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Sep 12, 2022 at 08:55 PM
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For the last 12 months I have had an increase in anxiety. When I was younger I was diagnosed with selective mutism. I haven't had it for the past 10 years but recently with the increase in anxiety, symptoms of selective mutism have starting coming back. I have reached out for professional help but have been constantly denied because they don't know how to work with someone who has selective mutism considering it is so rare. This has resulted in an overall feeling of hopelessness. I am basically begging for help at this point. Does anyone have any advice on how to deal with this situation?
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Sep 12, 2022 at 10:38 PM
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Find a child psychologist? I did for my therapy, and he was the best t i ever had.
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Sep 13, 2022 at 08:41 AM
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That's the other issue I'm facing since selective mutism is mostly in children, psychologists who specialize in it only work with children. I am a young adult so they won't take me.
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Sep 13, 2022 at 08:45 AM
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That really sucks. I find it's the same way with autism. I'm pretty sure I'm on the spectrum, but most professionals only work with children.
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Sep 18, 2022 at 10:08 AM
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Sep 19, 2022 at 02:49 PM
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I'm using a service that basically finds providers for you around your area that take your insurance but they are having the same issue as I am. All the providers they have found who specialize in selective mutism either don't take insurance or only work with children.
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