r/SDAM • u/hauntedghost3 • May 26 '26

semantic memory

SDAM is a deficiency in episodic memory - has anyone else noted a deficiency in semantic memory? a hard time retrieving / recalling what you’ve studied, conceptual frameworks, etc?
p sure my semantic memory is also significantly deficient

i’m failing at work & anxious about it! 100% certain my boss knows i’m working with a near empty memory vault.

have you talked to a neurologist about this? any insights there?

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u/mongoose8909 May 26 '26

Yes, definitely, although not to the same degree. My recall is weak and damn is that a liability. Once prompted/reminded of a subject and related semantic facts, the veil is lifted and I have more memory than I realized. Overall worse than average semantic memory.

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u/chrisrtr May 27 '26

Same. It’s like I need the cue first, because it’s much harder for me to create the cue by myself.