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Can adhd involve extreme forgetfulness?
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Absolutely: To remember something we have to place it in our memory. ADHD interferes with the brain's ability to focus, organize, and filter out distraction; all these effects will impair the formation of memories, particularly when the brain is relatively relaxed (like when reading, listening to a lecture, or setting down the car keys).
Answered 5/1/2016
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Yes: Yes. If you're having trouble concentrating you're also having trouble storing information away for later.
Answered 5/15/2016
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