Breaking the Silence

For anyone with Selective Mutism, social anxiety, or anything similar who has questions or just wants someone to talk to...this blog is for you. Also, if you don't have any of these things, but you want to know more, I'm happy to help you too! I'll be sharing the story of my SM and encouraging you to share yours too. Please ask questions (Anonymous is fine, but I hope you'll feel comfortable enough not to hide your name), send me sumbissions with parts of your story, or just send me a message if you want to talk. That's what I'm here for! :-)

[silenceismymask]

Hey guys, it’s been a really long time, but I’m back! Anything I should post blog about?? 

[silenceismymask]

Secrets make you sick

To Write Love On Her Arms

[twloha]

"Expect to have hope rekindled. Expect your prayers to be answered in wondrous ways. The dry seasons in life do not last. The spring rains will come again."-Sarah Ban Breathnach

Image via QuotesGratitude.com

[silenceismymask]

"You're gonna find your way.

 You're like a boomerang."

[theselectivemutismblog]

So now I know that I have selective mutism. What do I do? Your blog is helpful in diagnosing this disorder but I can't seem to find anything about how to treat it or how to find help. I want to get rid of it.

Yeah, unfortunately I can’t help much in that respect - I still suffer from it myself. You could try seeing a professional about it or depending on where you live there might be an organization that specializes in SM that can help you from here. There’s a list of SM organizations/charities here and I know that iSpeak offer online or face-to-face support and counselling. I know of people taking Prozac to help with anxiety and there’s also a technique called ‘sliding in’* that is often used but I am unable to say if either of these work as I have never tried them myself.

*Sliding in is when the sufferer is placed in a room with someone they feel comfortable talking to such as a close family member and they have a conversation with this person while other people are slowly brought into the room and begin to join the conversation.

[silenceismymask]

Send me a message on here and I can try to help!

[itssimplytemporary]

Y’ALL. I DID THREE VERBAL DEBATES INFRONT OF ONE CLASS AND GAVE A PRESENTATION IN ANOTHER AND I DIDN’T EVEN HAVE TOO TALK OR GO UP IF I DIDN’T WANT TOO BECAUSE OF MY IEP. BUT I DID IT ANYWAY AND I’M SO HAPPY ABOUT IT.

[homoidioticus]

its selective mutism awareness month, here are some cool facts about people with sm:

our souls are forged in the cosmos— causing us to see all in the universe. this overwhelming sensation of feeling every star’s birth & death causes our muteness.

the only time we are visible to the naked human...

[silenceismymask]

New perspective...I love this 😊

[crazyshoelover]

Someday, you’ll hear her speak and you’ll regret the day you walked away. What you left behind is stronger than you thought.

From a poem by a girl with Selective Mutism (via crazyshoelover)

[words-of-emotion]

[silenceismymask]

Do simple tasks and help me earn scholarship money! :D

[silenceismymask]

You can help me out by doing simple 'tasks' such as downloading a free app, etc. Thanks :) And if you decide to make your own account, I'll help you out too!

[silenceismymask]

You are loved. No mistake. You are perfectly made. ...Don't you worry, don't you worry child! Heaven's got a plan for you"

[stay-yourself-0]

[helpguineapig]

Hello friends! Many of you have felt very upset lately. This is a list of resources you can keep track of to try to cheer up. I hope it helps!

Anxiety Self Help Masterpost

Calming Manatee

Cute yahoo answers

Guided relaxation

The thoughts room

The quiet place

Have a hug!

Healthy alternatives masterpost

Learn a new hobby masterpost

Play Tetris

Breathing exercises

Go somewhere new

Emergency compliment

Having a bad night

Talking about mental health

Relax playlist

Another relaxing playlist

Reward yourself with kittens while you write!

Stress analyst

Coffee shop sounds (Help corgi found this most effective with calm music in the background!)

Nature sounds

More nature sounds

Drown out other noises (more sounds!)

If you like the sound of rain

Draw something silky!

Cut something (blood tw, woof!)

Play some more cute games

Break something (loud noise)

Paint a nebula

Self injury recovery

Vent online here or here.

Have an mobile application for anxiety!

If you or someone you know is at risk for suicide:

Look for help here.

Counseling and prevention (masterpost hosted by tumblr staff)

Woof! This list will be updated as often as I can. I hope you all feel better my friends!

[silenceismymask]

hey I have selective mutism and I'm glad that I'm not the only one because I feel like no body understands :(

It's always good to know you're not alone, isn't it? Message me anytime! :)

[silenceismymask]

The idea of overcoming is always fascinating to me. It's fascinating because few of us realize how much energy we have expended just to be here today. I don't think we give ourselves enough credit for the overcoming.

Maya Angelou

[observando]

[silenceismymask]

I met a girl today who motivated me to be more dedicated to my school work, not with her words, but through her frustration. She knows she's talented, but she's being held back for reasons that are out of her control. I just want her, like all of you, to know that she will go places as long as she never gives up.