Best tips for someone who has object permanence issues? If I put something down or away the chances I forget it and never come back to it are at least 50/50. How do you keep your home/office space clutter free without putting things where they'll never be found again? Or I guess how do you remember to go back to them? Help

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I had to let go of the no-clutter thing to make work easier. I got a ton of little organizing bins and labels from dollar tree and everything I need is out on my desk or in drawers that have to be opened every day regardless of what I'm doing. There's also always one empty bin I can throw things I don't know what to do with in until I have time to sort them at the end of the day. So far it's worked for me but it isn't a perfect solution.

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probably the hardest part of my diagnosis is knowing what my problems are called and still having no system to fix them lol. object permanence beats my ass daily. put my phone down twice yesterday - once in the fridge - and spent at least 20 minutes looking each time. No solutions I've found other than it's a little bit better now that I'm medicated. just wanted to say you aren't alone! it's very frustrating

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I know exactly what you mean. I try to be as organized as possible, keep things on labeled shelves and in containers to limit clutter so this way if I do lay something down, it will stick out because it's "out of place" Hope this helps

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Oh man, that used to happen to me a lot...it's become better since I've started working from home only because I keep going back to those areas and spot things. I do like the bin system though!

I haven’t found a fool proof method, but I have accepted I have to give up the standard way of organizing and de-cluttering and adapt to my brain. I have baskets or bins in every space to store the items I use when I’m in that area. Some things, like scissors, are the things that I can never find again because I move them when I use them. Now I just have different pairs of scissors in three areas and use the closest pair. My bins aren’t organized neatly…but everything is stored with other “like” items or things used together. For some reason, my brain can remember what is thrown in these bins more than when I tried to keep everything nicely organized in drawers. I do keep pill bottles out and it does bother me as clutter but if it’s not right in front of me, I won’t remember to take it. I keep my morning and night pills on my nightstand and my throughout the day pills on my desk. I only put them away if someone is coming over.
I also have hooks and shelving for my keys, wallet, purse, sunglasses, dog leash, etc.. right next to my front door.
There were random things I always could remember where they were, so I identified how they were stored and where and kind of adapted my organization from there.

I have this problem as well. Glad to know I am not the only one. I am curious to see what others say.

Flat filing system. Lots of open spaces to leave things out. Needs to be paired with "do task immediately upon thought" mentality to avoid creating a mess.

Whiteboards. A flat filing system for your brain. So much better than any phone app or notebook. Have several: work, chores, aspirations.

Have a good organization system. I usually avoid ADHD meds on weekends, but an exception is warranted here. Knowing what is in each drawer goes a long way. Even if you misplace something, you have ideas where your brain might have auto-filed it.

I found that writing reminders on post-it notes before I forget them helps. I stick them on mu cork board which is placed beside my computer.

I bought a return table for this reason. My return table is specifically for stuff I have to go back to. That way my main office desk is clutter free.

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