postr/StutterJanuary 1, 2024

Success story

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Success story This won’t be an option for everyone *** but I’ve been working on my speech for 15 years now. I have made huge improvements but I still struggle daily. I have ended up with such severe jaw tension from holding stress in my face, definitely regarding speaking, that i have broken some bottom teeth. I got TMJ Botox last week, and I mentioned I have a speech issue as well, so he added (with no extra charge because he had so much sympathy for me) some down my neck as well. All I can say is wow. I didn’t speak for the next day because I was lounging at home, but the day after when I needed to speak, it felt so much easier. I spoke at the gas station and I caught myself off guard because my tone even sounded different. Very clear. I definitely think this still needs to be combined with breathing techniques, but I actually feel like I have somewhat of a hold on this in a long time. Feeling very grateful and wish this feeling for everyone to find what helps them :)

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Coping & AdvocacyEmotional ExperienceSpeech & Stuttering

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Fluency TechniquesHope & MotivationPhysical Tension