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Selective Mutism: Some people experience selective mutism, a condition where intense trauma or anxiety leaves them temporarily unable to speak. It’s a defense mechanism that shields them from emotional overwhelm. It is characterized by:
- A person’s inability to speak in certain social settings, even though they are otherwise capable of speech.
- Triggers for selective mutism can include specific situations, places, or people.
- People with SM can speak comfortably and communicate well in other settings, such as at home with family.
For many, according to colleague Dan Ariely PhD, this silence is involuntary, reflecting how deeply emotions affect speech.
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