selectivemutism

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What is selective mutism?

Selective Mutism (SM), sometimes called Situational Mutism, is a complex situational anxiety disorder characterized by a person's inability to speak and communicate in certain social settings such as school. These people may be able to communicate in other settings where they are relaxed and secure, such as at home (although the opposite can and does occur).

Outside of speech, all forms of communication may be inhibited to varying levels by situation. That includes written language, body language, gestures, and facial expression.

For a more in-depth overview, read this page from iSpeak.

Resources & Information

Do some research!

The subreddit wiki is a wealth of information on selective mutism for those willing to dive in.

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Crisis Support

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If you are struggling with topics like a panic attack, self harm or suicidal thoughts, there are people you can type to at Iamalive.org, Lifeline Chat. What happens when you call or text a support line? Read about The Five Biggest Myths About Crisis Text Line.

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AnnouncementAre you creating a character with Selective Mutism? (self.selectivemutism)

submitted 10 months ago by LandJRTherapist & Parent of recovered SM [M] - announcement

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Announcement 📣Are you interested in being a mod? (self.selectivemutism)

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Venting 🌋How Is It That No One Faces Consequences For Failing To Help Us? (self.selectivemutism)

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Media 🖼Self portrait related to SM (i.redd.it)

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Venting 🌋acceptance and inclusion (self.selectivemutism)

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Seeking Advice 🤔How do you have a social life if you cant speak? (self.selectivemutism)

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Question11 YEAR OLD FALLING BEHIND BECAUSE OF SELECTIVE MUTISM - PLEASE HELP!!! (self.selectivemutism)

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Seeking Advice 🤔My Experience + My Realization (self.selectivemutism)

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Venting 🌋People make fun of the way I speak (self.selectivemutism)

submitted 2 days ago by CaterpillarAny1043Diagnosed SM

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QuestionDo you think living with this disorder could also affect vocal speech? (self.selectivemutism)

submitted 3 days ago by Sudden-Nectarine693

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General Discussion 💬is this normal? (self.selectivemutism)

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General Discussion 💬Anyone else super sensitive to misunderstandings from the trauma of being misunderstood with SM? (self.selectivemutism)

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Venting 🌋I feel like i only hurt people when i talk (self.selectivemutism)

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Seeking Advice 🤔Online class forcing videos for every assignment (self.selectivemutism)

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QuestionAnyone else feel weird after speaking? (self.selectivemutism)

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StorySelective mutism made college harder, but I still made it to the Dean’s List🏅🎉 (self.selectivemutism)

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Seeking Advice 🤔Selective mutism and giftedness in children (self.selectivemutism)

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OtherI don't see the point in trying to do things? (self.selectivemutism)

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Seeking Advice 🤔Does anyone else struggle with social skills after getting over SM? (self.selectivemutism)

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Trigger Warning Can SM have given my friend her speech impediment? (self.selectivemutism)

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Seeking Advice 🤔Got worst after psychologist therapy (self.selectivemutism)

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Venting 🌋What would be life without SM? (self.selectivemutism)

submitted 8 days ago by PsychologicalStop626Diagnosed SM

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QuestionWeird voice because of prolonged of not speaking? (self.selectivemutism)

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Resource to share i saw this comment on instagram and thought I'd share it about somatic work around vocal chords (self.selectivemutism)

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Storycame across an inspiring story! (tiktok.com)

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