mental block
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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But she suffered the "twisties" -- a mental block triggered by stress or anxiety -- and withdrew from events to prioritise her mental health.
From Barron's ● Feb. 18, 2026
“I’ve got a mental block somewhere in my head that I’m not very good against position players,” Schwarber said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 29, 2025
Aspinall has also come back from elbow, wrist and back injuries, along with tackling dartitis - a condition where players have a mental block when it comes to throwing on the stage.
From BBC ● May 22, 2025
"It was a really tough time not being able to do the skills I wanted to because my mental block was stopping me," she added.
From BBC ● Aug. 2, 2024
“I won’t mention that misguided trip to Baton Rouge. That incident, I believe, caused me to form a mental block against working.”
From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole
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