Shyness, or Selective Mutism?!
Question: Shyness, or Selective Mutism?
If someone asks me something at school, I instantly clam up, and respond in the simplest way I can manage without being rude. People sometimes say things like 'What are you, a mute?' Or 'Why don't you speak?' And I can't reply. I can easily go through a day at school without speaking, apart from when I have to for the register; but I always dread that.
Whenever I'm with close friends or Family, I can speak normally though.
So, am I just horribly shy, Or a selective mute? :S
Answers:
It's not selective mutism. I had it when I was younger, and I just wouldn't speak to anyone except my family.
You might just have a general anxiety disorder, ask your doctor. It's nothing to be ashamed of, they can get you meds that help.
Goodluck<3
Moi.
I have never heard the term "selective mutism". I think you just have a bit of situational anxiety. The best way to get over it is exposure therapy - in other words put yourself into the situation that makes you uncomfortable, and after you're exposed to it enough it won't bother you as much. The anxiety will lessen with repetition.
A.A.S. Clinical and Counseling Psychology
Id guess you where just shy.
Im the same way.