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Man · 11-03-2010, 08:16 PM

I've had this issue for a long time, though it has not bothered me much during college since I majored in engineering. I will go into a field (epidemiology) that involves more reading and writing, so I am concerned.

I found programs called "IdeaChain" and "Visualizing and Verbalizing" that could help. Before I put down money, I wanted to see if there are other ways to solve the problem.

Could it be a psychological issue, instead of a reading comp issue? Do I just have a strong aversion to books? Are there any other programs that can help?

Any input would be appreciated.

Sue_B · 11-04-2010, 06:14 PM

Perhaps it's obvious and I'm just not getting it. Why do you need form mental images while reading books?

Man · 11-04-2010, 10:50 PM

I've been able to read material and memorize the details. However, I've never been able to understand the material. I am not able to tell another person the main point of the article, book, etc.

Mental images help better understand the material.

Angela · 11-04-2010, 11:08 PM

I used to have that problem, too, and it disappeared after I did TIME Techniques -- I went from black screen to psychedelic Peter Max fantasy images from one day to the next.

11-03-2010, 08:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
Man Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 115	Problem forming mental images while reading books I've had this issue for a long time, though it has not bothered me much during college since I majored in engineering. I will go into a field (epidemiology) that involves more reading and writing, so I am concerned. I found programs called "IdeaChain" and "Visualizing and Verbalizing" that could help. Before I put down money, I wanted to see if there are other ways to solve the problem. Could it be a psychological issue, instead of a reading comp issue? Do I just have a strong aversion to books? Are there any other programs that can help? Any input would be appreciated. Last edited by Man; 11-03-2010 at 08:50 PM.

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11-04-2010, 06:14 PM	#2 (permalink)
Sue_B Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 76	Perhaps it's obvious and I'm just not getting it. Why do you need form mental images while reading books?

11-04-2010, 10:50 PM	#3 (permalink)
Man Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 115	I've been able to read material and memorize the details. However, I've never been able to understand the material. I am not able to tell another person the main point of the article, book, etc. Mental images help better understand the material.

11-04-2010, 11:08 PM	#4 (permalink)
Angela Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 22,520	I used to have that problem, too, and it disappeared after I did TIME Techniques -- I went from black screen to psychedelic Peter Max fantasy images from one day to the next.

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