According to the scientific account, losing things represents a failure of recollection or a failure of attention: either we can't retrieve a memory (of where we set down our wallet, say) or we didn't encode one in the first place.

What does it mean if I keep losing things?

“It's the breakdown at the interface of attention and memory.” Other reasons why we lose things are stress, fatigue, and multitasking. Of course, losing things has long been associated with serious conditions like attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD).

Is there a disorder for losing things?

Many people with ADHD find that they have a blind spot when it comes to keeping track of their belongings. In fact, frequently losing things is one of the ADHD symptoms listed in the DSM.