Understanding Executive Dysfunction Due to Anxiety
You are sitting there with a long list of things to do. You want to start, but your body feels like it is made of lead. This is executive dysfunction due to anxiety, and it is not a lack of willpower.
What is it?
It is a mental block that happens when your brain's management system shuts down. This occurs because your stress levels are too high to process simple instructions. It feels like a traffic jam in your mind where no one is moving.
Signs & Symptoms
Why does this happen?
Your amygdala is the brain's alarm system. When it detects high anxiety, it steals energy from your prefrontal cortex. This is the part of your brain that helps you plan and start tasks. Since the boss of your brain is effectively offline, you feel stuck in a loop.
The Action Plan
Breathe first
Take three deep breaths to tell your amygdala that you are safe.
The Tiny Goal
Pick one tiny action like opening a laptop or putting on shoes.
Self Reward
Acknowledge the effort it took to break the freeze.
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