What Causes Task Paralysis and Why You Feel Stuck
You have a list of things to do. You want to start. Yet, you find yourself staring at a wall or scrolling on your phone. This invisible barrier is real. You are not lazy, and you are not failing.
What is it?
Task paralysis happens when your brain cannot pick a starting point. It feels like your mental engine is stalling. It is a state of being overstimulated and under-focused at the same time.
Signs & Symptoms
Why does this happen?
Your prefrontal cortex is the boss of your brain. It handles planning and starting tasks. In an ADHD brain, dopamine levels are often low. This makes it hard for the boss to give orders. When a task feels too big, your amygdala treats it like a threat. This triggers a freeze response, just like seeing a predator in the wild.
The Action Plan
The Three-Breath Reset
Close your eyes and take three slow breaths to calm your amygdala.
The Micro-Goal
Pick the smallest possible part of the task, like opening a document.
The Body Double
Ask a friend to sit in the room while you work or join a virtual focus group.
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