Why am I mute around my family?

Selective mutism is a severe anxiety disorder where a person is unable to speak in certain social situations, such as with classmates at school or to relatives they do not see very often. It usually starts during childhood and, if left untreated, can persist into adulthood.

Why is my daughter so shy?

Shy behaviour is normal in babies and children. For example, a baby might cling to her parents, cry in social situations, or physically try to avoid social interaction by hiding her head, moving or turning away, or shutting her eyes. A preschooler might not want to talk when unfamiliar people speak to him.

Why am I so shy around other people?

Figuring out why you are shy in the first place or why your shyness has increased can be difficult because everyone falls somewhere on the shy/outgoing spectrum. If your shyness causes you distress, you can see a doctor to rule out any medical reasons for your shyness or anxiety around other people.

Why am I scared of being around my family?

It’s a way of getting a feeling of independence. In psychology, this process is called individuation, and it’s actually a healthy thing to do.) So you may be nervous and feel less confident around your family or relatives because you’re afraid of losing control.

Why do some people become shy when they change schools?

A confident kid switches schools and they suddenly find themselves in a new environment without any of their old friends. Suddenly they feel needy to make people like them so they can make some new friends. This leads to shyness that sometimes sticks into adulthood.

Why do I feel nervous around my family?

So you may be nervous and feel less confident around your family or relatives because you’re afraid of losing control. You want to remain the one in charge of your life, and it’s harder to do that when you’re around people who have been able to control you in the past. (And who may feel like they deserve to continue controlling you now.)

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