postr/StutterMarch 23, 2021

Does Anyone Else Avoid Eye Contact To Help Stutter

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Does Anyone Else Avoid Eye Contact To Help Stutter I've noticed that a lot of times when I'm on video calls I'll close my eyes or look away when I'm talking. I'm pretty sure I do similar things in person, but definitely more aware of it when online. It definitely helps with my stutter as it allows me to block things out and focus on getting my words out. No one has ever made any comments to be me about it, but I'm my own biggest critique and feel rude when I do it. I'm just curious if anyone is similar in this regards.

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Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience

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Hiding & ConcealmentAnxiety & Social Judgment

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