km1495 t1_jdpf430 wrote on March 26, 2023 at 3:37 AM

Reply to How to stop reading as if in a competition? by Butterfuckungfly

I deal with this too. My therapist has instructed me to stay off of apps that will compare yourself to others with this, same with apps that track your "progress" like Goodreads and other book apps

km1495 t1_jdpetnz wrote on March 26, 2023 at 3:35 AM

Reply to I need an explanation by Mandalorian326

I get this way but I also have diagnosed OCD. I'm always counting page numbers and wondering when I'll finish or if I'll ever finish. I have to remind myself to take a deep breath and pause and visualize/enjoy the page I'm reading

You may also need something structured like a timer set when you read. And telling yourself, I will only read until the timer is up. Then I will put it down no matter what page I'm on. May help you enjoy it in smaller chunks?