Does anyone else try to use reading as an escape? I try but

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Does anyone else try to use reading as an escape? I try but I usually end up becoming obsessed with certain books like the hunger games and then I have to stop reading for a while. I blame my ocd.

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I read and write as my escape as well. I loved the hunger games! but besides the OCD I have ADHD. so most of the time I'll read a few chapters and when I'm feeling distracted I'll put the book down and come back when I'm less distracted. very few times I can read a whole book all the way through

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@Danny_K22 you like the hunger games?? We have a lot to talk about…

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Yep. I live reading because it distracts you. I just bought a book frim Barnes and noble last week and its called the program. Just started to read it. Fantastic! Plus reading keeps the mind sharp.

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ocd controls fight back and walk away wait 1 min see how you feel when nothing bad has happened say HA ocd I got this one

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Reading is the best way to escape in my eyes.

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I love to read, tho I obsessed a lot with The Maze Runner, I think I read too much in very little time, because I had migraines and my eyes hurt a little, I don't know if that's normal.... I stopped reading for a while but now I started again

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@cmr715 I’ve been meaning to read those books. I read way too much I’m addicted.

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@Sky97 they're amazing, I like to read a lot, now I'm reading one in spanish I dont know why but I seemed to forget some words in spanish, almost all the books I have are in english

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Reading is an escape, but a good one, do you ever find your mind wondering when you read a good book? Some would love this comfort, really wish I had your patience.

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I love reading, writing, art, creation.....but.....they are passions....never a means of escape....for me I face everything head on....everything....and move past it all empowered.....