The AuDHD Memory Void: Why You Forget What You’re Doing Mid-Task

Have you ever walked into a room or switched tabs only to stare into the void, completely forgetting why you’re there? For those of us with ADHD and Autism (AuDHD), this isn’t laziness or "being spacey"—it’s executive dysfunction caused by an overloaded working memory.

In this episode of AuDHD Bites, we explore the internal war between the ADHD "tiny sticky note" memory and the Autistic "deep focus" drive. We dive into why your neurodivergent brain seems to drop tasks mid-stream, creating a frustrating cycle of rumination and self-blame. Learn why your system isn't broken—it's just running out of "mental RAM." We share three visceral, goth-brained strategies to help you reregulate, externalise your thoughts, and build a nervous system that works with you, rather than against you.

Use these timestamps to help you reclaim your focus from the memory void:

00:00 Welcome to AuDHD Bites: The Working Memory Struggle
00:23 Why it Happens: Your Brain’s Mental Sticky Note
00:34 The ADHD Conflict: The Tiny Sticky Note Problem
00:40 The Autistic Conflict: When Deep Focus Fades to Black
01:01 Reframe: System Overload is Not a Personal Failure
01:19 Stop Fighting the Drop: Designing Your Catch-Net
01:31 Strategy 1: Externalise the Plan (Breadcrumbs for the Brain)
01:43 Strategy 2: Reset Rituals (Anchoring Your Intent Out Loud)
01:57 Strategy 3: Accepting the Mini-Forgets as Normal
02:11 Your Brain is Not Broken: It’s Just High-Speed Processing
02:26 Join the Community


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