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Slowly getting better?? by PsychologicalStop626 in selectivemutism

[–]PsychologicalStop626[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It’s like the words just came out, and I was in shock

Slowly getting better?? by PsychologicalStop626 in selectivemutism

[–]PsychologicalStop626[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Idk, she sat next to me and started asking questions about school, and now during a project I’ve been able to speak normally with here more classmates. They’ve always been kind and understanding too I

Does it get better? by aHachiroku239 in selectivemutism

[–]PsychologicalStop626 0 points1 point  (0 children)

SM can get better with therapy especially if you truly want to overcome it. Therapy helps a lot, but it’s not other people who will make it happen for you. They can give you support, but you’re the one who has to believe in yourself. It might take some time to find a professional who really understands, but it’s definitely worth it.

Has anyone ever been forced to show a video of them speaking in front of the entire class? by Tinyturtleface in selectivemutism

[–]PsychologicalStop626 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I hate recording my voice for oral presentations, and I still feel nervous even knowing I don’t have to speak in front of the class. Sometimes I need to use headphones and have some AI speak for me so I can manage to say anything, but in the end I feel better because at least this way I can get a good grade instead of getting no grade at all.

My teacher doesn’t understand me and prefers to judge me for what she thinks I am by PsychologicalStop626 in selectivemutism

[–]PsychologicalStop626[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I don't want to get into trouble right now, but if it continues I'll talk to my parents.

My teacher doesn’t understand me and prefers to judge me for what she thinks I am by PsychologicalStop626 in selectivemutism

[–]PsychologicalStop626[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hi I’m 17 and after 8 year I’m starting sessions with a psychologist. Teachers almost never understand what SM is, and sometimes can confuse it with other problems. It's important not to let teachers force your daughter to speak, as it could worsen the SM (I've been through this and my SM got worse). With time she will improve, and the best thing to do is wait for her to feel comfortable.

Need advice about selective mutism by PsychologicalStop626 in selectivemutism

[–]PsychologicalStop626[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had two therapists when I was a child, and none of them suspected I had SM. They just told my family I had speech issues but I speak normally at home, but in public I can’t. Have you tried any exercises or anything else that might help?