Can't Read Because of Attention Problems, in Honors English, Don't Know What to Do?

In the end you can’t force yourself to read what you don’t want to. I had the same problem and I was prescribed Luvox , and I discontinued it after a week. I ended up skipping school to sleep. I graduated from High School. You should consider focusing on learning for fun. Not as a chore. With you using your time at your discretion.

Have you tried stimming while reading or listening to the audiobook?

I like to listen to lectures while I crochet or cook or wash dishes. My brain is more open to auditory information while my hands are busy with mundane tasks that don’t require a lot of thought.

Try reading while walking on a treadmill – or down the sidewalk if you don’t have one (be careful!). You might also try something like clicking a pen in your dominant hand while reading. The idea is to keep the motor areas of your brain distracted so you’re not so restless, and the language centers can function.

I think if your meds are not working you should be able to call the psychiatrist who prescribed them, and you should.

You might want to consider dropping down a level in English. Even though you’re good at analysis, the workload might not be good for you. Also, consider staying offline for most of the day. I know I find it affects my concentration. And do see if you can get your meds looked at sooner.