What to Do When Your ADHD Can't Study
You sit down at your desk. You open your book. Suddenly, the words look like a brick wall. It feels impossible to climb, but you are not lazy. Your brain is simply hitting a lock that you do not have the key for yet.
What is it?
This feeling is often called task paralysis. It is when your brain sees a task but cannot find the right gears to start moving. It is a gap between wanting to do something and actually being able to do it.
Signs & Symptoms
Why does this happen?
Your prefrontal cortex is the manager of your brain. In an ADHD brain, this manager has low levels of dopamine. When a task feels boring or huge, the manager stops working. Your amygdala might also feel stressed, which sends you into a freeze response.
The Action Plan
The Five Minute Deal
Tell your brain you will only work for five minutes and then you can stop.
Clear the Visual Noise
Shove everything on your desk into a box so you only see one thing.
Jump Start
Do ten jumping jacks to get your heart rate up and wake up your brain.
The One Word Method
Write just one word or one header on your paper to break the seal.
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