>I can't get my words out so I change the word into something else That's a common avoidance/dodging tactic, yeah. It's not a sure shot, though, since you might end up stuttering on the word you're changing to, but sure, it'll do the trick sometimes. It feels better to get the correct word out though, if you ask me. You can get a job even if you stutter. Take me, as an example: I stuttered like nuts at my interviews, but I still got the job (this is meant as an example, and not an anecdote for anyone to rely on). Does anyone at school know you stutter? Do you share these things with family or friends? Stutter tends to vary such that it'll depend on which situation you're how severe it can get. Pretending to talk on your own rarely is an issue (unless you manage to convince yourself you're actually talking to someone). I say "pretend", because it's not the same as actually talking to people. You'll likely find that singing and e.g. playing a role won't come with a stutter either. There are ways to help manage your stutter. Did anyone ever mention speech therapy to you? We typically don't talk about "cures" with regards to stutter. Some people might find something that works for them, but there's no single guaranteed method as of yet (research is still being done on what exactly stutter is and how it works).