I have ADHD diagnosed in my 30’s, and can’t seem to remember names even seconds after they are said. Sometimes I try so hard that I can’t follow the conversation because I’m focusing on repeating their name over and over so I don’t forget.
Inevitably I focus back on the conversation and the person’s name is lost.
Texting their name to me tends to work, but others tend to find this odd/annoying/off-putting if I halt an organic conversation to text myself their name. And can even find it quite disrespectful.
So, Title: Have any of you “cracked” how to remember names in active conversation?
Nope.
I will simply never refer to that person by name ever again.
No, but I find its helpful to tell the person honestly that youre bad at remembering, and to say it a few times.
Also i started a note file on my phone where i jot names soon as i can. Just started doing this in my new building.
I write their name and a quick descriptor. It has worked ok so far.
I’ve not cracked it in any way that’s helpful as it’s super situational. I find that when other people say a persons name, I have a better chance of remembering it. Like at the dog daycare I take my dog to, I’ve slowly learned the staff’s names from hearing other staff members talk about them or mention them in some way.
Best I can do is say their name back to them, it works some of the time, but I dont generally remember to do it.
