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Re: Depression and Dyslexia

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Elle

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Date Posted: 19:23:00 06/29/11 Wed
In reply to: Kim Tooze 's message, "Depression and Dyslexia" on 07:02:54 04/23/11 Sat

I have the same problem...I have very bad short term memory. If I am meeting someone for the first time I will repeat that name in my head or rhyme it with something. If I'm in a crowd of people it makes it even more difficult, and sometimes I can't remember everyones name. I am a nurse and also dyslexic. In my job I keep post-it-notes with me in my pocket and write a lot of things down.

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Eric (Honey...here did I put my short term memory?))
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Date Posted: 20:56:41 08/06/11 Sat

Honey, where did I put my short term memory?....All kidding aside, I attest that I have a short term memory. I can put keys, a book, food etc down and then can't remember where I put them. My wife now plans for me not remembering what she just told me. I'll remember it much later in the day and I will say, "Did you ask me to do...?" And, her answer is always, "Yes, but I did it myself because I needed it done right then." Of course it makes me feel terrible. I'm trying to get better at it. I am trying to find a good ADD/Dyslexia coach, but my wife is not as supportive as I would hope and won't agree to pay the fees. I'll keep trying. Thanks for bringing up that subject. One thing that is suggested is to carry a small notebook with you, or put a "memo" in your phone or iPad etc. This helps me...except when I can't remember where I just put my phone......