Not giving a flip about the opinions of what I call "the folks in the peanut gallery" was my eventual conclusion after so many years of stuttering, isolation, and resulting social and general anxiety. It really is true when I say what other people think of you is none of your f'ing business if the have no direct control of your grades, paycheck, or freedom. People, basic folks especially, enjoy being hurtful and cruel. Truth be told, I have personally found people who stutter to have higher than average intelligence, more empathy, and a better than average command of the english language. Self care, relaxation techniques, proper sleep, and a total don't give a f attitude towards the opinions of small mind people helps along with education and practice. The key is to not let the stutter define you and address the causes of anxiety and even meditation isn't a bad idea. I stuttered heavily for most of my pre-adult life and I still stammer and botch my words from time to time. I find thoughtful pauses to be helpful and it gives me time to pick an alternative word that's willing to make the journey from my brain to my mouth. I understand how easily frustration can lead to negative self-talk and even self-hatred. Do not let the verbal-normaltive a-holes get to you. It gets better and, even if it doesn't, just own it and make it part of your charm like my likeable brother did while having a very successful career as an both engineering and eventually sales in the oilfield services industry. We can't force the process any more than we can force out an apparently stuck that refuses to come out. You have to calmly and almost passively allow it to happen by by focusing on the anxiety and emotions first. I'm 61, and most people don't even know I stutter, unless they have seen me upset. Don't allow this condition to define you. A good attitude is the single best weapon in this fight. Hang in there guys. 👍