Why do I struggle to read in my head?

This can include mood disorders like depression and bipolar disorder and nearly all of the anxiety disorders, including PTSD, OCD, generalized anxiety, or social anxiety. “Trouble concentrating or reading is also a common companion during grief, especially after an unexpected loss,” she explains.

Why when I read something I don’t understand?

Reading comprehension disorder is a reading disability in which a person has trouble understanding the meaning of words and passages of writing. If your child is able to read a passage out loud but can’t tell you much about it afterward, they might have specific reading comprehension deficit.

What is it called when you have trouble reading?

Dyslexia is a learning disorder that involves difficulty reading due to problems identifying speech sounds and learning how they relate to letters and words (decoding). Also called reading disability, dyslexia affects areas of the brain that process language.

Why can’t I read anything anymore?

Perhaps you haven’t read in too long and your attention span/imagination is a little clumsy. In which case, just be patient with yourself and slowly work your way back into a reading program.

How do I stop thinking about something while reading?

Try to make your mind clear from those thoughts and then you will be able to read and comprehend better. You could also try listening to songs before reading. Songs’ rhythm will free your mind from unwanted thoughts and then you can focus better on reading. HAPPY READING !! I, like most other responders, have been having the same problem.

Does reading make you feel sad?

As someone whose favorite activity has always been reading, this makes me really sad. Right now, I’m in the middle of a novel that, in the past, I would have happily polished off in a day. Instead, I’ve been reading it for two weeks already and have no real interest in finding out what happens.