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
Back in 2008, Page experienced a similar mental block where she "got lost in a skill", triggered by what she said was a lack of confidence in her ability.
From BBC ● Aug. 2, 2024
Biles, struggling with a mental block that prevented her from being able to control her body in the air, cheered from the mostly empty stands in Tokyo.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 2, 2024
"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
“No, I couldn’t do it. A mental block or something ... I don’t know, just creepy.”
From "The Things They Carried" by Tim O'Brien
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