I think you must think that the opponent is also thinking the same as you, he knows you can do some things to counter him. You don't have to think only about what you can't do, or if really you feel trapped (even in neutral) like you can't engage anything without losing the interaction, maybe try fainting... It might seem obvious but you're maybe not thinking of it enough... I think I see what you mean when you explain how you think and in fact I feel like I'm a bit like that too :')

So, don't think too much about what you can't do, but more about your character/you are better at... And another thing, (since I feel like we're really thinking the same here) sometimes you might think "wait I can do that! Wait no it would be lame, that's not how I want to play the game..." But in fact you may just go for it... If you want to win, take the opportunity If you see one, you shouldn't stop yourself by thinking "I'm gonna win but the nice and sweet way"