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I Have a Reading Addiction

I Cant Seem To Stop Reading.

By: Akanee
Written on January 9th, 2012
I cant stop reading,I never thought it would become like this. I started reading 1 book per week or smth like that but now I read daily 3-4 books and i cant stop. Its messing me up, I go to sleep really late and I Never go to sleep before finishing a book. And first thing in the morning I pick up a different book. Reading has become more enjoyable for me than interacting with other people. I want it to stop, I need it to stop, I cannot continue living my life like this anymore. Any ideas what to do?
By: Akanee
Age: 22-25
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  • Bounce2017
    Bounce2017

    I have just now read your story of reading addiction. It has been over a year. Is your experience still the same? I am curious.

    Mar 24
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  • youknowyoumakemewanttoshout
    youknowyoumakemewanttoshout

    I looked it up on reading addiction online and you should try to do other activities to BALANCE it out with the reading.

    May 5, 2012
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  • lostentity
    lostentity

    It sounds to me as if you are using books as your security blanket and protector from the real world.



    Yeah, books are great. Yeah, books educate you. Yeah, books are exciting and i believe a valuable tool for self progression, BUT they are also escapism and it seems to me that you are using books to escape something.



    A little escapism is good for you and very relaxing, but in the extreme it can remove you from the real world entirely.



    The first thing to do is try to understand what you are escaping from and deal with that.



    Then you can try and ease yourself back into the real world and just use books as a relaxant, a way to unwind a little.



    I hope you find your answers and it all works out.

    Jan 9, 2012
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    • Akanee
      Akanee

      Ive thought about it like that as well, but its still not enough to make me stop. God even when I try to it doesnt last long. I cant go out without at least a book in my bag. And the thing is, all the books I read are all in a foreign language and have nothing to do with what I really need to read for my studies.

      Jan 9, 2012
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    • lostentity
      lostentity

      Any kind of addiction is difficult to deal with. The good thing is that books are actually good for you in moderation whereas most addictions are bad even at low limits.
      Try to count your average books per week. Then try to cut that down by one book a week until you are back to sensible limits.
      Try to keep yourself busy and active when you are not reading a book that way you will be less likely to pick up a book and more likely to find enjoyment in another activity.
      After a while the desire becomes less intense and you will find it easier to control.
      Remember, never let the tail wag the dog. It is up to you to gain control.

      Jan 9, 2012
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    • primprai
      primprai

      I have the same problem but I'm still in 6th grade and the last time I separated from my book I was so frustrated I got a high fever.

      Mar 19, 2012
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    • youknowyoumakemewanttoshout
      youknowyoumakemewanttoshout

      Try to balance reading & other things to do. Equal reading, equal whatever else.

      May 5, 2012
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