commentr/StutterMarch 21, 2025

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Yes, but because I didn't stutter he might have blown me off. He did prescribe a very common antidepressant that made things worse. My stutter is situational. I stutter badly when trying to explain anything. ‘Childhood abuse trauma’ I'm even 100% fluent on the phone. My random stutter is debilitating because people think I'm fluent until I stutter and then look at it with pity and horror. I need to disclose my stutter so it doesn't surprise people. I wish that Dr. Maguire had an answer for me.

Themes

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships

Subthemes

Anticipating StutteringAvoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentStress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social JudgmentDisclosure & Telling Others