postr/StutterMarch 6, 2025

Overcoming shyness: how an app kinda helped me

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Overcoming shyness: how an app kinda helped me Hey everyone! I’m a stutterer, and due to my stuttering, I’ve become quite “shy.” I want to talk to people, but I’m not confident enough to do it. I’m always afraid they’ll think I’m weird or something. A few days ago, I downloaded the app Walkie Talkie to build up the courage to talk to people, and I think it actually helped me regain some confidence. Some people on there are weird as hell, and some make fun of you, but because of the anonymity, it’s not as insulting—I just switch to another frequency. I just wanted to share this because maybe some of you (who also struggle with what I’d call “shame”) might want to try it too!

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Emotional ExperienceAnticipation & Avoidance

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Shame & EmbarrassmentAnxiety & Social JudgmentHiding & Concealment