Executive Dysfunction vs ADHD: Why Your Brain Hits an Invisible Wall
You are staring at your to-do list. You know exactly what you need to do. Your body just will not move. It feels like you are lazy, but you are actually stuck. This is a real struggle that many people face every day.
What is it?
ADHD is the medical diagnosis. Executive dysfunction is the name for the specific glitches in your brain's management system. Think of ADHD as the engine and executive dysfunction as a stalled transmission. It is a breakdown in the skills used to get things done.
Signs & Symptoms
Why does this happen?
Your prefrontal cortex acts like a CEO for your brain. In an ADHD brain, the CEO has a hard time getting messages through. This happens because of lower levels of dopamine. When dopamine is low, your brain cannot easily shift from thinking to doing. Your amygdala may also fire up, making you feel stressed by a simple task.
The Action Plan
Name the freeze
Say out loud that you are experiencing executive dysfunction right now.
Shrink the task
Pick one tiny physical movement, like just standing up.
Set a micro-timer
Commit to doing the task for only five minutes.
Stop fighting your brain.
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How HealUp Actually Helps
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