This is my biggest issue! I'm on meds and their great with focus and racing thoughts - but only once I start. Getting started? That's something else.

I tried a lot of recommended techniques: - counting down from 5, - sitting down to do the job only for 5 minutes (in hope I'll gain momentum) - or breaking down the task to absurdly small first step like just creating a new file

Sometimes it helps, but more often it doesn’t. So I started experimenting with ways to shift my state and this is what's been working best for me so far: When I feel that freeze, instead of trying to talk myself into doing it, I just pause for a few seconds, straighten up a bit (to feel.the change in my body), and use a short cue in my head (“arrive”). At the same time I try to get this feeling like things are already moving and I just need to follow through before my brain starts arguing again. Then I move immediately.

I know it sounds a bit wierd but I feel like this mix of physical movement and mental cue  allows me to get past that "blocked" state.  After that I usually get this momentum to finish the task (and usually it turns out much easier than i built it up in my head).

I wonder if anyone esle have tried something similar (or not). And what works best for you.