While it may be a bit pretentious to quote oneself, I'll go ahead and do just that from another post similar to this topic:
"When I come across some academic mathematics paper, even if I'm somewhat familiar with the field, I generally find other things far more interesting, like the coffee stain on the floor. Effectively reading a mathematics paper requires a print out (not just of the paper itself but also many of the papers cited) and a pencil to work through some of the definitions and take notes for yourself, and maintaining laser-like focus for a sustained period of time."
I think that capture the gist of that article. Basically, it can be an exhausting and draining affair, especially for someone with my cognitive capacity.
"When I come across some academic mathematics paper, even if I'm somewhat familiar with the field, I generally find other things far more interesting, like the coffee stain on the floor. Effectively reading a mathematics paper requires a print out (not just of the paper itself but also many of the papers cited) and a pencil to work through some of the definitions and take notes for yourself, and maintaining laser-like focus for a sustained period of time."
I think that capture the gist of that article. Basically, it can be an exhausting and draining affair, especially for someone with my cognitive capacity.