postr/StutterFebruary 21, 2022

Today I went to the opticians…

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Today I went to the opticians… It was awful… I stuttered as soon as I got there on my name which I then had to repeat to the assistant. My anxiety immediately kicked in which made my speech worse when I had to give my details. The eye test was going fine (thanks to the very nice optician who made me feel a lot more relaxed) until the part where you have to say if the red or green side is easier to see. I said red… even though the green side was easier but I struggle with ‘g’ words. Then I picked the first pair of glasses I saw because I just wanted to get out of there. I walked out with my head down, walked straight to the car and sat there for 20 minutes in silence. I wish I could say now that I feel good I at least went and got it over with but I just wish I had never even gone. I have to go back next week to actually pick up my new pair of glasses which I probably won’t even be able to see out of properly. How can I continue to live my life like this…

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Emotional ExperienceAnticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships

Subthemes

Anxiety & Social JudgmentFeared Words & NamesQuality of LifeHelplessness & Agency