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The Frozen Brain: What to do when you feel mentally stuck
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You know that feeling: That’s not laziness. What does being catatonic mean?This stuck, frozen state can happen when your nervous system is overloaded and your brain quietly shuts down “non-essential” tasks like emails, dishes… even getting up. You’re not avoiding things. Your energy level is just very low. How to snap out of catatonia?→ Wiggle something small → Use the 2-minute rule → Ground your senses → Add soft background sound → Do small but steady exercises Final Word:Your brain’s fine. It's the weekend already; give yourself permission to pause and restart slowly. You deserve that. With care, |
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