In my past two school years (Junior and Senior year) I've had to read 23 books for school (only counting my literature courses as the other subjects never requiered whole books, just chapters), which feels like nothing, quite frankly, at least compared to what I used to read. I've obviously read them and analysed them in depth and have enjoyed it, even if a lot of the books weren't my style.
My problem is that beyond that, I have not read anything else because I am simply too tired, and I hate it. I made it through 3 non-school books last school year and so far 0 for this year. As ridiculous as it sounds, I feel like I'm burnt out from my 11.5 books a year and can't find the motivation to read just for fun anymore.
Between the unmedicated ADHD, newfound disabilities, and never-ending pile of essays I have to write, it's been hard for me to sustain most hobbies, but especially one like reading which actually requires me to use my brain for a significant amount of time.
I kind of mourn the days where I had the energy to read books I chose myself, because I feel like reading is a hobby that shaped most of my childhood and I don't want to lose it. I want those days back but I hear university is worse so I guess I will have to wait for 5 more years or something 😔
by The_Theodore_88