When You Feel Like You Can't Think: Understanding ADHD Brain Fog
You sit down to start a task and everything goes blank. It feels like your brain is a computer that just won't load the page. You are not lazy for feeling this way. It is a real physical struggle when you can't think clearly.
What is it?
This feeling is often called mental paralysis or brain fog. It is a temporary breakdown in your brain's ability to organize and process information. It usually happens when your system is overwhelmed by stress or too many choices.
Signs & Symptoms
Why does this happen?
Your prefrontal cortex is the CEO of your brain. It manages focus and planning using a chemical called dopamine. In an ADHD brain, dopamine levels can be inconsistent. When dopamine is low, the CEO goes on break and your thoughts cannot find the right paths. Your amygdala might also sense this stress and trigger a 'freeze' response, making you feel stuck.
The Action Plan
Physical Shift
Stand up and walk to a different room immediately.
Brain Dump
Scribble every random thought on a piece of paper for one minute.
The Nano Task
Identify one tiny action that takes less than ten seconds.
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