Sally00 Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 I've always had some problem with comprehending what I'm reading too. Ever since I was really young. So you're lucky this has only been a high school problem. I also feel like I can't concentrate on things... I have to re-read sentences over and over and over again. I hate it. In middle school or junior high, I went to the Sylvan Learning Center to get some help. I took the test to see if I really DID need a tutor. Apparently, I passed the test with flying colors and didn't even need help. I was like ookkayy. Maybe you should try one of those learning centers. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RelaxByWater84 Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 I know what you are going through and I can give you hope. I have ADD and have trouble comprehending school reading. My comprehension has become better by attending a Huntington Learning Center. They really helped me and college is less tough than it could have been. Hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wannabesmart16 Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 I have that same kind of problem too. I mean in middle school I always used to get good grades and I could do math and all my other classes. Then I went to high school and every time I try to read to study for a test I can't make sense of the words. I mean some of it sticks but I then just lose focus. I end up sleeping or listening to music and its really bad. I dont have ADHD or anything else and honestly the only time I can concentrate is when I read something out loud. But sometimes when I read I become so sad from reading because I just can't focus. Then I have to go listen to music or go leave the house. Like evrytime I try to sit down and read something, I lose focus and keep having thoughts like "Oh gosh WHat am I gonna do? I can't do any of this. I can't read this stuff." and it really bothers me. I''ve had depression but I've been getting medication for it and its really not helping. I've taken medicine for long. Before I never got sad or unfocused while reading and I don't have ADHD. I feel like the spirit is gone from me. If anyone knows how to keep your mind attentive while reading that would be great news. Sometimes it helps when I write down specific questions about the passage and try to answer them. But you can't really do that in math. Everytime I try to read I need to get away from my book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prknng Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 Just came accross this thread. KIDD -- did you manage to get a diagnosis on the ADD? I'm thinking of getting tested myself, so wondering. Hope things are better for you now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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