" w h y d o n ' t y o u t a l k ? " © sophie regan 2014 #1 rated story on selective mutism

-COMPLETED: Aug. 25, 2018 -Selective mutism - personal experience This is a short autobiography I wanted to write. In the future I do wish to eventually write this longer and more in depth. One day I will actually (hopefully) publish it. This is just my personal experience with selective mutism and I wanted to share it for those who suffer from it or can learn more about it. It's all about spreading awareness. Rankings: 1. #1 in selective mutism - Sept. 1, 2018 2. #2 in own voices - Sept. 1, 2018 3. #7 in anxietydisorders - Sept. 1, 2018 4. #51 in autobiography - Sept. 1, 2018

What is Selective Mutism? What does it mean to live with it? This book is incomplete and unedited. The cover image doesn't belong to me and can be found on devinart by "rottingmute" here: https://www.deviantart.com/rottingmute/art/SELECTIVE-MUTISM-SUCKS-802244239

Selective mutism isn't something that's fake or made up. It's a real thing that not many people know about. I never knew until I was told I had it. This is going to have some experiences I have had, and maybe or poem or two. But just renember this, someone may look just shy, but it isn't always just shy. Selective mutism is a real anxiety disorder that needs to be understood.

When I was in middle school, I couldn't talk. I could talk at home, but not in school. When I was in high school, I could barely talk. I could talk at home, but I couldn't talk in school unless someone else talked to me first. I didn't know I had an anxiety disorder called Selective Mutism. So, this is my experience.

Have you ever wondered what it was like for someone with Selective Mutism? Do you even know what Selective Mutism is? You're in luck because I've suffered with it for 29 years and this is my story. Cover art by: Melanie Wasser on Unsplash*

Selective Mutism is a difficult condition to explain. I have suffered from this fascinating yet terrible condition, and am writing this to show you a glimpse into my world, with the hope that you may better understand us. This book is mostly non-fiction, however all views given are my own and come ultimately from my own personal experience. Although I have attempted to keep this accurate, some facts may be outdated, or may not apply to others with the condition.

Ever wondered what it's like to live without talking? For people like us, it was a reality. Wattpad blog for referencing https://growingupwithselectivemutismbynat.blogspot.com/

I was just the stereotypical little girl. The one who loved princesses and anything colorful. Only i was a bit - different. I had something called selective mutism, which less than 1% of people have. It makes it seem very difficult, or even impossible, for a person with the mental illness to talk to anyone but the few or possibly only one person(s) that they're comfortable around. Without early treatment this can follow into adulthood. Luckily, i overcame it.. but that was only the beginning.