Executive Dysfunction: Why You Can't Start Tasks
You are staring at the screen or a pile of laundry. You know you need to move, but your body will not listen. It feels like you are stuck behind an invisible wall. You are not lazy, you are experiencing a glitch in your brain's command center.
What is it?
Executive dysfunction is a breakdown in the brain's management system. It affects your ability to plan, focus, and move from thinking to doing. It is like having a fast car with a faulty ignition switch.
Signs & Symptoms
Why does this happen?
The prefrontal cortex is like the CEO of your brain. It uses a chemical called dopamine to send 'Go' signals. In an ADHD brain, dopamine levels are lower or move differently. This means the 'Go' signal never quite reaches the finish line, leaving you stuck in a loop of thinking without doing.
The Action Plan
Acknowledge the freeze
Say out loud that you are stuck and that it is okay.
The Micro-Movement
Pick one tiny physical action, like standing up or opening a tab.
The Five Minute Rule
Work on the task for five minutes with the full permission to stop after.
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