ADHD Concepts Guide

Task Paralysis: What Is It and Why Am I Stuck?

You have a lot to do. You want to start, but you just can't move. It feels like your brain is stuck in mud. This is a real thing, and it is not your fault.

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What is it?

Think of it as a mental traffic jam. Your brain sees too many choices or too much work. It gets scared and hits the brakes. You end up sitting still, even if you really want to work.

Signs & Symptoms

Feeling 'frozen' in one spot
Knowing you have work but doing nothing
Extreme guilt while resting
Brain fog or feeling dazed

Why does this happen?

Your brain's alarm system is too sensitive. It sees a big task and thinks it is a scary monster. To save you from stress, your brain just shuts down.

The Action Plan

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

Breathe and reset

1m

Take three deep breaths to calm your brain's alarm system.

2

Pick one tiny task

2m

Find something so small it feels silly, like opening a blank page.

3

Set a tiny timer

5m

Work for only five minutes, then stop if you want.

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