postr/StutterJune 6, 2023

Help me decide whether I should continue using the tools I learned from speech therapy

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Help me decide whether I should continue using the tools I learned from speech therapy I attended a one-year-long speech therapy program where they taught me techniques to improve my fluency. If I consistently apply what I learned, I can speak fluently. Part of the program involves practicing for 15 minutes each morning using a computer program they provided. However, I have noticed that these tools change the way I sound, making my speech slower and somewhat robotic. Another drawback is that it becomes challenging for me to maintain the tools when I feel anxious Should I continue using these tools despite these concerns?

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Coping & AdvocacyAnticipation & Avoidance

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Fluency TechniquesOverthinking & Monitoring