ADHD Concepts Guide

Executive Dysfunction vs Functional Freeze: Why You Feel Stuck

You are not lazy. You want to move, but your brain has hit an invisible wall. It feels like your body is heavy and your mind is stuck in mud.

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What is it?

Executive dysfunction is a struggle with the brain's control center for planning and starting tasks. Functional freeze is a survival mode where your nervous system shuts down to protect you from too much stress.

Signs & Symptoms

Knowing exactly what to do but being unable to start
Feeling numb or zoned out while staring at a screen
Losing track of time while doom scrolling
A heavy feeling in your limbs like they are made of lead

Why does this happen?

The prefrontal cortex handles your to-do list, but it needs dopamine to stay powered up. When tasks feel too scary, your amygdala takes over. It triggers a freeze response because your brain thinks your stress is a physical threat.

The Action Plan

Try breaking down your next task like this to overcome the block:
1

Name the feeling

1m

Tell yourself that you are in a freeze state to stop the cycle of guilt.

2

Wiggle your toes

2m

Focus on a small physical movement to signal safety to your body.

3

Change your view

2m

Walk into a different room to give your brain a fresh environment.

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