i cant concentrate at all.
Ive also noticed that when i am really really calm, i can read much better. Like early early hours of the day
You’ve got the right attitude - betting on you to succeed.
I have trouble with focus but I recently read a book on cat care without any issues.
Was really proud of myself for accomplishing this
I virtually gave up reading fiction when I realised I was in a minority of people that couldn’t imagine characters and scenes.
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