postr/StutterSeptember 9, 2025

Having to introduce myself is ruining my life.

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Having to introduce myself is ruining my life. I have a work meeting on Saturday where I will have to introduce myself in front of about 60+ people. That being said, I have done this about 3 times since I have been at this company. I’ve never stuttered and have always been proud of myself. I still feel soul crushing anxiety and dread about it, because I’ve had issues with introductions in the past. I had problems with my name mainly in middle and high school. How do I get past this? How can I accept that I might stutter, but I might not? I feel as if everyone will be supportive either way, but I couldn’t forgive myself if I stutter on my name at my job.

Themes

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience

Subthemes

Anticipating StutteringFeared Words & NamesShame & EmbarrassmentAnxiety & Social Judgment

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