ADHD Concepts Guide

Understanding Executive Dysfunction with Depression

It feels like you are stuck in deep mud. Your brain knows exactly what you need to do. However, your body simply will not move. You are not lazy or broken. You are dealing with a very real biological load.

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What is it?

This is a state where the brain's command center loses its ability to plan and start tasks. When you mix ADHD with low mood, the internal friction becomes a physical weight.

Signs & Symptoms

Feeling physically heavy or frozen in place
Struggling to choose which task to do first
Losing interest in things you usually love
A thick mental fog that blocks clear thoughts

Why does this happen?

The prefrontal cortex manages your goals and focus. In ADHD, dopamine levels are already quite low. Depression adds a layer of low serotonin to the mix. This combination makes your brain's reward system go quiet, which means tasks feel like they have no value.

The Action Plan

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

Name the feeling

1m

Tell yourself that your brain is currently overwhelmed and needs help.

2

Hydrate your brain

2m

Drink a full glass of water to support basic cognitive function.

3

Find one tiny win

1m

Pick up one piece of trash or move one dish to the sink.

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