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Names and remembering (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) by bridgeenjoyer@sh.itjust.works to c/adhd@lemmy.dbzer0.com

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Is it a common thing for ADHD or au/ADHD people to be weird with names?

For example, I don't like my name. I don't really like when people say it either. I also rarely call other people by name unless I'm absolutely sure I know it, because getting it wrong is terrifying. I much prefer "man, bud, hey you".

People tell me its because I'm selfish and don't care about others, because I can remember every year that certain albums were released from certain bands, but I can't remember my neighbors name who talks to me maybe once every 3 months or the person I just met 5 minutes ago.

There's also those super friendly outgoing people that say your name like 5 times in a sentence, which kind of creeps me out. I know thats a salesman tactic too.

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[–] notwhoyouthink@lemmy.zip 6 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Exactly the same here. I will remember a face, even a voice, for ever. A name…forgotten almost by the time it’s been said.

Idk what it is for me, a name is just another word that I simply cannot tie to a person.

[–] bridgeenjoyer@sh.itjust.works 4 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Oh yep voices too!! Maybe because I love voice actors and always wanted to be one, haha

[–] notwhoyouthink@lemmy.zip 4 points 1 week ago

Same here - I have a talent for mimicry and a naturally animated cadence.