ADHD Concepts Guide

ADHD How to Remember Things: Taming the Working Memory

You are not lazy or careless. It is common to walk into a room and forget why you are there. This happens because your brain processes information in a unique way.

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What is it?

Memory issues in ADHD are usually about working memory. This is your brain's ability to hold onto information for a short time while you use it. Think of it like a mental sticky note that loses its stickiness too fast.

Signs & Symptoms

Losing your train of thought mid-sentence
Putting your phone down and having it vanish instantly
Forgetting an instruction as soon as someone stops talking

Why does this happen?

The prefrontal cortex is the part of your brain that manages tasks. It relies on a chemical called dopamine to stay active. In ADHD brains, dopamine levels can be lower. This causes your mental sticky notes to fall off before you can act on them.

The Action Plan

Try breaking down your next task like this to overcome the block:
1

Clear the deck

2m

Carry a small notebook or use a single notes app for every thought.

2

The Three Second Rule

1m

When you put an object down, look at it and say its name out loud.

3

Visual Cues

5m

Place things you need to remember in your direct physical path.

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