Executive Dysfunction vs ADD: Why You Feel Stuck
You are not lazy. You are likely very bright and capable. Yet, sometimes you feel like you are wading through mental glue. This is the reality of living with a brain that works a bit differently. Understanding executive dysfunction vs ADD is the first step to feeling better.
What is it?
ADD is the clinical diagnosis. Executive dysfunction is the actual struggle you feel. Think of ADD as the engine, and executive dysfunction as the gears that occasionally get stuck.
Signs & Symptoms
Why does this happen?
The prefrontal cortex is the CEO of your brain. It manages focus and planning. This area needs dopamine to send clear signals. In an ADHD brain, dopamine levels can be low. This causes a communication breakdown that feels like a brain freeze.
The Action Plan
Identify the wall
Notice the specific task that is making you feel stuck.
Shrink the task
Make the first step so small it feels silly.
Add a spark
Put on music or a podcast to boost your dopamine.
Stop fighting your brain.
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