#stress induced mutism

[donniesexceptionalmind]

"Apologies, I lost my vocal files. Speaking won't be possible today."

Take care of yourself. 💜

[unionize-aromantically]

I'm back in my "do I have selective mutism" era. only affects my mouth/vocal chords though so I can still sign. ofc no one around me knows sign language and the people I'm with rn don't want to learn. so it doesn't really help that much. But it makes me forgetting my thoughts have less consequences, cause it's easier to remember things outside my brain than inside.

[mischiefmanifold]

Diagnostic Criteria Examples Masterpost

This is a series of posts that I'm hoping eventually covers all the disorders in the DSM-5-TR.

**This will be periodically updated as more posts are made. Please come back to the original post to see these updates**

NEURODEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS

Intellectual Developmental Disorder (Intellectual Disability)

Global Develolmental Delay

Unspecified Intellectual Developmental Disorder (Intellectual Disability)

Language Disorder

Speech Sound Disorder

Childhood-Onset Fluency Disorder (Stuttering)

Social (Pragmatic) Communication Disorder

Unspecified Communication Disorder

Autism Spectrum Disorder (Levels System)

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

Other Specified Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

Unspecified Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

Specific Learning Disorder

Developmental Coordination Disorder

Stereotypic Movement Disorder

Tourette's Disorder [Tourette Syndrome]

Persistent (Chronic) Motor or Vocal Tic Disorder

Provisional Tic Disorder

Other Specified Tic Disorder

Unspecified Tic Disorder

Other Specified Neurodevelopmental Disorder

Unspecified Neurodevelopmental Disorder

SCHIZOPHRENIA SPECTRUM AND OTHER PSYCHOTIC DISORDERS

Delusional Disorder

Brief Psychotic Disorder

Schizophreniform Disorder

Schizophrenia

Schizoaffective Disorder

Substance/Medication-Induced Psychotic Disorder

Psychotic Disorder Due to Another Medical Condition

Catatonia Associated With Another Mental Disorder (Catatonia Specifier)

Catatonic Disorder Due to Another Medical Condition

Unspecified Catatonia

Other Specified Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorder

Unspecified Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorder

BIPOLAR AND RELATED DISORDERS

Bipolar I Disorder [Includes criteria for manic episodes and major depressive episodes]

Bipolar II Disorder [Includes criteria for hypomanic episodes and major depressive episodes]

Cyclothymic Disorder

Substance/Medication-Induced Bipolar and Related Disorder

Bipolar and Related Disorder Due to Another Medical Condition

Other Specified Bipolar and Related Disorder

Unspecified Bipolar and Related Disorder

Unspecified Mood Disorder

Specifiers for Bipolar and Related Disorders

DEPRESSIVE DISORDERS

Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder

Major Depressive Disorder

Persistent Depressive Disorder

Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder

Substance/Medication-Induced Depressive Disorder

Depressive Disorder Due to Another Medical Condition

Other Specified Depressive Disorder

Unspecified Depressive Disorder

Specifiers for Depressive Disorders

ANXIETY DISORDERS

Separation Anxiety Disorder

Selective Mutism

Specific Phobia

Social Anxiety Disorder

Panic Disorder

Panic Attack Specifier

Agoraphobia

Generalized Anxiety Disorder

Substance/Medication-Induced Anxiety Disorder

Anxiety Disorder Due to Another Medical Condition

Other Specified Anxiety Disorder

Unspecified Anxiety Disorder

OBSESSIVE-COMPULSIVE AND RELATED DISORDERS

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Body Dysmorphic Disorder

Hoarding Disorder

Trichotillomania (Hair-Pulling Disorder)

Excoriation (Skin-Picking) Disorder [Also called Dermatillomania]

Substance/Medication-Induced Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorder

Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorder Due to Another Medical Condition

Other Specified Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorder

Unspecified Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorder

TRAUMA- AND STRESSOR-RELATED DISORDERS

Reactive Attachment Disorder

Disinhibited Social Engagement Disorder

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

Acute Stress Disorder

Adjustment Disorders

Prolonged Grief Disorder

Other Specified Trauma- and Stressor-Related Disorder

Unspecified Trauma- and Stressor-Related Disorder

DISSOCIATIVE DISORDERS

Dissociative Identity Disorder

Dissociative Amnesia

Depersonalization/Derealization Disorder

Other Specified Dissociative Disorder

Unspecified Dissociative Disorder

SOMATIC SYMPTOM AND RELATED DISORDERS

Somatic Symptom Disorder

Illness Anxiety Disorder [Hypochondria]

Functional Neurological Symptom Disorder (Conversion Disorder)

Psychological Factors Affecting Other Medical Conditions

Factitious Disorder Imposed on Self

Factitious Disorder Imposed on Another

Other Specified Somatic Symptom and Related Disorder

Unspecified Somatic Symptom and Related Disorder

FEEDING AND EATING DISORDERS

Pica

Rumination Disorder

Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder

Anorexia Nervosa

Bulimia Nervosa

Binge-Eating Disorder

Other Specified Feeding or Eating Disorder

Unspecified Feeding or Eating Disorder

ELIMINATION DISORDERS

Enuresis

Encopresis

Other Specified Elimination Disorder

Unspecified Elimination Disorder

SLEEP-WAKE DISORDERS

Insomnia Disorder

Hypersomnolence Disorder

Narcolepsy

Obstructive Sleep Apnea Hypopnea

Central Sleep Apnea

Sleep-Related Hypoventilation

Circadian Rhythm Sleep-Wake Disorders

Non-Rapid Eye Movement Sleep Arousal Disorders [Sleepwalking and Sleep/Night Terrors]

Nightmare Disorder

Rapid Eye Movement Sleep Behavior Disorder

Restless Legs Syndrome

Substance/Medication-Induced Sleep Disorder

Other Specified Insomnia Disorder

Unspecified Insomnia Disorder

Other Specified Hypersomnolence Disorder

Unspecified Hypersomnolence Disorder

Other Specified Sleep-Wake Disorder

Unspecified Sleep-Wake Disorder

SEXUAL DYSFUNCTIONS

Delayed Ejaculation

Erectile Disorder [Erectile Dysfunction]

Female Orgasmic Disorder

Female Sexual Interest/Arousal Disorder

Genito-Pelvic Pain/Penetration Disorder

Male Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder

Premature (Early) Ejaculation

Substance/Medication-Induced Sexual Dysfunction

Other Specified Sexual Dysfunction

Unspecified Sexual Dysfunction

GENDER DYSPHORIA

Gender Dysphoria

Other Specified Gender Dysphoria

Unspecified Gender Dysphoria

DISRUPTIVE, IMPULSE-CONTROL, AND CONDUCT DISORDERS

Oppositional Defiant Disorder

Intermittent Explosive Disorder

Conduct Disorder

Pyromania

Kleptomania

Other Specified Disruptive, Impulse-Control, and Conduct Disorder

Unspecified Disruptive, Impulse-Control, and Conduct Disorder

SUBSTANCE-RELATED AND ADDICTIVE DISORDERS

Alcohol Use Disorder

Alcohol Intoxication

Alcohol Withdrawal

Unspecified Alcohol-Related Disorder

Caffeine Intoxication

Caffeine Withdrawal

Unspecified Caffeine-Related Disorder

Cannabis Use Disorder

Cannabis Intoxication

Cannabis Withdrawal

Unspecified Cannabis-Related Disorder

Phencyclidine Use Disorder

Other Hallucinogen Use Disorder

Phencyclidine Intoxication

Other Hallucination Intoxication

Hallucinogen Persisting Perception Disorder

Unspecified Phencyclidine-Related Disorder

Unspecified Hallucinogen-Related Disorder

Inhalant Use Disorder

Inhalant Intoxication

Unspecified Inhalant-Related Disorder

Opioid Use Disorder

Opioid Intoxication

Opioid Withdrawal

Unspecified Opioid-Related Disorder

Sedative, Hypnotic, or Anxiolytic Use Disorder

Sedative, Hypnotic, or Anxiolytic Intoxication

Sedative, Hypnotic, or Anxiolytic Withdrawal

Unspecified Sedative-, Hypnotic-, or Anxiolytic-Related Disorder

Stimulant Use Disorder

Stimulant Intoxication

Stimulant Withdrawal

Unspecified Stimulant-Related Disorder

Tobacco Use Disorder

Tobacco Withdrawal

Unspecified Tobacco-Related Disorder

Other (or Unknown) Substance Use Disorder

Other (or Unknown) Substance Intoxication

Other (or Unknown) Substance Withdrawal

Unspecified Other (or Unknown) Substance-Related Disorder

Gambling Disorder

NEUROCOGNITIVE DISORDERS

Delirium

Other Specified Delirium

Unspecified Delirium

Major Neurocognitive Disorder

Minor Neurocognitive Disorder

Major or Mild Neurocognitive Disorder Due to Alzheimer's Disease

Mild or Major Frontotemporal Neurocognitive Disorder

Mild or Major Neurocognitive Disorder With Lewy Bodies

Major or Mild Vascular Neurocognitive Disorder

Major or Mild Neurocognitive Disorder Due to Traumatic Brain Injury

Substance/Medication-Induced Major or Mild Neurocognitive Disorder

Major or Mild Neurocognitive Disorder Due to HIV Infection

Major or Mild Neurocognitive Disorder Due to Prion Disease

Major or Mild Neurocognitive Disorder Due to Parkinson's Disease

Major or Mild Neurocognitive Disorder Due to Huntington's Disease

Major or Mild Neurocognitive Disorder Due to Another Medical Condition

Major or Mild Neurocognitive Disorder Due to Multiple Etiologies

Unspecified Neurocognitive Disorder

PERSONALITY DISORDERS

General Personality Disorder

Paranoid Personality Disorder

Schizoid Personality Disorder

Schizotypal Personality Disorder

Antisocial Personality Disorder

Borderline Personality Disorder

Histrionic Personality Disorder

Narcissistic Personality Disorder

Avoidant Personality Disorder

Dependent Personality Disorder

Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder [Anankastic Personality Disorder]

Personality Change Due to Another Medical Condition

Other Specified Personality Disorder

Unspecified Personality Disorder

PARAPHILIC DISORDERS

Voyeuristic Disorder

Exhibitionistic Disorder

Frotteuristic Disorder

Sexual Masochism Disorder

Sexual Sadism Disorder

Pedophilic Disorder

Fetishistic Disorder

Transvestic Disorder

Other Specified Paraphilic Disorder

Unspecified Paraphilic Disorder

OTHER MENTAL DISORDERS AND ADDITIONAL CODES

Other Specified Mental Disorder Due to Another Medical Condition

Unspecified Mental Disorder Due to Another Medical Condition

Other Specified Mental Disorder

Unspecified Mental Disorder

MEDICATION-INDUCED MOVEMENT DISORDERS AND OTHER ADVERSE EFFECTS OF MEDICATION

Medication-Induced Parkinsonism

Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome

Medication-Induced Acute Dystonia

Medication-Induced Acute Akathisia

Tardive Dyskinesia

Tardive Dystonia [and] Tardive Akathisia

Medication-Induced Postural Tremor

Other Medication-Induced Movement Disorder

Antidepressant Discontinuation Syndrome

Other Adverse Effect of Medication

[konomoreextra]

Linen Character sheet lol [I will add more when I have ideas]

Linen's nickname is Lin

Their memory is not just photographic; it’s eidetic. They can recall entire conversations verbatim, visualize complex diagrams, and replay sensory experiences as if they happened mere moments ago.

they suffer from selective mutism, autism, and PTSD

they enjoy not talking though

they have an excessive amount of Empathy

they are best at Emotional/Affective Empathy

A Phlegmatic personality is characterized by the following traits

Calm, cool, and collected under pressure.

Slow to react in stressful or exciting situations.

Relaxed, reserved, and easy to get along with.

Good listeners, patient, and empathetic towards others.

Avoid conflicts and prefer emotional harmony.

they had 1 older brothers

they can summon phantom-like limbs that feed off energy that's why they are always so tired they like summoning eldritch tendrils, disembodied hands, and floating orbs that cast strings

their older brother is dead

their abilities come from a quiet, curious but old deity [read: God]

they travel to this being's place of play via dreams

when they get happy, they accidentality summon things like floating flower petals and stars sometimes

the ability can be reality-warping in nature but not completely it works subconsciously and is induced by strong emotions, most of all emotions like fear, grief, euphoria and rage

the power is much like 'Imagination Manifestation' but also like an odd Omniscience

Yet, this gift isn’t without its challenges. The weight of knowledge can be isolating. They’ve read every tragedy, witnessed every war, and felt the collective pain of Stick kind.

Loneliness will creep in—the solitude of knowing too much, of being unable to share their burden with others, other than the stick deity from which their abilities come from.

they are cursed to know things but never be involved themself.

[ivory-obsidian]

In terms of characters with selective/situational mutism, what do you wish people stopped getting wrong or watched out for in terms of your own experience?

a fascinating question! I actually haven't consumed much media with mute characters, but some things that bother me is when they're suddenly "cured" and can talk to everyone without a lick of anxiety or stress, and when they're depicted as having little to no emotion because they can't speak. MLP did both of these things with the same species of creature and quite frankly I will never forgive them </3

Anxiety-induced mutism is a full-on war against yourself; it takes lots of time and care to "win" that fight, even just once. In my experience, I find that when I'm around loved ones - people that I trust with my life - I can talk to them with much less of a struggle. The mutism is still there, lingering on the edge of my focus, waiting to slide in as soon as I get stressed, but I can fight it.

One important note: If you have a character that only speaks to 1 person, be aware that that can easily start a toxic relationship between them! My mom used to be the only person I could speak to regularly, and it got to her head and now she thinks she's the "chosen one" that I'll always speak to regardless of how I feel inside. I follow the SM tags and occasionally I see fanfics featuring mute characters that are in a romantic relationship with their ""chosen person"" and that just kinda icks me out! To me it reads as the speaker taking advantage of how dependent the mute person is on them, especially if the world they're in is discriminatory (intentional or not) to people who can't speak. A good way to fix this is to make signing, writing, or other nonverbal communication a normal, accepted thing in society. Plus, making sign a required language in your story opens up avenues to both learn your native sign language (for pose/movement references) and to allow signing viewers/readers to feel seen :]

Also, I really like how LOZ deals with Link's mutism :D Him speaking is never required for the plot, and in BOTW, Zelda and Mipha both take note in private of how his mutism develops and how he interacts with society with all the pressure of being the hero (which, yes, does make him more stressed, but he doesn't lose all his emotions to it! it's a good depiction of how stress and anxiety can cripple people but they can still choose joy. If you don't believe me just zoom in on link's face as he cooks meals. That lad sure can smile!)

[ao3feed-destiel-02]

Blind Stars of Fortune

Blind Stars of Fortune https://ift.tt/5aBoCM3 by heyshalina Sam rubs at the palm of his hand with his thumb, an old gesture Cas has not seen him perform in a long time. “It’s not that I don’t think Dean won’t get better,” Sam says lowly. “I just…if we can’t heal him, will the old Dean ever even come back?” Cas doesn’t know how to answer him, because he’s been battling the same thoughts. Behind them, Dean groans uncomfortably and tries to shift; Sam’s hand reaches out instinctively, his fingers lightly touching Dean’s ankle. “I think,” Cas starts, looking at Sam’s bunched up shoulders and Dean’s empty eyes. “That all we did was not in vain. And that I would take any version of the Winchesters than no version at all.” Words: 23306, Chapters: 1/1, Language: English Series: Part 3 of Gallows Pole Fandoms: Supernatural (TV 2005) Rating: Teen And Up Audiences Warnings: Graphic Depictions Of Violence Categories: Gen, M/M Characters: Dean Winchester, Sam Winchester, Castiel (Supernatural), Jack Kline, Michael (Supernatural), Mary Winchester, Bobby Singer (Supernatural), Jody Mills, Charlie Bradbury, Claire Novak, Rowena MacLeod Relationships: Castiel/Dean Winchester, Castiel & Dean Winchester, Castiel & Sam Winchester, Dean Winchester & Sam Winchester, Castiel & Jack Kline Additional Tags: Michael Possessing Dean Winchester, Hurt/Comfort, Hurt Dean Winchester, Aftermath of Torture, Aftermath of Possession, Angst, Recovery, Gen or Pre-Slash, selective/trauma induced mutism, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder - PTSD, Post-Episode: s14e09 The Spear (Supernatural), Hurt Sam Winchester, Hurt Castiel (Supernatural) via AO3 works tagged 'Castiel/Dean Winchester' https://ift.tt/CgIebAp October 09, 2023 at 08:15PM

[lea-andres]

So when it comes to Bark, do you prefer him not being able to talk or him being able to talk, we just never tend to see him talk?

Bark not speaking fascinates me, and I toy with many reasons why.

My favorite is he has anxiety induced selective mutism. He can speak to the people that aren't stressful to speak to, everyone else is getting silence because it's hard. 😔

But I've toyed with many reasons. Deafness, man of few words, Bean and Fang don't let him get a word in edge wide, some other medical reason keeping him from speaking.

[cherrysnax]

hi i dont know if anyone answered you get but i saw your post asking for the correct term to use and theres currently two terms that both describe that scenario but different communities prefer one over the other! so there is selective mutism which is primarily an anxiety disorder that causes the person to be unable to speak in certain anxiety inducing and unfamiliar situations and the other one that is much more common in the autism communities is called a verbal shutdown which is caused by stress/overstimulation/upsetting situations the same way that meltdowns occur! i dont know what your specific situation and underlying causes are but i hope this helps you!

oh my gosh i just saw this! gimme a sec to process this but ty for the in depth answer

[ao3feeddestiel]

Blind Stars of Fortune

read it on AO3 at https://ift.tt/OSteMN2 by heyshalina Sam rubs at the palm of his hand with his thumb, an old gesture Cas has not seen him perform in a long time. “It’s not that I don’t think Dean won’t get better,” Sam says lowly. “I just…if we can’t heal him, will the old Dean ever even come back?” Cas doesn’t know how to answer him, because he’s been battling the same thoughts. Behind them, Dean groans uncomfortably and tries to shift; Sam’s hand reaches out instinctively, his fingers lightly touching Dean’s ankle. “I think,” Cas starts, looking at Sam’s bunched up shoulders and Dean’s empty eyes. “That all we did was not in vain. And that I would take any version of the Winchesters than no version at all.” Words: 23306, Chapters: 1/1, Language: English Series: Part 3 of Gallows Pole Fandoms: Supernatural (TV 2005) Rating: Teen And Up Audiences Warnings: Graphic Depictions Of Violence Categories: Gen, M/M Characters: Dean Winchester, Sam Winchester, Castiel (Supernatural), Jack Kline, Michael (Supernatural), Mary Winchester, Bobby Singer (Supernatural), Jody Mills, Charlie Bradbury, Claire Novak, Rowena MacLeod Relationships: Castiel/Dean Winchester, Castiel & Dean Winchester, Castiel & Sam Winchester, Dean Winchester & Sam Winchester, Castiel & Jack Kline Additional Tags: Michael Possessing Dean Winchester, Hurt/Comfort, Hurt Dean Winchester, Aftermath of Torture, Aftermath of Possession, Angst, Recovery, Gen or Pre-Slash, selective/trauma induced mutism, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder - PTSD, Post-Episode: s14e09 The Spear (Supernatural), Hurt Sam Winchester, Hurt Castiel (Supernatural) read it on AO3 at https://ift.tt/OSteMN2

[inks17]

The Healing Brushstroke: Exploring the Intersection of Art and Mental Health

In the intricate tapestry of human existence, the realms of art and mental health intertwine, forming a profound connection that has captivated thinkers, creators, and researchers for centuries. The profound impact of art on mental well-being is a phenomenon that has been recognized across cultures, eras, and disciplines. This composition delves into the intricate relationship between art and mental health, exploring how creative expression can serve as a therapeutic tool, an outlet for emotions, and a means of communication for individuals facing various mental challenges.

The Therapeutic Canvas: Art as a Healing Tool

Art therapy, a form of psychotherapy that employs artistic mediums as a means of communication, has gained significant recognition for its ability to aid individuals in managing their mental health. The process of creating art can be inherently therapeutic, offering an avenue for introspection, self-expression, and emotional release. Engaging in art-making allows individuals to channel their inner thoughts, feelings, and conflicts onto a tangible medium, transcending verbal limitations.

The act of creating art stimulates the brain's reward center, leading to the release of dopamine, a neurotransmitter associated with pleasure and satisfaction. This natural response can help alleviate stress, reduce anxiety, and elevate mood. Moreover, the repetitive nature of artistic tasks, such as brushstrokes or sculpting motions, can induce a meditative state, promoting relaxation and mindfulness – essential components of mental well-being.

Unspoken Words: Art as an Emotional Outlet

Art provides a space where emotions that may be too complex or overwhelming to articulate verbally can find a voice. For individuals grappling with mental health challenges such as depression, anxiety, or trauma, art serves as a medium through which they can externalize their inner struggles, offering a unique outlet for self-expression. The canvas becomes a confidant, a silent witness to their emotions, without the fear of judgment or misunderstanding.

The abstract nature of art allows for ambiguity and symbolism, enabling artists to explore their emotions in a non-linear and non-literal manner. This abstraction can be liberating, allowing individuals to confront and process difficult emotions at their own pace and in a way that feels safe. The artistic process encourages introspection, fostering self-awareness and enabling individuals to develop a deeper understanding of their emotional landscape.

Beyond Silence: Art as a Form of Communication

For individuals who find it challenging to communicate their thoughts and feelings verbally, art offers an alternative mode of expression. This is particularly true for those with conditions like autism spectrum disorder or selective mutism. Art transcends the barriers of language, offering a universal platform for sharing experiences and perspectives. Through visual art, individuals can share their stories, dreams, and unique viewpoints, fostering a sense of connection and empathy within the larger community.

Art also facilitates communication between artists and their audiences, sparking conversations about mental health on a societal level. Artworks that explore themes of mental health can challenge stigmas, raise awareness, and promote understanding. Such creations encourage viewers to confront their preconceptions, sparking dialogues that contribute to reducing the societal stigma surrounding mental health challenges.

Conclusion

The intertwining of art and mental health forms a profound narrative of healing, self-discovery, and resilience. Through creative expression, individuals can find solace, a sense of purpose, and a medium through which they can navigate the complexities of their inner worlds. As society continues to recognize the pivotal role of art in mental well-being, it becomes increasingly crucial to provide accessible avenues for individuals to engage in creative expression, fostering an environment where the healing brushstroke can flourish and enrich lives.

[kierancampire]

I've been having an issue for a while now where i can't talk, i don't think anyone's really noticed as i never talk to anyone anyway. But there are a few people who i always spoke to no matter what, yet even them i can't talk to. And it's hard to describe, it's partly that i just do not want to talk, but it's also that i can't

I just contacted Jayne to cancel therapy last minute, which i feel awful about, but in our last session i forced myself to talk and i just felt like absolute shit after, there were so many silences too cause i was just struggling hard

I haven't really spoken, and i mean properly spoken, to any friends in quite a while now, i think over a month, and it makes me feel miserable, but the thought of talking is so incredibly stressful and intensely anxiety inducing. I've suffered with selective mutism since i was young, but it usually was only a few hours, just a few hours where i couldn't talk, and it hurts, every time it is physically painful, but it's only a few hours. Like i said, this has been over a month now, I've never had it like this before, and i just dunno when it's going to end

This whole time I'm writing this, I've slowly been crying as i feel miserable, i want to talk to certain people, i hate that i cancelled therapy and just do not want to go back, i don't want to lose anyone else. But i just can't talk, it isn't even deep discussions, the amount of stress i have at the thought of even saying "Hi, how are you?"

Also, I've not told anyone this as i know no one is going to understand, it's so easy to write off and to seemingly explain and probably doesn't seem bad, but i know it isn't what everyone will think it is. I keep seeing a cat, and something about it just isn't sitting right with me, i usually only have the hallucinations at night but i keep seeing this cat. It started off as just thinking i saw one of the girls in the corner of my eye briefly, but then they're never there. But now i see it for prolonged times and it is happening more and more, and it's not because of the girls, I'm not seeing cats just cause I'm imagining them, but this cat is causing me as much stress as talking is, something just doesn't feel good about it

[donniesexceptionalmind]

Hey Donnie, any tips on communicating when nonverbal to people who don’t know sign language?

I shan’t share all the details on here but often times in public the abundance of noice from people existing in general can cause me to shut down a little and become unable to speak, and it makes it difficult to communicate things I need or answer questions to whoever I’m with at the moment.

(Also I read the post about the runaway black holes and it was really interesting- and honestly the idea of a giant black hole just *nyooming* through outer space is amusing to me in a way I can’t understand XD)

Sry for the long freaking ask btw /gen

-Curious Anon

'Nyooming' is a very stimmy word. I like that.

It was a pleasure to tell you about the Runaway Black Hole! p(^-^)q (Hoping for more opportunities)

You have my deepest & honest compassion, Curious Anon. While I do not know you, I do know how you feel & I can empathize.

(Please be proud of me, Mikey, I REALLY REALLY TRIED.)

Communication without sign language:

I can only speak from my perspective & from what I've learned. I will divide this in two parts since I have different ways for different situations:

When I'm masking

When I'm not masking

When I shut down in public & I have to MASK:

Disclaimer: I am aware that masking is a privilege & not everyone is able to do so. I am, so I will include it here.

I am also aware about the fact, that masking can be very damaging (I experience the negatives), yet masking can be the tool to get you through a day without getting hurt.

Masking = actively hiding your neurodivergent traits, mostly by conforming to neurotypical standards even though you know they aren't suitable & healthy for you.

I usually try to play a different role, like an actor. My mind is like a databank, so I have many phrases from shows, movies, etcetera stored that I can use to communicate.

I know that it is not good in terms of the upcoming shutdown: the acting does take a lot of energy that I do not have & THIS definitely will eat me up later.

Also: faking a sore throat or anything that'll let me be quiet.

So far, I haven't found a great solution for that one yet.

It also depends on who I am with. If I'm with my family, they will notice because they know me. They won't pressure me to speak. Being open is the key, yet it is not always possible.

Sometimes, a person on your side who knows can accommodate you.

When I shut down & I'm UNMASKED:

Texting or writing on something

Visual communication cards (there are so many great options out there!)

Basic pointing, nodding, shaking my head

(ACC device - I have my own tech & SHELLDON)

I hope I have given you SOME advice...

EDIT: Do you mean "nonverbal" as in "in that situation not able to speak"? Then "nonverbal" is not the correct choice of phrasing.

Some better choices:

Speech loss

Verbal shutdown

If applicable: selective mutism

Stress induced temporary mutism

[counselingstgeorge]

How Anxiety Therapy Counseling Stgeorge is Useful For Controlling Senses?

When anyone talks about the anxiety, it means the apprehension, nervousness and self-doubt that can or cannot relate to real-life stressors. In the Counseling Stgeorge, most of the people are experiencing anxiety. Sometimes, the people leave this feeling unfocused that makes the person impaired in some way. Are you thinking that how will you know that whether you have this problem or not? Then, with the help of symptoms, you can easily judge yourself.

Some symptoms of anxiety:

•           Obsessive

•           Confusion and difficulty in concentration

•           Irritability

•           Despair

•           Obtrusive

•           Worried thoughts

•           Pacing or restlessness

•           Frustration

When a person has any of the above-mentioned symptoms, they mostly feel tense with some of the physical situations that include sweating, nausea, difficulty in breathing, trembling, a racing heartbeat and many more. If these symptoms will become severe or suddenly comes, then these indicate towards the panic attack. Other than this, people also face digestive problems, headaches, lightheadedness and insomnia. The results of anxiety are not limited to these, but some of the mental health issues are panic, agoraphobia, separation anxiety, specific phobias, selective mutism, generalized anxiety, social anxiety, and medication/substance-induced anxiety.

Reasons behind the anxiety development

Generally, the anxious behaviors are learned, inherited or the combination of both. In some research, it has been observed that the anxious parents mostly give birth to an anxious child. The person who grows up in an environment that is full of stress also develops the anxiety. Another cause of the anxiety is unresolved trauma that always remains in the mind of a person and when that type of situation arises again in their life, at that time the old trauma gets reactivated.

So, these are some of the factors that are responsible for generating anxiety in individuals. If you are experiencing the same, then anxiety therapy Counseling Stgeorge will help you in coping with the symptoms in a minimal time. With this, you will become able to live your regular life and control senses will regain. Mostly, the cognitive behavioral therapy is recommended by the therapists because of its effectiveness.

About Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

With the help of CBT, psychologists help the patients in identifying the root cause of anxiety and manage all those factors. In this therapy, the patients involved in the recovery, possess all the control senses and learn all the skills that are beneficial for their whole life. The main thing is that the learning skills need to be practised by the patients repeatedly for seeing the improvement. The benefits of this therapy are commonly seen in 12 to 16 weeks, but it all depends on an individual.

After understanding the CBT, if you are thinking to avail the benefit of anxiety therapy Counseling Stgeorge, then you need to find the best psychologist for getting the therapy. For this, either you can take the suggestion from your friends, family members or other trustworthy persons or you can go over the internet.

[tonitheloftwing]

Jumanji: A Film About Mental Health, Trauma, and Jungle Hijinxs

So, Jumanji. I guess this isn’t a full analysis because I’m not like planning this out in advance or anything, but I just want to drop my thoughts on this movie yknow? This movie certainly isn’t perfect, but I live very close to where certain scenes in the movie were shot, so therefore I have a pretty close connection to it. Fun fact, I see Parrish Shoes wall art almost every time I go into town! They put it up for the movie but never took it down/cleaned the wall, kind of as a landmark. When I was little and before I’d seen this movie, I thought that Parrish Shoes was an actual shoe company due to this. But yeah Jumanji is sort of a cultural phenomenon around here, even the newer movies.

For reference: Everything I say here is just my personal interpretation of the film. Also halfway through I decided this isn’t going to be a general overview of the film but moreso a theme essay. TW for mental health related stuff, mainly PTSD and childhood trauma. And murder.

As a kid I did NOT pick up on the themes of mental health. Pretty much each character is suffering from some kind of mental health issue, and it’s not played for laughs, which is kind of uncommon in movies from this time period. I know it’s kind of common knowledge at this point that the hunter dude is played by the same man as Alan’s father and is supposed to represent him to Alan (this is played quite on the nose at the end of the movie), but Alan really doesn’t have a good relationship with his dad. Alan is a victim of bullying and has a lot of pressure put onto him due to the family name, which is stressful for him, but his dad doesn’t understand and therefore undermines all of Alan’s struggles and even does things that might make them worse, like forcing him to attend Cliffside School For Boys. Even if Alan is as grandiose as his father thinks, going to this school would still not be good for his health. Of course, Alan doesn’t have to go to this school because he gets sucked into Jumanji, and has to spend 26 years trying to survive in the jungle. To me, at least, this represents the stress and fear and anxiety Alan would have had to deal with if his life continued the way it had as a young boy; a childhood wasted surviving in the jungle. (Speaking of which, how did Alan survive that long anyways as a 11-13 year old? What a trooper!) This doesn’t really connect to the former points, but we also see that having to endure the suffering in the jungle (or, in this metaphor, being made to grow up too fast and have his anxiety worsen) hasn’t made Alan any more mature. In fact, multiple times, it’s mentioned that he’s still very childish. Sometimes it’s played off for laughs, like when he is revealed to not being able to drive a car or when he holds onto the grudge of Billy Jessop when Sarah has completely forgotten who he is, but other times it’s actually quite serious. Like when Judy asks what Alan is going to do with his life now that he’s back, he has no idea. He says something along the lines of “I’ll just start back off where I left. I wonder if Ms. [Teacher] still teaches the sixth grade.” He hasn’t matured... at all. Mentally, he’s still a sixth grade boy, just with a crap ton of trauma and 26 years of wasted life. 

The other characters, Judy, Peter, and Sarah all mainly seem to suffer from PTSD. Sarah’s is the most obvious, as she goes to therapy for her PTSD, and her therapist is trying to convince her that Alan was in fact murdered, and the bats and watching him be sucked into the board game were figments of her imagination to protect her from the trauma. It seems as if Sarah herself doesn’t fully believe this notion, but since it’s more easily explainable and more easy to heal from, she goes with that. When she calls up her therapist, telling her about another “episode” she’s having, it implies that Sarah has PTSD induced flashbacks from this trauma, which I found quite surprising for the movie to nod to, seeing as this is based off a children’s book about a magic board game. In the fight Alan and Sarah have before the stampede arrives, it’s even mentioned how Sarah is shunned by society for her mental health condition, as no one comes to her birthday party and she had to change her name to fit in with society. While the former might seem small, for a teenager who has just watched a friend of hers die, it has a horrible effect on her. Like Alan, her trauma has wasted her life for 26 years.

Judy and Peter have lesser cases, or at least aren’t explored into as much as the two adults, which make sense. They both also seem to suffer from PTSD from the death of their parents, which manifests in different ways for the both of them. In Judy, it presents itself in compulsive lying (although her lying seems to be quite exaggerated and mainly played for laughs), and Peter’s in selective mutism, both of which can be results of childhood trauma/PTSD. 

At the end of the movie, all of this is undone. Alan and Sarah go back to the past, and get to do everything all over, as many survivors of childhood trauma wish they could. Judy and Peter have no recollection of any of this, and their parents never die. Even Alan’s father improves within a matter of minutes, and decides to be a good father to Alan and not pressure him into living up to the family name. (How did that happen, anyways? Did the board game somehow have an effect on him too? Was the writing team not thinking?) All their trauma has been reversed, but, at least Alan and Sarah, still have to live with the memories of how things could have gone. 

Also, fun fact! I’m kind of into true crime and if the Alan Parrish case happened IRL I’m pretty sure that it would have either been ruled a homicide or gone unsolved. If you want me to become Stephanie Harlowe and make a post about how the Alan Parrish investigation would have gone down I’ll do so. 

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Spooky’s Whump Writing Masterlist

The Dolly series: [Kidnapped] [Crush Injuries] [Waterboarding] [“I’ll hate you until I die”] [Auction] [Intro] [Tea Party] [Begging] [“Get it Out”] [Isolation] [Poisoned] [Forced Mutism] [Snow Day] [Pushed] [Blindness] [Dehydration] [Blood-Matted Hair] [Too Weak to Move] [Unconventional Restraints] [Head Lolling] [New Scars] [Blood Covered Hands] [Sleep Deprivation]

Mocha and Lysander: [Toxic] [“What did they do to you?”] [Forced to Their Knees] [Trunk] [Surprise] [Shopping] [Unpunished] [“Let’s have some fun”] [“Who did this to you?”] [Broken Bones] [Hospital] [Aftermath] [Desperate Measures] [Panic Attacks] [Disorientation] [Hunting Season] [Collapse] [“You love possessing me”] [Gun to Temple] [Trauma] [Fetal Position] [Ransom Video (noncanon)] [Rope Burns (noncanon)]

The Simon series: [Intro] [Nightmares] [Stop Laughing] [Failed Escape] [Defiance] [Hallucinations] [Sleep Deprivation] [Blindness] [Gagged] [Hunger] [Bees] [Obsession] [“Smile for the camera”] [Waking up Disoriented] [Stomach Pain] [Paralytic Drugs] [Tied to a Table] [Dislocation] [Punching the Wall]

Caspian and Nathaer: [Trapdoor] [Caged] [Broken Nose] [Intro] [“Run!”] [Magical Healing] [Hypothermia] [Cauterization] [Bitten] [Self-Induced Injuries to Escape] [Exotic Illness] [Wound Reveal] [Cave In] [Running Out of Air] [Stress Positions] [Magical Exhaustion] [The Sorcerers] [Caught in a Storm] [“You’re safe now”]

The Blair series (feat. Law): [Intro] [Miracle Worker] [Hanging] [Carrying] [Trail of Blood] [Lost] [Earthquake] [Barbed Wire] [(Blind) Rage] [“Please don’t move!”] [Hiding] [Ghosts] [Treading Water] [Bedside Vigil] [Cornered] [Duct Tape] [Self-Done First Aid] [Shaking Hands] [Made to Watch] [Experiment (Law)]

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Blind Stars of Fortune

read it on AO3 at https://ift.tt/cXRNav0 by heyshalina Sam rubs at the palm of his hand with his thumb, an old gesture Cas has not seen him perform in a long time. “It’s not that I don’t think Dean won’t get better,” Sam says lowly. “I just…if we can’t heal him, will the old Dean ever even come back?” Cas doesn’t know how to answer him, because he’s been battling the same thoughts. Behind them, Dean groans uncomfortably and tries to shift; Sam’s hand reaches out instinctively, his fingers lightly touching Dean’s ankle. “I think,” Cas starts, looking at Sam’s bunched up shoulders and Dean’s empty eyes. “That all we did was not in vain. And that I would take any version of the Winchesters than no version at all.” Words: 23306, Chapters: 1/1, Language: English Series: Part 3 of Gallows Pole Fandoms: Supernatural (TV 2005) Rating: Teen And Up Audiences Warnings: Graphic Depictions Of Violence Categories: Gen, M/M Characters: Dean Winchester, Sam Winchester, Castiel (Supernatural), Jack Kline, Michael (Supernatural), Mary Winchester, Bobby Singer (Supernatural), Jody Mills, Charlie Bradbury, Claire Novak, Rowena MacLeod Relationships: Castiel/Dean Winchester, Castiel & Dean Winchester, Castiel & Sam Winchester, Dean Winchester & Sam Winchester, Castiel & Jack Kline Additional Tags: Michael Possessing Dean Winchester, Hurt/Comfort, Hurt Dean Winchester, Aftermath of Torture, Aftermath of Possession, Angst, Recovery, Gen or Pre-Slash, selective/trauma induced mutism, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder - PTSD, Post-Episode: s14e09 The Spear (Supernatural), Hurt Sam Winchester, Hurt Castiel (Supernatural) read it on AO3 at https://ift.tt/cXRNav0