commentr/StutterNovember 3, 2020

Content

Holy sh!t - pretending like I forgot a word is half my life! During that pause I’m frantically scouring my mind for synonyms of the word I’m blocking on, while the blood rushes to my face and I realize I’m holding my breath and tense.

Themes

Anticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & Stuttering

Subthemes

Avoidance & SubstitutionPhysical TensionOverthinking & Monitoring