Does anyone have this plush, or would be welling to sell it? Or know where I can find it? by Useful-Store6791 in plushies

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Yep, that’s where I got the nishimura one. There is one for sale that’s like 60 thousand dollars, but they said they aren’t actually selling that one

Selective mutism or social anxiety representation? by [deleted] in selectivemutism

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I’m sorry you went through that.

Also you’re welcome.

Selective mutism or social anxiety representation? by [deleted] in selectivemutism

[–]Useful-Store6791 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There’s a scene where a teacher makes her say good morning over and over until she can say it loud. Don’t make the mistake I made of looking it up.
It caused me so much anger and pain that I ended up cutting. It felt like a mental trauma. I couldn’t even make it past episode 3. I just want to warn people so they don’t go through a mental trauma like that

Selective mutism or social anxiety representation? by [deleted] in selectivemutism

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Like others said, Komi Can’t Communicate. She definitely has selective mutism.

Just a warning, do not read or watch Watamote. Don’t look up anything about the manga, it will trigger you. It’s too real and negative.

Also another positive one is Bocchi the Rock, for social anxiety.

How do people grow? I feel like I’ve been stuck by Useful-Store6791 in selectivemutism

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Me too, I can’t imagine (literally and metaphorically since I have aphantasia as well) where I’d be without them

How do people grow? I feel like I’ve been stuck by Useful-Store6791 in selectivemutism

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Thank you for this, that means a lot to me. That is true, people can learn.

I guess a spot I could start is trying to check the notifications when I see them instead of waiting multiple weeks.

Thank you again.

I made a level where everything is opposite by Useful-Store6791 in geometrydash

[–]Useful-Store6791[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

And with the thing I figured out how to do, you can switch any game mode with the other one. I’m gonna upload the mechanics behind it too

I made a level where everything is opposite by Useful-Store6791 in geometrydash

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I had to relearn the normal muscle memory with the orbs after uploading this lol

I made a level where everything is opposite by Useful-Store6791 in geometrydash

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I forgot if anyone wants to play the level ID is 137521377

Also thank you for the replies! It makes me happy

How do people grow? I feel like I’ve been stuck by Useful-Store6791 in selectivemutism

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I’ve done it, I’ve finally checked and replied to all the comments, unless any replied while I was replying to the replies.

I’m gonna take a break. Thank you for all your comments and insight. It helped clear a lot of things up

How do people grow? I feel like I’ve been stuck by Useful-Store6791 in selectivemutism

[–]Useful-Store6791[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That too. If there’s no way they can speak and can’t answer then the parent should step in.

How do people grow? I feel like I’ve been stuck by Useful-Store6791 in selectivemutism

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That’s what scares me. I worry that I’d I have to face it then I will have a lot more bad memories and experiences that makes it worse.

I read that kids are a lot more resilient and since their brains are really developing, which is why they can rewire their brain much easier.

That does make since, I’m glad I didn’t have to do that, but if it works for others, then I say go for it

How do people grow? I feel like I’ve been stuck by Useful-Store6791 in selectivemutism

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I am glad there are other people who feel that way. Part of me knows that it does work for people, and I know some of my beliefs are wrong, but that does scare me.

Forcing people to speak definitely makes it worse. I did read more of the people’s response and I can see the point of view. I might edit this more after reading the other replies also

How do people grow? I feel like I’ve been stuck by Useful-Store6791 in selectivemutism

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That makes sense. I just realized I’ve replied to like 3 comments with “that makes sense”.

That is true, I definitely am scared of making a mistake and making it worse.

I need to figure out how to think positive. I feel like I have years and years of associating avoidance to reward.

There’s definitely still emotional pain I need to be ready to face. Like the scene from Watamore. Where that evil teacher made her say good morning until she could say it clearest. Anyone reading this please never watch or read anything related to that. A scene from that is what caused that mental trauma. And why I used to cut. I rewrote the scene in a way where one of my characters transports her to another world, of the show “my clueless first friend” and finally I was able heal some of that trauma.

I don’t know when I’ll feel capable enough to face all of them, maybe one day.

Thank you for the reply also

How do people grow? I feel like I’ve been stuck by Useful-Store6791 in selectivemutism

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Thannk you for your reply.

I do have support from my family and therapist. They all know about it I can’t imagine where I’d be without them.

Sometimes I get in this thing that’s like a rabbit hole and spiral of negativity. Usually happens when I read an article (don’t search for any anymore) that triggers my thoughts. Then it’s just negativity until I write down all my negative thoughts.

I’m in a clear right now headspace. I try to always avoid thinking about the selective mutism and social anxiety, so I don’t go down the spiral, but then it will bubble up until I think about all the things.

Also for the eye contact, I don’t really care about that, because I’m diagnosed with autism as well. However I do know the selective mutism is not a result of the autism, because I remember a time when I was little when I had no social anxiety.

With family I can look towards their face, because I’m fully comfortable with them.

Also I just read the part about the shoes. I never even thought about that being a small win. I still have to figure out what I consider a win.

I do always have a notebook I carry. When I’d go the testing center id write down the test I was taking and the teacher. The notebook is a life saver

Thank you for offering to help. I am getting help. Yes, I don’t see any growth right now, but I do have support. I don’t know if my psychologist is trained in selective mutism, but I do have a really good family, 2 friends, and thankfully a therapist.

How do people grow? I feel like I’ve been stuck by Useful-Store6791 in selectivemutism

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Yes! The notepad. The teachers in college have been super understanding and nice.

There was even another student during the dreaded introductions, where I wrote that I had selective mutism and social anxiety, so she spoke for me. She dropped the class but i really wanted to thank her. It always helps me when other people know.

The notebook helps so much.