grounded plus difficulty

https://wiki-aero.win/index.php/How_a_Completionist_Walkthrough_Changes_the_Way_You_Play_Open-World_Games

Being grounded plus difficulty means you're stuck in the mud of life, trying to push forward but every step feels heavier. You've got your feet planted, but the ground's turned to quicksand, and the simplest tasks feel like climbing a mountain backwards. It's that frustrating mix of solid reality and uphill struggle.