ADHD Concepts Guide

What to do if you have executive dysfunction

It feels like a heavy glass wall stands between you and your tasks. You want to move, but your body does not follow your brain. You are not lazy. You are dealing with a temporary biological glitch.

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What is it?

Executive dysfunction is a glitch in the brain's management system. It affects your ability to plan, start, and finish tasks. Think of it like a computer that is trying to run too many programs at once.

Signs & Symptoms

Staring at a task for hours without being able to start it
Feeling overwhelmed by very simple chores like washing a single dish
Losing track of time while you feel stuck on the couch
Feeling a physical sense of dread when thinking about your to-do list

Why does this happen?

Your Prefrontal Cortex acts like a conductor for an orchestra. This part of the brain needs dopamine to send clear signals. In ADHD brains, dopamine is often low or moves too fast. This makes the conductor lose control of the music. Your amygdala may also see a big task as a threat, which makes your brain freeze up in fear.

The Action Plan

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

Hydrate and Regulate

2m

Drink a glass of water and take three deep breaths to calm your nervous system.

2

The 30 Second Reset

1m

Stand up and shake your arms or jump for 30 seconds to boost your dopamine.

3

Pick a Micro Task

2m

Do one tiny thing like picking up a single sock or opening a single tab.

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