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Does your ADHD make you forget? (self.adhd)

submitted 1 year ago by RIP_Cheems to c/adhd

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Hi, I'm new to lemmy and this is my first post. I've been diagnosed with adhd for a while now and I'm on medication. I've always had issues with memory and was wondering if this could have something to do with my ADHD, as taking the meds seems to help and it's only with small, simple things like what I did today or had for breakfast, sometimes even things I just saw or did seconds ago.

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[–] [email protected] 11 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Oh most definitely. I can’t remember people’s names that I’ve known for decades sometimes. It’s mostly on-the-spot though. Like I’ll remember it again at some point, I just can’t do it at the particular moment I need to, if that makes sense.

[–] Rhynoplaz 6 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Yes, that's a good distinction. It's not like I'm constantly forgetting my name or where I work, I just can't keep it all within my minds grasp at all times.

I often miss birthdays, and I always say it's not because I didn't know your birthday was May 23rd, it's because I didn't know TODAY was May 23rd.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

As I've missed my own birthday so many times. My wedding anniversary mostly falls when we're on vacation so it's even worse. I'm not aware of time at all when we're on vacation.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

This! I just commented this but It's awful. I'm a teamcoach at work and a lot of the times I can't remember the names of colleagues that I've worked with for over 10 years.

I found a trick though. I ask them for their name. When they respond with their first name I reply 'I know your name, you silly, I need your last name so I can send an email. Only works on newer colleagues.