ashred207
3 years ago1
Forgetting
I find that I forget everything...I forget to drink..to eat..to use the restroom..to put my contacts in...literally everything. Out of sight out of mind...I forget I have family. My brain just goes in ignore mode.
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BrandiTheGreat
4
3 years agoJust staring at your phone for extended periods because you forgot why you even picked it up.
SpaceMan96
10
3 years agoI do this daily, Try and take small steps and don’t rush or stress or else you’ll not get anywhere
stressmess
2
3 years agoYes! I can do large and importent tasks. I have a good job. But I'm really struggeling with the basics...
ADHDMumma85
4
3 years agoThis happens to me all the time I’m just in my own little world. I’m also 32 weeks pregnant so don’t think that helps
funnybunny2003
15
3 years agocoping mechanism-- think of it as your brain filtering all it *can* process instead of taking on more and malfunctioning
teagdistract
1
3 years agoSame
chiquitabananna
15
3 years agoThis happens to me too!
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