Task Paralysis vs Decision Paralysis: Why You Feel Stuck
You are staring at your screen or your messy room. You want to move, but you feel physically stuck. It feels like an invisible wall is standing in your way. You aren't being lazy. You are experiencing a glitch in your brain's control center.
What is it?
Task paralysis is the 'freeze' response when a chore feels too big or vague. Decision paralysis happens when you have too many choices and cannot pick one. Both make your brain hit the emergency brake.
Signs & Symptoms
Why does this happen?
Your Prefrontal Cortex is the CEO of your brain. In ADHD, this CEO often runs low on dopamine. When you see a complex task or too many options, your brain views it as a threat. The Amygdala takes over and triggers a freeze response to protect you from stress.
The Action Plan
Name the monster
Ask yourself if you are stuck because you have too many options or just one big task.
The Rule of Two
If you can't choose, pick two tasks and hide the rest of the list.
Physical movement
Stand up and stretch for ten seconds to break the physical freeze.
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