postr/StutterJanuary 20, 2020

I can’t say my name.

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I can’t say my name. Im 29, been stuttering since im 8. I work for a big company and we’re always in meetings. I can talk just fine cause i developped a good technique, but when we have to introduce ourselves, i can’t talk anymore. I physically cannot pronounce my name. They all look at me like im some sort of morron who forgot his name. It takes me about 15 seconds to say my freaking name!... Needless to say, im extremely scared when i get new meetings with new faces cause now i know i will have to introduce myself again.

Themes

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience

Subthemes

Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & SubstitutionOverthinking & MonitoringShame & EmbarrassmentAnxiety & Social Judgment

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