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This happens infrequently to me, almost always when I'm in conversation and I can't find the word I want. It feels like my brain pauses and I can't bring myself out of it. I still have a sense of time passing, but other than that I'm blank.

Does anyone else get this?

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[–] gid@piefed.blahaj.zone 3 points 1 week ago

Yes! I don't have an ADHD diagnosis but I do struggle with working/short term memory (from depression and SSRI treatment) and executive dysfunction (aforementioned depression). You mentioning this makes me realise these pauses do feel very similar to executive dysfunction.