I am afraid of forgetting what I want to say

(Chapter 12 Navigating Relationships While Living with a Memory Impairment in my book)

Sometimes it is so very difficult for me to carry on a conversation with someone because of my short-term memory problems. Recently I noticed that sometimes when I have something to say, but the other person is still talking, it can be challenging for me. I'm so afraid of forgetting my words that instead of paying attention to their words, my mind is focused on what I want to say so that I don't forget the words.