commentr/StutterJanuary 27, 2021

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Hi... I reckon that it is actually a lot more *frustrating* for you to actually "**express**" yourself as a stutterer, **especially** while you're wearing a mask, bc people don't ***see*** your mouth, they can't really figure out on their own what is it that you're trying to convey... But then, I suppose it is a lot **less** *embarrassing* since people don't really have look at your "awkward face" (when you're struggling real hard to just gasp that damned sentence out) ​ ​ Look, I can only speak for myself, but when I stutter profusely, the severity of my stutter is actually heightened when I see the other guy just gazing right at my mouth, and it's very obvious that they're just trying to ***help*** me finish my sentence, although not realising that it's only making my stutter much worse.... Now, while I don't know anything about you or your current circumstances, I know of a postulate that states, *you dramatically suppress your stutter when you're relaxed, and, not really conscious about yourself...* I do realise that it is much easier said than done, but believe me, wearing a mask really helps a lot. Yes, you will have a lot of trouble trying to "**convey**" your messages initially, but you can get ***pretty comfortable, fairly quickly*** *.* And, that's it. Once you get comfortable with just speaking like you don't have a goddamn worry in this world, your stutter will reduce drastically. Just keep at it man, it's a tough world, but I guess, stutterers are tougher...

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Speech & StutteringIdentity & DisabilityCoping & Advocacy

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Physical TensionAuthenticity vs. MaskingMindfulness & Breathing

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