ADHD Concepts Guide

What to Do About Task Paralysis and Find Your Flow

You want to move, but you feel glued to your seat. Your brain is spinning, yet your body stays still. This is not a lack of character. It is a biological glitch.

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What is it?

Task paralysis is a state of mental overload. It happens when your brain sees a to-do list as a threat. Instead of acting, your system shuts down to save energy.

Signs & Symptoms

Feeling physically unable to get up even though you are worried
Scrolling on your phone without actually enjoying it
A heavy feeling in your limbs when you think about your chores

Why does this happen?

Your prefrontal cortex handles planning and focus. It needs dopamine to start a task. In an ADHD brain, dopamine levels are often low. Your amygdala, the brain's alarm system, sees a big task and triggers a freeze response. You aren't lazy. Your brain is literally stuck in a survival loop.

The Action Plan

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

Acknowledge the freeze

1m

Say out loud that you are experiencing task paralysis right now.

2

The Micro-Movement

1m

Wiggle your toes or stand up just to stretch, nothing more.

3

Pick the smallest part

3m

Find the one tiny thing you can do, like opening a document.

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