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I have this problem but for me personally I can just read it, not retain anything in the moment, but as I continue to read information from the previous part of the book starts popping up and before long I'm basically imaging what's playing out in the book while passively reading (for lack of a better term). Maybe moving on to the next sentence is the call for you, I don't know. But it's worth a shot.

Practise regaining your focus. Your brain is like a muscle in this way.

I listen to music or a podcast while I cross-stitch, and often that grounds me. After half an hour to an hour of that, I can then read for a good long while.

My mum always says to me that I “used to read” when she sees me on my phone, and it makes me really frustrated for this exact reason. My brain is just repeating the same Undertale song or meme over and over again in my brain, and I can’t concentrate on reading.  The only time I actually read is at night, purely because I’ve been told a hundred times that it’s the best method to go to sleep, but it doesn’t stop the endless repetition of that one stupid meme. sorry I can’t be of any help, but I’m still struggling myself 

Its the phone I Swear, dont bring it to Bed. The constant stimulation is so bad for your attention span, whenever i go to my bed i leave my phone way far away from me, this has made my attention so much better, I know its hard but keep trying.

Also why not try Audiobooks.

I read your post... Then I realised that I drifted off into my own thoughts and had to re read it. You're not alone with this one

Legit the only thing I can "read" is like a manga or a discord conversation🙄.

I feel you greatly. the only way i can do it is thru audio books or reading with the audio book playing at the same time

I have the same issue. I’ve found when it’s something I’ve very interested in I can manage tho

You ever could? Lucky

Strangely enough, I've found reading out loud or following along with an audio book works wonders. I also have to be reading something I find -actually interesting-. Spending less time engaging in short format content has also helped me a lot. It's taken a lot of effort sort of like training a dog, but slowly I'm getting my attention span back.

Maybe try a text to speech thing to listen and read at the same time, it helps me a lot, or have someone explain it to you or read it out loud to you. When I’m reading I try to visualise what’s being said so it makes it more interesting, or connect it back to something I like to make it more interesting. I’m not rlly good at reading things that don’t interest me tho

I hate reading too, until I read eroticas

This happens to me a lot - there is a way you can practice mindfulness and practice reading a certain way that will quiet the noise, but it takes a lot of time and practice and patience. Unless you’re willing to devote a lot of time to developing that skill, you may have to find another way to learn or absorb content that’s better for what your brain is capable of doing. Typically what I can’t get from reading I have to go out of my way to supplement with videos or podcasts or even audiobooks (though it can be hard to focus on those, too). Keep trying new things. You will find a balance for yourself if you maintain a fair amount of grace and patience!!

So funny thing, when this happens it’s bc your brain is not stimulated enough. Some people can get over it by reading faster. But I’ve used some other methods.

have you tried meds?