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JT

Been assessing where my selective mutism begins and ends. I've come to the conclusion that it's a self defense mechanism that protects either my point of view or my energy levels, and comes most often when I haven't had any space to myself for some time. So I shutdown and prioritise my internal thought processes over my external communications.

Was wondering where yours appears?

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  • Situational mutism and shutdowns are common experiences within our autistic community,  you are definitely not alone.

    JT said:
    I've come to the conclusion that it's a self defense mechanism that protects either my point of view or my energy levels, and comes most often when I haven't had any space to myself for some time

    This is exactly what a shutdown/situational mutism period is for, it’s a form of self protection to avoid further overload.

     I don’t often experience situational mutism/shutdowns now but I used to when at school. 

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  • Situational mutism and shutdowns are common experiences within our autistic community,  you are definitely not alone.

    JT said:
    I've come to the conclusion that it's a self defense mechanism that protects either my point of view or my energy levels, and comes most often when I haven't had any space to myself for some time

    This is exactly what a shutdown/situational mutism period is for, it’s a form of self protection to avoid further overload.

     I don’t often experience situational mutism/shutdowns now but I used to when at school. 

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