How to Break Free with ADHD Task Paralysis Tips
You are staring at your list. Your body feels like lead. You want to start, but you just cannot move. This is not laziness. It is an invisible wall. You are not failing, your brain is just overwhelmed.
What is it?
Task paralysis is a state of mental overwhelm. It happens when your brain cannot decide where to start. It feels like your 'go' button is broken, leaving you stuck in place.
Signs & Symptoms
Why does this happen?
Your prefrontal cortex handles planning and focus. In an ADHD brain, this area has lower levels of dopamine. When a task feels big, your amygdala senses stress. It triggers a freeze response, treating a simple task like a physical threat.
The Action Plan
Name the feeling
Say out loud that you are experiencing task paralysis right now.
Change your scene
Walk into a different room or step outside for a moment.
The Two Minute Rule
Pick one tiny part of the task and do it for only two minutes.
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