Anyone else forget what they were doing mid-task even when focused?

Yes, this is very common in adults with ADHD. It often happens because working memory drops information quickly when attention shifts, even briefly. You can be actively engaged and still lose the next step if an internal thought, sound, or visual cue interrupts the mental thread. This can feel confusing and frustrating because effort is there, but continuity is not. Clinicians understand this as task dropout rather than lack of focus. Externalizing steps, using written cues, or narrating actions can help keep the thread alive and reduce self blame.