What are the symptoms of selective mutism?

Patient's question:

I started from a young age, and I'm the kind of person who finds it very difficult to make choices. For example, if I go shopping by myself, I can procrastinate all day without buying anything, as long as there are comparisons, I don't know which one to choose. Ordering food is the same, I can't make up my mind at all. I want to know what the symptoms of choice paralysis are.

Doctor's answer:

Causing indecisiveness and internal distress. Ultimately, after making a decision, we should constantly ask others how they excel in us. If others' explanations are refuted, it will soften the pain. For example, standing at a crossroads, both paths can reach the destination, but they hesitate when deciding which path to take. Even after walking dozens of meters, it's possible to turn around and take the other path. These are all manifestations of selective barriers.

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