Tragedy=reading less?

Eecently my brother died, and I have found I know longer am obsessed with reading or even care about it. I think nothing of it and only read about 3 pages in 3 weeks. Is this normal? I have had long periods of extreme busyness where i couldn't read or to tired. But never just didn't care at all.Wondering if anyone else has experienced it. or something similar.

I'm sorry for your loss, Disenthral. :-(

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Yes, I experienced the same twice. Once it was when I lost a dear friend in a car accident (I don't even remember how long it didn't even occur to me to pick up a book) and the other time is right now. I figure when your subconsciousness is busy with griefing or other life changing experiences there sometimes just isn't room for anything else.

Since I'm pregnant I can't handle the more difficult literature because I can not concentrate over a longer period of time. My job has been killing me (I'm a novel editor) because it took double the time it usually takes to finish a book. I hated my job so I stopped taking new offers three months ago.

So to say what I want to say, yes I believe it is normal.

Hugs to you!

I say it's normal too.

Sorry for your loss man.

Normal. You're grieving; reading is one of those things that takes a back seat for a season. Your reading mojo will return, but don't waste energy worrying about it. I'm so sorry for your loss. Words fail.

Sorry for your loss man.

As for reading,maybe it is also a question of which books.I doute you could read anything light or casual.
I read last year Joan didon -The year of magical thinking about loss(not self help or any of that crap) and fond it very clever and true.She is a bit of a beat writer,you might like it.
Tkae care.

I am deeply sorry for the loss of your brother Disenthral.

I lost my father 3 years ago, and before his death I was reading and writing heavily as well as playing music. I lost most interest in reading and writing and pretty much stopped playing music all together. My mind was just too jumbled and full of "what if's" to stay focused on anything other than menial tasks.

After a bit of time, I read a little bit at first, and during the first year I read more and more, and now I am back to reading voraciously. This year I am back to writing everyday as well.

So yes, I think this is normal. My thoughts are with you and your family.

abecedarian said:

Normal. You're grieving; reading is one of those things that takes a back seat for a season. Your reading mojo will return, but don't waste energy worrying about it. I'm so sorry for your loss. Words fail.

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Yep, what she said. Thoughts and prayers with you and yours. The "reading mojo" will return when its time.:flowers:

I'm so sorry, Disenthral. You are grieving and therefore are not able to concentrate while reading. This is normal and will pass with time.

Hi Disenthral. Definitely normal. I lost my dad in 2006 to cancer and went through a "hazy" period. Lack of interest in things that once interested you is a common thing. Look at symptoms of depression on the web and look what shows up in the top 10... Good thing is I believe something is to be gained. Perhaps for each person it's something different, but I truly believe we strengthen each time we have to leave our "comfort zone" because of tragedy and make the concious decision to move forward positively.

Sorry to hear that man. I have three brothers and can't even imagine losing one of them. Keep your chin up.:flowers:

I am so sorry Disenthral.:sad: