I think I want to stop talking for a little bit, maybe a few days. Is this a bad idea? I feel like my life style can support a few days. Has anyone else tried this?
You can stop talking for as long as you like. That does not make you a non-verbal autistic and should not be described as “going non-verbal”.
A non-verbal autistic cannot talk. Important distinction.
It is akin to saying you closed your eyes for a few days to “go blind”
- but please, do you and enjoy life. Just be careful how you choose to use loaded labels
Has anyone else tried this?
Many have. But they usually don’t plan it out first, lol.
I became non-verbal a few months ago. It’s extremely alienating, like I thought conversation was difficult before but now it’s just assumed to be frustrating. It’s dramatically altered my employability, I don’t enjoy spending time with my friends anymore, and people on the street just assume I’m being rude to them. Even people who know can be difficult too - I had a fight with my wife about it this morning. It certainly hasn’t been good for my social anxiety.
You do you. But as someone who can’t speak: if I could speak I wouldn’t consider this for a second.
Look up vipassana. This is a Buddhist practise and offered in structured meditation retreats around the world, & where choosing not to speak is not only viewed positively, it is required by all participants, and may give you some insight into the human condition. I have always wanted to attend one but life hasn’t given me the opportunity to do so yet.
If you don’t want to speak to people you could always become a monk. Some of them live in monasteries that do not allow to speak.
Have you tried learning sign language ?
it has helped me to communicate when i feel like talking depletes me
i mean basics like yes/no, thanks, some verbs (want, sleep, eat, drink)
