commentr/StutterMay 24, 2025

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I get what you're saying—getting in a "flow state" can make speech feel easier, and for some, not focusing on the stutter helps. But for others (myself included), accepting and identifying with stuttering actually reduces the pressure. I think this is especially true for covert stutterers. Trying to forget it or push it away can make it feel like something shameful. Embracing it helped me communicate more authentically and with less tension. Also, saying it’s 90% psychological doesn’t really line up with what we know. Stuttering has neurological roots—it’s not just in your head or caused by overthinking. Mindset matters, but it’s not the whole story. Different approaches work for different people.

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Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability

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Mindset shiftIdentity & Self-PerceptionMedicalization / Neurodiversity