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Selective mutism

Billy87

Is it possible to develop selective mutism in later life? Maybe as a result of the strain and stress of dealing with the world around us

Im asking because I have found myself becoming mute at times recently but this has never happened to me much until recently. Now it is happening more and more. I have had a very stressful, traumatic week this week and when I got up this morning I havnt been able to speak. Still cant speak now. I feel bad because it's my wedding anniversary and I cant even speak to my wife 

I just feel so utterly worn out from masking and talking to and dealing with people at work all week, its like theres nothing left and my brain will explode if I try to speak

  • Hi, this happened to me aged 23, at an extremely high-stress period of my life, and continued in episodes for a while (happens much less frequently now). I wasn't selective in the people I was mute around, I just went fully mute for a period (up to two weeks). 

    I'm really sorry it's happening to you. I hope your voice has come back since you posted this.

    It might be a good time to take annual leave as soon as possible and structure your time around things that make you feel safe and nicely stimulated, if that's at all possible. And see your doctor, if you haven't already.