[Errancer]

Talk with the doctor about depression. Genuinely out of all methods I tried for faster reading it turned out antidepressants helped multiple times more than any technique. I know it sounds bizarre but if you're struggling with reading and it feels like every books drags through weeks then it's your best shot.

[johnorourke]

This might say more about how having an anxiety-free mind allows for better and more consistent focus, than it does about specific medicine having a direct effect on reading speed.

[thevagrant]

An ssri? How long did it take to notice an improvement? Did the improvement wear off after taking it for a long time?

[Errancer]

They started to work after 3 weeks. I'm still taking them but overall, even if I'm after the first enthusiastic wave of energy, my capacity for reading is much higher than before. For context I started reading one book at the beginning of the year and I couldn't finish it before I started my therapy and after it (I started this March) I finished 3 books in 2 weeks. Currently I'm capable of reading around 4 books a month. I'm mostly reading academic philosophy and work full time while studying on university so it's a huge improvement for me. I guess the effect can differ but I believe it's worth a shot for everyone having similar problems.

[ultrastable]

not got anything against SSRIs or self-medication but given their low success rate & the withdrawal symptoms they can create, this isn't necessarily something I'd recommend

[frereubu]

This is irresponsible advice. OP made absolutely no mention of depression and you're suggesting medication that can have serious downsides on the offchance that they can read more?

[Errancer]

I'm suggesting talking with the doctor about it to check if it might be the case. Why do you treat OP like they're incapable of self-responsibility so that I must protect them?