ADHD and the Freeze Response: Why You Shut Down—and How to Break Free

Ever feel like your brain just quits on you when it's time to start something important?
You’re not lazy. You’re not broken.
You’re likely experiencing what’s known as the ADHD shutdown response—a neurological freeze that happens when your mind feels overwhelmed, flooded, or ashamed.
In this live session, ADHD coach and psychotherapist Ugo Uche will help you make sense of this frustrating experience. We’ll explore why you shut down when the pressure’s on—and how to get unstuck without relying on willpower alone.
Whether you're ghosting emails, zoning out at work, or avoiding that one dreaded task, this session is for you.

### 🔹 What We’ll Cover:

• The science behind ADHD paralysis and emotional flooding
• Why you freeze instead of fight or flee—and what your brain is trying to protect you from
• What shutdown feels like from the inside (and why most people misunderstand it)
• Strategies to reconnect, recover, and re-engage—on your terms
• How ADHD coaching can gently bridge the gap between intention and follow-through

You’ll leave with:
✅ A new understanding of your nervous system
✅ Practical tools to navigate shutdown episodes
✅ Connection with others who get it
This is not a therapy session—it’s a safe, supportive learning space for adults with ADHD or those who suspect they might have it.

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🗓 Date: [Insert Date]
🕒 Time: 3:00 PM MST (1 hour)
📍 Location: Online – Zoom link will be sent upon RSVP
🎁 BONUS: All attendees get a free copy of my ADHD guide + exclusive access to my online course on Emotional Regulation.
Explore the course here.