Published on 12, July, 2020
Hello, I have been reading up on Situational Mutism (once called Selective Mutism). Much like when I first heard about Social Anxiety and Autism I am seeing a lot I can relate to in the description of this condition. I was often called "painfully shy" but often it wasn't just that. Sometimes I don't want to talk as an Introvert. Other times I want to but due to the people, place, situation, stresses and other factors I physically feel like I can't. Not just feeling a wee bit unable due to shyness. Although that happens also at times. I have been like this my whole life. I've never been the free flow chatty type thats for sure. Does anyone relate or know more about this?
When starting infant school, at four and a half, I was mute in school for about three months. I remained talkative outside the school gates.