postr/StutterOctober 7, 2023

From stuttering badly as a kid, to it being non-existent going into college, to now me freezing up and it being my worst ever.. I feel so defeated

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From stuttering badly as a kid, to it being non-existent going into college, to now me freezing up and it being my worst ever.. I feel so defeated Hello, I feel so damn defeated and helpless it's unreal. I grew up stuttering, probably was at its worse in 7th grade to where I couldn't even get a word out. Fast forward to the end of high school and my first few months of college when I was 18 and it was essentially completely gone, and I mean completely gone. I ended up dropping out and building a business that has worked great, especially because I do the technical work and my friend does the social side. Anyway, I decided I wanted to go to Law School so I went back to college a year ago. Last November I had to give a 3 minute presentation that turned into a 35 minute presentation. I don't know what happened but ever since then, my speech has been at its worst. Today I had to go to the eye doctor and between them asking me for my name, my birthday, and to read letters on the screen, I couldn't even make a sound. I stood there in silence. And then I answer all your questions fine without incidence. I don't know what's going on with me but it's horrible. One minute I can be fine, the next I can't even get a single word out, especially when talking to strangers. I feel so helpless and I have no idea what to do.

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Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience

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Hiding & ConcealmentSeverity & FluctuationAnxiety & Social JudgmentHelplessness & Agency

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