Episode 307: 5 Reasons People with ADHD Lose Things + How To Stop

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Jun 16, 2025

Discover why ADHD brains often misplace items and the emotional toll it takes. Learn science-backed strategies to tackle the chaos surrounding lost belongings. Explore key moments when items go missing, and turn frustrating searches into opportunities for better organizational systems tailored to your brain. Uncover practical tips to create supportive environments and habits that cater to your unique needs.

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Emotional Toll of Losing Things

Losing things with ADHD carries heavy emotional weight beyond annoyance.
It often triggers shame, self-judgment, and identity doubts, worsening the experience.

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Losing Things Signals Brain Needs Support

Losing items signals your brain needs more external support, not personal failure.
Compassion replaces self-judgment to enable effective support seeking.

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Why ADHD Brains Lose Items

ADHD brains struggle with working memory, distractibility, task transitions, visual clutter, and executive overload.
These factors create predictable challenges in keeping track of physical items consistently.

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