Yeah, this is what really gets to me about stuttering. It's not just tripping over words... I can lose my train of thought if I block badly enough, and it makes it nearly impossible to think while speaking. It's so much deeper than just a speech disorder and it's the mental affects that really prevent me from perceiving stuttering in a neutral light. I am a little optimistic towards some of the medications that are on the horizon... there's a podcast with Dr. Gerald McGuire (who stutters himself) who gives a run-down of what's currently available and what's showing promise. I'll be seeing my psychiatrist tomorrow to talk to him about this.