Are there others here with selective mutism?

[myusername890]

Just curious. Is the main or one of the main reasons for your suicidality? How are you currently living and functioning in this world if I may ask?

 

[akvalentine]

I wouldn't say it's one of the main reasons for my suicidality. I would say that I'm barely functioning at this point; it can be hard to even get things at the store if I don't know where they are because then I can't speak. Luckily, my family takes care of most of that for me.

 

[LaughingGoat]

I am not selective mute myself, but had one student years ago who was. She was incredibly intelligent and endured a lot of trauma which certainly was a major factor in her suicide attempts. I am very interested to hear your own and others' experiences living with mutism.