46 People Are Sharing Behaviors They Thought Were Normal Only to Realize They Have ADHD

Forgetfulness is a common symptom of ADHD. Research in the last decade or so has revealed that forgetfulness caused by ADHD affects our working memory, not long-term memory. That’s why it’s difficult for some people with ADHD to complete basic tasks, remember people’s names, or stay focused on one thing at a time. 

This person experiences a lot of forgetfulness, so when they found out they were autistic and had ADHD, their symptoms made sense. Their forgetfulness manifests as being distracted by everything, forgetting to do basic tasks, and forgetting people and places. This happens because the brain doesn’t efficiently separate and encode relevant details of a memory, making it hard to remember things in the short term.