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This happens to me all the time. I find a book, read it, get totally sucked into it, become too emotionally attached and so then when I finish it, I feel like somebody has just told me there is no tomorrow...
I literally feel so upset, it's a horrible feeling
I think I understand why I get sad, probably because I become so attached to the story and the characters in it, however I have no idea how to stop this feeling or lessen it!! Anybody out there who ever gets the same feeling? And maybe anyone who knows of a way to stop this feeling? Any comments/advice are appreciated
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I literally feel so upset, it's a horrible feeling
I think I understand why I get sad, probably because I become so attached to the story and the characters in it, however I have no idea how to stop this feeling or lessen it!! Anybody out there who ever gets the same feeling? And maybe anyone who knows of a way to stop this feeling? Any comments/advice are appreciated
x(By the way, I know this isn't really an 'Everyday issue,' but there wasn't another remotely relevant topic to choose from!)
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(Original post by Giannaaa123)
This happens to me all the time. I find a book, read it, get totally sucked into it, become too emotionally attached and so then when I finish it, I feel like somebody has just told me there is no tomorrow...
I literally feel so upset, it's a horrible feeling
I think I understand why I get sad, probably because I become so attached to the story and the characters in it, however I have no idea how to stop this feeling or lessen it!! Anybody out there who ever gets the same feeling? And maybe anyone who knows of a way to stop this feeling? Any comments/advice are appreciated x
(By the way, I know this isn't really an 'Everyday issue,' but there wasn't another remotely relevant topic to choose from!)
This happens to me all the time. I find a book, read it, get totally sucked into it, become too emotionally attached and so then when I finish it, I feel like somebody has just told me there is no tomorrow...
I literally feel so upset, it's a horrible feeling
I think I understand why I get sad, probably because I become so attached to the story and the characters in it, however I have no idea how to stop this feeling or lessen it!! Anybody out there who ever gets the same feeling? And maybe anyone who knows of a way to stop this feeling? Any comments/advice are appreciated
x(By the way, I know this isn't really an 'Everyday issue,' but there wasn't another remotely relevant topic to choose from!)
You kind of get emotionally-attached to the characters, and sometimes you even feel like you want their life because yours will never be that good and adventurous.
Sometimes I'm even reluctant to start reading new books because it happens all the time - especially when you do English Literature at A level and pursuing it for university.
*sighs*
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I don't really know how to stop it, I take it as a sign of a really good story or book that can make me feel a sense of loss after I stop reading. It's part of what draws me to actually reading and engaging with literature. I'm not sure I'd particularly want to get rid of it, since there's a sense of accomplishment/fulfillment that goes with it.
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Omg! I feel this ALL the time when I finish reading a good book! It's like when I finally bring myself to close the book, the whole world is just moving on, and I feel like I'm stuck in the story because I'm so absorbed in it.
You kind of get emotionally-attached to the characters, and sometimes you even feel like you want their life because yours will never be that good and adventurous.
Sometimes I'm even reluctant to start reading new books because it happens all the time - especially when you do English Literature at A level and pursuing it for university.
*sighs*
Omg! I feel this ALL the time when I finish reading a good book! It's like when I finally bring myself to close the book, the whole world is just moving on, and I feel like I'm stuck in the story because I'm so absorbed in it.
You kind of get emotionally-attached to the characters, and sometimes you even feel like you want their life because yours will never be that good and adventurous.
Sometimes I'm even reluctant to start reading new books because it happens all the time - especially when you do English Literature at A level and pursuing it for university.
*sighs*
Thanks so much for your post
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recently I've been reading a lot of books about rape and abuse and it makes me sad but I like emotionally disturbing (maybe not the right word) books...
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I don't really know how to stop it, I take it as a sign of a really good story or book that can make me feel a sense of loss after I stop reading. It's part of what draws me to actually reading and engaging with literature. I'm not sure I'd particularly want to get rid of it, since there's a sense of accomplishment/fulfillment that goes with it.
I don't really know how to stop it, I take it as a sign of a really good story or book that can make me feel a sense of loss after I stop reading. It's part of what draws me to actually reading and engaging with literature. I'm not sure I'd particularly want to get rid of it, since there's a sense of accomplishment/fulfillment that goes with it.
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(Original post by Giannaaa123)
This happens to me all the time. I find a book, read it, get totally sucked into it, become too emotionally attached and so then when I finish it, I feel like somebody has just told me there is no tomorrow...
I literally feel so upset, it's a horrible feeling
I think I understand why I get sad, probably because I become so attached to the story and the characters in it, however I have no idea how to stop this feeling or lessen it!! Anybody out there who ever gets the same feeling? And maybe anyone who knows of a way to stop this feeling? Any comments/advice are appreciated x
(By the way, I know this isn't really an 'Everyday issue,' but there wasn't another remotely relevant topic to choose from!)
This happens to me all the time. I find a book, read it, get totally sucked into it, become too emotionally attached and so then when I finish it, I feel like somebody has just told me there is no tomorrow...
I literally feel so upset, it's a horrible feeling
I think I understand why I get sad, probably because I become so attached to the story and the characters in it, however I have no idea how to stop this feeling or lessen it!! Anybody out there who ever gets the same feeling? And maybe anyone who knows of a way to stop this feeling? Any comments/advice are appreciated
x(By the way, I know this isn't really an 'Everyday issue,' but there wasn't another remotely relevant topic to choose from!)
Of course, I'm assuming you're speaking about fictional books. After I finish reading my A2 Chemistry book, I like to think I'll be jumping in sheer joy
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(Original post by chocolatesauce)
recently I've been reading a lot of books about rape and abuse and it makes me sad but I like emotionally disturbing (maybe not the right word) books...
recently I've been reading a lot of books about rape and abuse and it makes me sad but I like emotionally disturbing (maybe not the right word) books...
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I understand what you mean. It feels so real reading it and after reaching the ending and you finish the book you realise it wasn't and feel cheated (well I do). It's more of a deflated feeling though.
Of course, I'm assuming you're speaking about fictional books. After I finish reading my A2 Chemistry book, I like to think I'll be jumping in sheer joy
I understand what you mean. It feels so real reading it and after reaching the ending and you finish the book you realise it wasn't and feel cheated (well I do). It's more of a deflated feeling though.
Of course, I'm assuming you're speaking about fictional books. After I finish reading my A2 Chemistry book, I like to think I'll be jumping in sheer joy
And oh yes definitely fictional books, a Chemistry book gets me crying for completely different reasons haha
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(Original post by swanderfeild)
Thats why you never read the last chapter... the book never ends that way.
Thats why you never read the last chapter... the book never ends that way.
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(Original post by Giannaaa123)
Yeh I completely agree with that! But I can never stop reading, even if it means getting this feeling afterwards..
And oh yes definitely fictional books, a Chemistry book gets me crying for completely different reasons haha
Yeh I completely agree with that! But I can never stop reading, even if it means getting this feeling afterwards..
And oh yes definitely fictional books, a Chemistry book gets me crying for completely different reasons haha
Do you find good books hard to find after you've read a lot of books? I don't know why I can't
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If it's a good book, I always feel sad when it's over. A good writer makes you feel close to his/her characters and when the last chapter is over, it's like being separated from friends...the journey you've taken with them is over.
The same goes for movies and TV series. I'll be seriously depressed when I finish watching Breaking Bad.
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Thats why you never read the last chapter... the book never ends that way.
Thats why you never read the last chapter... the book never ends that way.
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Hahahaha definitely! And same, despite that feeling I still end up reading a lot books. It's like an addiction!
Do you find good books hard to find after you've read a lot of books? I don't know why I can't
Hahahaha definitely! And same, despite that feeling I still end up reading a lot books. It's like an addiction!
Do you find good books hard to find after you've read a lot of books? I don't know why I can't
But anyway, I have managed to find more good books, it just takes a little research (try Goodreads.com) and also I managed to completely detach myself from that one amazing book.
-Oh, just to let you know, Sarah Alderson is an AWESOME author..you might like her books
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If it's a good book, I always feel sad when it's over. A good writer makes you feel close to his/her characters and when the last chapter is over, it's like being separated from friends...the journey you've taken with them is over.
The same goes for movies and TV series. I'll be seriously depressed when I finish watching Breaking Bad.
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If it's a good book, I always feel sad when it's over. A good writer makes you feel close to his/her characters and when the last chapter is over, it's like being separated from friends...the journey you've taken with them is over.
The same goes for movies and TV series. I'll be seriously depressed when I finish watching Breaking Bad.
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Yeah! After reading Demian by Herman Hesse I shut the book and kinda just lay there for a while. I found it very sad.
And in the book I'm currently reading, Wool, a really innocent character died and even though he wasn't a main character, it really upset me
I actually said "oh my god no" out loud 
I love that kind of book though. The type where you actually feel emotionally connected to the characters.
And in the book I'm currently reading, Wool, a really innocent character died and even though he wasn't a main character, it really upset me
I actually said "oh my god no" out loud 
I love that kind of book though. The type where you actually feel emotionally connected to the characters.
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Do you actually do this?
Do you actually do this?
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