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I feel like i cant

MorningSadness00
MorningSadness00
I feel like i cant read right, like i have to read the sentence like ten times over and over.....Is this caused by anxiety, or something else. im paranoid i have a brain tumor or something guh.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I am not sure if it is caused by anxiety or not. I don't think it is a brain tumor though.
It just sounds like your mind is pre-occupied with something else other than your reading.
Maybe you are pre-occupied with your anxiety ?
What kind of thoughts are running around in your head ?
Pleasant thoughts, or are you worried about things to much to focus ?
AnneL
AnneL
I've had plenty of eye problems due to anxiety. Maybe your eyes are tired. Computer screens and textbooks are very tiring on the eyes. Also, didn't you also just get past a migraine? You might be moving through the end of it. You're really OK. If you are still concerned about your eye sight see an eye doc. I think you're OK, eye fatigue is normal. You're in college? If so, entirely normal. Best to you
deleted_user
deleted_user
Another fun"perk" of anxiety, I'm afraid. Our neurotic anxiety-ridden brains go a hundred different ways at the same time. That's why we are usually excellent workers and can multi task like no one's business. But the reading part I can empathize with.I'll bet subconsciously, we are worrying about a dozen different topics (or trying to find things to worry about..in my case..)while trying to program in one single sentence. Reading's suppose to be a form of relaxation and that's just not part of our "Vocabulary!"
deleted_user
deleted_user
im in the same boat as you. i also feel like i cant remember anything with anxiety. i feel its just another wonderful perk.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Amen, Sagey...we are excellent multi-taskers! When we can focus on what we're supposed to be doing and not having thoughts racing around our heads. I worry about worrying and that makes me worry some more. I would try some slow breathing techniques and try to clear your mind the next time you're going to try to read. That seems to help me focus. Good luck!