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It sounds like you might be overwhelmed.
I get that during midterms when there is just too much to do and I decide the best solution is to avoid my problems by taking a nap.
What I found helps: do a list of everything you have to do. Then, go through the list and write the ONE first step for each thing. "writing a paper about XYZ" seems daunting but "find and read 3 articles on XYZ in database" is a much more actionable thing that will help you get started.
It might not be that, but it sounds familiar to some feelings i get sometimes. Good luck :)