>tfw can't concentrate on reading because sad thoughts

>>9737619
I know that feel OP. Most of the time depressing thoughts and attitudes overwhelm me to the point it can ruin my studies and leave me completely lost when it comes to basic functions of life.

weird, whenever i feel sad, books usually sink me in pretty deep into its lore

bump for OP's sake. hope someone can help him.

>>9737619
Meditation & Nofap will help you there buddy. Do not ignore this advice

>>9739081
Lol really /lit/ advice. I think you are in the wrong thread mate.

hi!

>>9740494
hello?

>>9737619
>anime poster is a self-absorbed narcissist

Well, colour me surprised.

>>9737619
read richard brautigan. it's all short chapters and mostly jokes that comprise of sad thoughts. sombrero fallout is all about being too distracted because your jap gf left you to realise the world is ending and the story goes on without you. you might be able to read that.

If your thoughts keep distracting you, you might not be focusing on what you are reading enough. Try speed-reading. It's not about being a fast reader or something. But if you can learn to stop sub-vocalizing everything and read quicker you get bored and distracted less.

>You are not depressed, you are just using that as an excuse

>>9739081
Yeah, you'll definitely not think about sex more if you don't masturbate

>>9737619
Read sad things so that the sad thoughts are not your own.

>>9742551
This x 1000

I used to read every word phonetically in my head, it's such a slow and boring way to read.

Started reading faster as to not allow phonetics, now I don't have time to daydream while reading because I'm knees deep in a "scene".

>>9743284
Any tips for this? I feel like speed-reading doesn't give me enough time to fully process things. Sometimes I'll sit on a paragraph for about 5 minutes, just thinking it all through in my head.