ADHD Concepts Guide

How to Deal with Task Paralysis and Get Moving Again

You are staring at your screen or your messy room. You want to start, but you just can’t move. It feels like your feet are stuck in heavy mud. This is not your fault, and you are not lazy.

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What is it?

Task paralysis is when your brain's starter motor breaks down. You have too many choices or too much stress. Your mind gets overwhelmed and decides to stop everything to stay safe.

Signs & Symptoms

Feeling like you are frozen in place
Scrolling on your phone to avoid a big chore
Feeling a sense of dread about starting anything

Why does this happen?

Your brain sees a big task as a scary threat. It tries to protect you by shutting down your energy. It is like a computer that freezes when it tries to open too many tabs at once.

The Action Plan

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

The Five-Second Rule

1m

Count down from five to one and stand up immediately.

2

The Ridiculous Start

2m

Pick a step so small it feels silly, like just opening a laptop.

3

Body Double

15m

Ask a friend to sit in the room while you work.

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