When reading it doesn't make sense!

[freddie8605]

I find often when i read, what i am reading it doesn't make sense to me, and when it happens i think its because what who ever the person who wrote it, made it not make sense on purpose, but then someone else will read it and they think it makes sense. It still happens even if i read read it, or read it out loud and its getting annoying.

Does anyone else get this?
Do you know what is causing it?

[ILADVOCATE]

    Yes when I read books I usually read non fiction works and skim them. When I read fiction I often have to reread it several times to fully understand its meaning. When I was in college I sometimes needed accommodations as regards class work around this. Also before when I experienced auditory hallucinations (which now can break through on occasion) although I always when I read am silently reading out loud I had to picture the characters talking out loud what they were like and sometimes how they spoke. Of course when I was really psychotic entire words or phrases would change and appear to refer to me but generally medication provided assistance in that regard. Also books could trigger a whole change in affect if I was grandiose and make me think I could "change the world".  
   The family member I have who has bipolar, anxiety and ocd reads books starting with the middle to see what the book is like, then the ending to make sure it has a happy ending and then starts again with the beginning. I cant say what the exact cause of each of this is but treatment has definitely been of help.

[Mir33]

Freddie,

Ziprasidone really gave me back my ability to read, concentrate and comprehend. I am so grateful!

[Mir33]

I had trouble even getting through "Dear Abby" until I went on Geodon. Now I can read for hours. Modulating the side effects of the drug can be a challenge, though.

[Anneinside]

I have this problem when manic or depressed because of loss of ability to concentrate   I can't recall the characters or plot  

[cup0joe]

I agree with the others, reading is almost impossible sometimes. I'll get 20 pages into reading something then realize that I can't remember anything of what I just read.

This seems to happen to me when I am not well (depressed or manic). When I am at my depths of depression, I just can't imagine even trying to read unless I absolutely must for work, thats if I am able to work at that time.

Its just the illness/medications. You either soldier through it or wait until you are able to function correctly.

[Jaygee18]

Yea I get the same thing happened to me! Sumtimes I feel like it makes no sense at all So I just hate reading all together! :/

[Xila31]

Yes, I have this problem frequently. I used to be an avid reader. I would read all the time. Now it is hit or miss for me depending on the day and how well or unwell I am.

When I'm well I do fine with reading. But when I'm not I just can't read for very long. I get extremely frustrated and have to re-read everything. I can't stand reading long paragraphs or long stories or articles. I also find that anything written in a blocked out format, like with bullet points, is easier at those times.

I don't have the paranoia that it is being done on purpose, I know it's my mind that is failing and not the writer. This is one thing that really bothers me about my illness.

At work in the break room we have magazines but I often can't read the article. So I just look at the pictures, and sometimes even that gets frustrating.

[hiddenpoetry]

I have similar experiences when I am manic called ideas of reference. I read and interpret the words in almost a language made just for me. Usually they come in messages from God or a deceased person. It is very strange because I truly believe it at the time it happens. It is annoying yet intriguing at the same time. I have also read like you where I think God doesn't want me to read what I'm reading so he doesn't allow me to be able to read it. I have what is called bipolar 1 with religious mania and my psychosis and hallucinations are religious based. Very difficult for me because I am a religious person and never know what is real or not.