postr/StutterAugust 27, 2025

Stuttered Horribly Today

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Stuttered Horribly Today Hello everyone! Just wanted to reassure everyone that these things happen. I was introducing myself today in front of a class, and I stuttered so hard on my name. It felt very embarrassing to me, and I started tearing up and couldn’t pay attention to what the teacher was saying. I was frozen in place for the next 20 min. I slowly started loosening up and went along my day. I am someone who blocks up on certain words. I have found some tricks that help, but I am still in the thick of it (obviously). I’m in a very intense medical program, and the stress of this and my program is really getting to me. I have to choose one not to care about, and I’m choosing my stutter and anxiety. it’s been really hard recently, and I guess I just wanted to make this post to let everyone know that this is part of the process. And also to maybe get some advice or support because I need it today! Thank you

Themes

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience

Subthemes

Anticipating StutteringFeared Words & NamesHiding & ConcealmentAnxiety & Social JudgmentHope & Motivation

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