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Sticker Paralysis 

The effect caused by having a really awesome sticker and no appropriate place to use it. General symptoms include keeping the sticker in a drawer and never actually using it. Sometimes resulting in affixation remorse.
"I have contracted a case of sticker paralysis from this Vintage Apple sticker. I can't decide if I should put it on my fake plastic guitar or my rear window or my skateboard. It is too precious to use on just anything.
Sticker Paralysis by grimfish March 5, 2009

work paralysis 

n. the inability to get work done because of it's large quantity. Similar to writer's block, but applies to all work with a deadline.
the stack of paperwork had reached an all time high, and i was hit with work paralysis

Perfectionist Paralysis 

The inability to start on a project, assignment, essay or any creative task due to the fear of not getting it perfectly right.
Joe: You haven't started writing your paper yet?
Bob: Nope
Joe: Isn't it due tomorrow?
Bob: Yep.
Joe: I thought you went to the library and did your research, made your notes and wrote your outline.
Bob: I've got perfectionist paralysis.

Shitpile Paralysis 

1) You have such a huge pile of shit to do you can't figure out what to tackle first.

2) One of those moments where you have so much to do, but can't focus on one thing so you end up just doing nothing or surfing the internet.
I might not be able to complete that report on-time because of my shitpile paralysis, but I have updated my facebook status seven times.

Shit paralysis 

The inability to move from having to shit extremely bad.

Having to poop so bad if you move you're going to poop your pant.
I was stuck at the bottom of the stairs, suffer from shit paralysis.

I was stuck at the bathroom door with shit paralysis for like 5 minutes.
Shit paralysis by Pulpi1 June 1, 2014

Panic Paralysis 

Fear of COVID-19 causing paralysis of healthcare systems, reduced efficiency, and overuse of personal protective equipment.
It took you 3 hours to see one patient?! Wow, talk about panic paralysis.
Panic Paralysis by BDR9595 March 31, 2020