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Chore paralysis

An overwhelming feeling which prevents you from getting your chores done because there are too many of them. You don't know where to begin and what to get out of the way first. You stare at your 'to do' list unable to decide which burdensome task you should do first.

Similar to choice paralysis only the problem here isn't what flavour ice cream you want to wolf down but a number of boring tasks that have to get done so you can go back to enjoying life.
I wanted to go for a long walk to clear my head but instead found myself looking at my very long list of chores, unable to move a muscle. I was clearly suffering from a serious case of chore paralysis.
by Regolithium October 3, 2022
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agency paralysis

The inability to act on one's own behalf. A mental freeze when it comes to taking positive actions, initiating projects, or moving forward with existing projects.
My older brother, suffering from a bad case of agency paralysis, couldn't move out of his apartment into the better and cheaper one he was offered.
by lexicalibc December 26, 2017
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douche paralysis

Becoming physically paralyzed by an utterly douchey remark or conversation.
Person 1: "Are you overhearing the conversation about Malbec wine coming from the table behind us?"

Person 2: "Yes. It's enough to send me into douche paralysis."
by Schnitzel Procurement Manager December 23, 2024
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Sleep Paralysis Demon

A Sleep Paralysis Demon is that scary shi that watches you sleep while asking for breakfast or for something to do because ho u slacking on that breakfast and entertainment, that scary shi might just eat your toes off while you sleep.
(This is definitely not your Sleep Paralysis Demon.)
You: Damn, I can’t move or speak… this shi tuff.. wonder what it is. Oh it’s a Sleep Paralysis Demon… makes sense.

Sleep Paralysis Demon: Hey pookie, so I’m your new Sleep Paralysis Demon! Make me food, please! I beg of you. I could eat you, but I won’t if you feed me food :3
by ASleepParalysisDemon July 17, 2025
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sale paralysis

The act of becoming incapable to make a decision or act upon sales due to feeling overwhelmed
I got so many promotional emails on Black Friday and had sale paralysis so I bought nothing.
by Smohr7 November 28, 2021
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Pressing Paralysis

The phenomenon occurs when multiple defenders are in position to challenge an attacking player, but due to hesitation, miscommunication, or uncertainty about responsibility, none of them step up to engage. As a result, the attacker faces less resistance than expected, often gaining space or time to advance. This defensive lapse is driven by a diffusion of responsibility, where each defender assumes another will take action, leading to collective inaction.
It was pressing paralysis at its finest, three defenders doing the ‘after you, sir’ routine while the striker waltzed through like he owned the place.
by ThinkingManCa April 3, 2025
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Simp Paralysis

Very horrible. It is diagnosed when you have simped too hard online and in public! The only cure is to REDACTED.
Bro, I heard that Jeremy got diagnosed with Simp Paralysis.
by UnoKage June 9, 2020
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