> Is there any trick I can use to stop this speech Deficit, I'm really desperate for a solution? Unfortunately the "tricks" (tapping, word substutions, interjections, etc) lead to learned secondary behaviors and make the stutter that more complex. In my opinion it's a catch 22. With the right therapy, it can certainly be more effective, but the effectiveness depends on your attitude towards stuttering. I had intensive therapy around your age and it really didnt stick because I still had so much fear and anxiety and I never came to terms with it. You may be scratching your head right now..."is he saying you can be more fluent with therapy, but you have to be more accepting and less fearful of stuttering moments?...hey that doesnt make sense! I want to get rid of it, why should I accept it?" Those were my thoughts at your age anyway lol. You'll find your path. Dont give up, be positive and immerse yourself in the stuttering community.