Why Your ADHD Can't Finish a Book
It starts with a spark of excitement. You buy a new book and read forty pages in one night. Then, for no reason, you never pick it up again. It feels like a failure, but it is actually just how your brain is wired.
What is it?
This is a drop in dopamine. Your brain craves novelty to stay awake. When a book becomes a routine, your focus shuts down to save energy.
Signs & Symptoms
Why does this happen?
The prefrontal cortex is the boss of your brain. It helps you stick to a plan. In an ADHD brain, this boss is often underfunded. It lacks dopamine, which is the fuel for attention. When a book stops feeling brand new, the dopamine drops and the boss goes on strike.
The Action Plan
Change the format
Try a graphic novel or a shorter essay collection.
The 10 page rule
Tell yourself you only have to read ten pages today.
Use a fidget
Hold a stress ball or a spinner while you read to keep your body calm.
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