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Sep 20, 2015 at 09:19 PM
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I had SM as a child but I don't think there was a name for it back then. I thought I was the only one in the world with this.
I am in my 40's now and still have problems. I have depression, anxiety, very low self esteem and it seems to be getting worse. I don't have any support in my life and hardly any friends. The only person I ever told that I had SM was my ex husband who just made fun of me and acted like I am some kind of psychopath. I can see why I had it based on my parents and how they act and are. They were very controlling and told me I could do nothing and that everything was bad. I was very bored as a child and didn't have many friends. __________________ 
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Therapy Ninja
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Sep 20, 2015 at 10:28 PM
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You aren't alone! I'm in my 40's too and had what was called "elective mutism" back in the day. It started with adults I didn't trust then it got worse and I barely spoke to my parents and other kids my age. That problem went away with a school change but I was still shy.
I have had a lot of good therapy and it does help. I still have anxiety issues but I'm working on it. I've seen others on PC with selective mutism in their past. It isn't a joke. I hope you can get someone to educate your boyfriend a bit more. |
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Sep 24, 2015 at 04:32 PM
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