Unlocking the Freeze: Task Paralysis vs. Procrastination
If you've ever found yourself staring at a to-do list for hours, feeling physically unable to move even though you want to work, you aren't lazy. You are likely experiencing task paralysis, a common executive function challenge where the 'engine' of your brain won't turn over.
What is it?
Task paralysis (or ADHD paralysis) is a state of mental 'overload' where the brain is overwhelmed by information, choices, or emotions, resulting in a complete inability to initiate action. While procrastination is often an avoidance of discomfort, paralysis is a failure of the brain's prioritization system—you want to start, but you don't know where the 'front door' to the task is.
Signs & Symptoms
Why does this happen?
It stems from executive dysfunction in the prefrontal cortex. When faced with multiple tasks or complex steps, the ADHD brain struggles to prioritize. This creates a 'logjam' where the brain's amygdala perceives the to-do list as a threat, triggering a freeze response similar to a biological 'fight or flight' reaction.
The Action Plan
The Brain Dump
Write down every single thing on your mind without organizing them.
The 'Only One' Choice
Close your eyes and point to one item. That is your only goal for the next 10 minutes.
The Physical Pivot
Change your physical environment—move from the chair to the floor or a different room to reset the nervous system.
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