Why I forget what I was doing  | ADHD awareness

<p>Have you ever walked into a room and forgotten why you went there, or lost your train of thought halfway through a conversation? In this episode of The Self-Belief Podcast, Jenny Field explores ADHD, trauma and working memory, sharing why thoughts and everyday tasks can disappear even when they matter deeply to you. Through her own experiences, she shares simple ways to manage forgetfulness, reduce overwhelm and build greater self-understanding without blaming yourself.</p><ul><li><p>Working memory</p></li><li><p>Everyday forgetfulness</p></li><li><p>Competing thoughts</p></li><li><p>Helpful reminders</p></li><li><p>Greater self-understanding</p></li></ul><p><strong>This episode will answer:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Why do I forget what I was doing?</p></li><li><p>Why do I walk into a room and forget why?</p></li><li><p>Why do people with ADHD forget things?</p></li><li><p>What is working memory in ADHD?</p></li><li><p>Why do I lose my train of thought?</p></li><li><p>Can ADHD affect short-term memory?</p></li><li><p>Why do I forget things that are important to me?</p></li><li><p>How does trauma affect working memory?</p></li><li><p>Why do I forget what I was saying mid-sentence?</p></li><li><p>Why do I start tasks and not finish them?</p></li><li><p>Does overwhelm make forgetfulness worse?</p></li><li><p>How can I improve my working memory with ADHD?</p></li><li><p>Why do I need so many reminders?</p></li><li><p>What is body doubling for ADHD?</p></li><li><p>Why do I interrupt people when I have ADHD?</p></li></ul><p><strong>Explore Related Episodes</strong></p><p><strong>Episode 147: What Happens When You Have Both ADHD and Trauma</strong></p><p>Jenny explores how ADHD and trauma can overlap, and how understanding both can change the way you see your reactions, needs and past experiences.</p><p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/1FmlNen06fYyq"><u>https://open.spotify.com/episode/1FmlNen06fYyq</u></a></p><p><strong>Episode 152: Sensory Overload – When Everything Becomes Too Much to Process</strong></p><p>Jenny explores how sensory overload can build, why it can lead to overwhelm and the importance of recognising when things are becoming too much.</p><p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/7DGulsnO06P8QA3qw2GmZf"><u>https://open.spotify.com/episode/7DGulsnO06P8QA3qw2GmZf</u></a></p><p><strong>Episode 153: Why Simple Tasks Can Feel So Hard | ADHD and Trauma</strong></p><p>Jenny explores why everyday tasks can feel difficult to begin, even when