What is the condition where you constantly write notes, whether it be on your hands, or written on paper, but done so in fear of forgetting, and as a result suffering from short-term memory loss if it was not written down?
This could be simple anxiety, or could be a learned coping skill due to forgetfulness in the past. For many with memory and cognition issues, writing notes is an excellent tool.
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What is the condition where you constantly write notes, whether it be on your hands, or written on paper, but done so in fear of forgetting, and as a result suffering from short-term memory loss if it was not written down?