What is selective mutism?
Selective mutism, also known as elective mutism usually occurs during childhood. Selective mutism occurs when a child does not speak in certain situations, but speaks at other times.
How do members experience selective mutism?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with selective mutism*
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Stress
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Nothing reported yet
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Fatigue
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Nothing reported yet
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Anxious mood
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*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for selective mutism*
Who has selective mutism on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 7 | |
| 20s | 11 | |
| 30s | 9 | |
| 40s | 3 | |
| 50s | 2 | |
| 60s | 1 | |
| 70+ | 1 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 3 | |
| Female | 25 |