ADHD vs Executive Dysfunction: Why You Feel Stuck
It feels like you are pushing against a locked door. You know exactly what you need to do, but your body won't move. This is not a character flaw. It is a biological hurdle that many brilliant people face every single day.
What is it?
ADHD is a lifelong condition that affects how the brain develops. Executive dysfunction is a specific set of symptoms where the brain's management system struggles to organize or start tasks. Think of ADHD as the engine and executive dysfunction as a glitchy transmission.
Signs & Symptoms
Why does this happen?
Your prefrontal cortex acts like a conductor for an orchestra. It uses a chemical called dopamine to send signals. In an ADHD brain, dopamine is either in short supply or moves too quickly. Without enough dopamine, the conductor falls asleep, and the music of your daily life becomes chaotic.
The Action Plan
Acknowledge the freeze
Tell yourself out loud that you are experiencing executive dysfunction right now.
The 5 second rule
Count down from five and move your body on zero, even if it is just to stand up.
Pick one tiny thing
Choose one small physical object to move or one single sentence to write.
Stop fighting your brain.
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