Why does not speaking to people cause extreme physical symptoms?

[lovelyautumtrees]

I’ve been severely bullied when I was younger and decided to stop speaking much altogether. People started labeling me as the “quiet girl.” For some reason I’ve developed awkward and stiff body movements. Many people have said I look extremely nervous and tense. What’s going on here?

[boggboss]

Like any skill if u don't practice it you lose the ability

[lovelyautumtrees]

I understand that not speaking to people can cause me to stay quiet out of fear, but I just don’t understand how it can cause all these physical symptoms.

[boggboss]

Because body language is part of communication

[lovelyautumtrees]

What’s the best way to get rid of this starting now?

[boggboss]

By practicing talking to people

[crmoore]

I think it's just nervousness, anxiety, and a lack of social experience. I'm really sorry to hear that people have bullied you, though.