postr/StutterAugust 26, 2023
Ever been pulled over by a cop and they thought you were under the influence because of your speech?
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Ever been pulled over by a cop and they thought you were under the influence because of your speech? This happened to me a couple years ago, I got pulled over, and as you can guess did not speak very well at all. So the officer asked me to step outside my vehicle, had me take a breathalyzer which I blew 0’s and was in the backseat of his car for about 20 mins doing various test and movements with my eyes. Ever since, I have this newfound anxiety when a cop is trailing me or whenever I pass one I’m thinking if they pull me over they’re always gonna think I’m intoxicated because of my natural speech. What do you do in these situations? Anybody have a relatable experience?
Themes
Emotional ExperienceAnticipation & AvoidanceCauses & Variability
Subthemes
Anxiety & Social JudgmentPreparation & RehearsalSeverity & Fluctuation