What Triggers Executive Dysfunction: Understanding Your Brain's Invisible Wall
You are not lazy. You are not broken. You are simply hitting an invisible wall that feels impossible to climb. It is frustrating to know what you need to do but feel physically unable to move. This experience is real, and it has a biological cause.
What is it?
Executive dysfunction is a glitch in the brain's management system. It makes it hard to start tasks, organize thoughts, or manage time. It feels like having a fast car with a faulty ignition switch.
Signs & Symptoms
Why does this happen?
Your prefrontal cortex is the CEO of your brain. In an ADHD brain, dopamine levels are lower in this area, which makes 'starting' feel like a chore. When a task feels hard, your amygdala senses stress and triggers a freeze response. Your brain is trying to protect you from perceived danger by shutting down.
The Action Plan
Acknowledge the freeze
Say out loud that you are stuck so you can stop the shame cycle.
Pick one physical movement
Stand up or stretch your arms to break the physical stillness.
The Micro-Goal
Do one tiny thing like picking up a single sock or opening a blank document.
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