What Does Executive Dysfunction Feel Like? Understanding the Invisible Wall
You know what you need to do. You might even want to do it. But your body feels like it is stuck in cement. It feels like you are watching yourself from the outside and yelling at your brain to move.
What is it?
Executive dysfunction is a breakdown in the brain's management system. It is like having a fast car with a broken gear shift. You have the engine power, but you cannot get the car to move forward.
Signs & Symptoms
Why does this happen?
Your prefrontal cortex acts as the boss of your brain. In ADHD brains, dopamine levels are often lower. This makes it hard for the boss to send clear signals to your body. When your brain gets confused, it triggers the amygdala. This puts you into a freeze response because your brain thinks a simple task is a threat.
The Action Plan
Name the feeling
Tell yourself out loud that you are experiencing a brain glitch, not a character flaw.
The One-Minute Rule
Commit to doing the task for only sixty seconds to break the initial friction.
Find a Micro-Task
Pick the smallest possible part of the job, like opening a document or grabbing a sponge.
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