Selective Mutism

This is part of a "Pillow Book" I wrote for an English class last year. It's about my struggles with Selective Mutism and the misunderstandings/misinterpretations surrounding it. Not exactly an indepth look into it all, but it's something.

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[WarGoatForestWolf666]

I'm weary of this laughable trend of people proclaiming their personal weaknesses are the fault of disorders. Good choice of music, though.

[sarcasticwhiteboard]

@WarGoatForestWolf666

And I'm weary of this laughable trend of people dismissing the mountains of evidence supporting the idea that psychiatric disorders exist.

[jonessmithGB]

@sarcasticwhiteboard mountains of data supports pricey therapists as do 'labels' - as does lengthy therapy that never EVER cures anything. Hormones and neurological problems cause a person to panic or become hysterical creating false beliefs that perpetuate when the 'fight or flight' or 'startle' response is triggered. Learn about the physical causes of 'mental health' /anxiety/ habits and sack the shrink

[sarcasticwhiteboard]

@jonessmithGB I am well aware of the 'flight or fight' response and the biochemical aspects of psychiatric disorders. That's actually why I used the term 'psychiatric' as opposed to 'psychological', bb. I haven't seen a therapist in years, but thank you for your unsolicited advice.

[MusicForTyler]

ive stole your video for my fb page as my daughter has SM and im trying to raise awareness.

I think your video is great, you explain it really well.

thank you very much :)

[sarcasticwhiteboard]

@MusicForTyler Thank you! The more people are aware of SM, the better.

[craggy08]

i had selective mutism from being 3 to 11 im now 14, it was hard growing up as people just thought i was stubborn, and wanted attention.

I still get the side affects and nobody understands, people still say...why didnt you speak....now you tell me....what am i meant to say to that? ....i started a book....its called silent words... :) but im not sure what to write...any ideas? :) xxxxxxxxxx

[xxxaudiophilexxx]

The worst thing that happened to me was a girl who had a crush on me came to me and told how she feels and i stood there saying nothing with a blank face and she never talked to me again. I loved her btw

[FUNSingDance]

@WarGoatForestWolf666 dick.

[tumblingislife427]

Good video, I have it and just recently figured it out...so its really good to know theres a name for it other than "shyness", cuz when someone says you're shy it makes you feel like you can help it, but you actually can't and it gets really frustrating. I have a video about it too on my channel!

[prnena80]

You are special and God loves you thanks for the video blessings your way : )

[prnena80]

(continued) Why do people always try to misdiagnose kids my child was 5yrs old and diagnosed with ADHD and a learning disability. But God is a good God he is 12yrs old not on medication and on the HONOR ROLL!!!!! So proud. My mom was diagnosed with scitso and bipolar prayed meds got her so messed up 15yrs later she was misdiagnosed it was only depression which my dad caused her. If you believe in GOD he will heal you. Be positive and God Bless!!!

[prnena80]

I stopped speaking when I was in Kindergarden I got punished and put on time out for speaking so I became traumatized up until 8th grade I would only speak to people I knew. I am 30yrs old had no past treatment and talk alot lol... The crazy thing is that my child in prek is going through the same but God is so good I went to the Dr's today and it was like God wrote the letter he is not selective mute he only chooses to speak to who ever he wants I kept him in prayer and he is fine.

[Chiarapetrachiab]

I stopped speaking when I was 8, after my father's sister called me a pedophile. 

[gotpinkmilk]

Makes me cry. You have described me exactly, although I developed it much later (around 13). Thankyou for making this.

[AutisticWhoLives4God]

This is beautiful.

[KeswickCamp08]

when your expected to say thank you, smile :) it seems to work just as well, especially with old ladies and waiters when they bring you stuff :)