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Does anyone have a problem with forgetfulness? I forget things almost immediately after being told them. It takes a lot of effort to remember simple things sometimes. How to manage?
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Anonymous 2w

i have a similar problem and though i can’t fully manage it, making a lot of lists and taking notes helps!! esp physical notes. i’ve taken to carrying around a little phone-sized notebook w me almost everywhere just in case

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Anonymous 2w

Make the thought a purple elephant with yellow spots. If I tell you to imagine a purple elephant with yellow spots, you will. Now, if I say do NOT imagine a purple elephant with yellow spots, what would you do? You would still imagine that elephant, because you can’t not when it’s as odd and specific as it is. If you want to remember something, turn it into a purple elephant with yellow spots

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Anonymous 1w

I’m kinda the same with verbal communication, I immediately forget what someone tells me. I’ll remember bits of it but it’s so bad especially when it comes to verbal instructions. I’m a visual person so I remember things better written down

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Anonymous replying to -> #1 2w

The notebook is useful and I can put pictures there too

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Anonymous replying to -> #2 2w

Yep, key’s in association

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