Hey folks, apologies for my recent extended absence. I have since completed school and earned my bachelor’s degree! So, what I am talking about today is recording devices, whether it is audio recording or video recording. I really dislike being recorded; it is a huge source of anxiety for me. Of course, there is a… Continue reading Recording devices and why I hate them.
Most of this list came from the selective mutism center’s website, which can be found here. This website has a lot of good information, so I recommend it. non-verbalizing becomes a habit over time: The sooner the treatment, the better the outcome. worsening anxiety, depression and other anxiety disorders: SM can wear a kid down… Continue reading Why it is important to diagnose selective mutism early.
I’m going to touch on this just a little since I recently acquired a job. My first job The whole process of getting a job was very scary to me and probably to most suffering from social anxiety. I didn’t want to work with people, but that seemed to be my only option as an… Continue reading Social anxiety and the workplace
Sorry I haven’t posted anything in like 2 weeks. I recently finished my summer semester, so I have been trying to enjoy my time off. Anyway, the day I made this blog, I also did a Reddit AMA. I got tons of questions about selective mutism, but one of the biggest ones was people wondering… Continue reading My School Life
Small steps are very important when dealing with selective mutism. It makes one gradually more comfortable around people, which lessens anxiety. In my case, I started whispering to one or two classmates who I felt comfortable around. I took another step and began whispering to my teachers. With my mom’s help, I made small goals… Continue reading Small Steps
So, I thought I would start off by describing the nature of my selective mutism (severity, how long it lasted, etc.). Ever since I can remember, I have been very anxious around people. My parents say I would constantly hide behind them in grocery stores and other public settings especially when approached by someone I… Continue reading My History of Selective Mutism
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