postr/StutterFebruary 26, 2020

stutter becoming worse

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stutter becoming worse I'm a freshman in college and I stutter. Let me give a brief background of my stuttering. When I was a kid, my parents knew I stutter but never really cared nor sought medical help at the time. Entering grade school was normal. I had few stutters here and there. But, everything changed when I entered middle school. It became worse. I couldn't speak properly nor recite due to the fact that I stutter. And as years go by til now, I am finding a way to somehow control it. Currently, I can control my stutter when I am talking to friends, and only a few knew I stutter. But, talking to strangers, a big problem. Sometimes I'd just write on a piece of paper what I'd like to say or have it in a photo. I find it hard to initiate conversations and socialize due to this condition. That's why I've been introverted most of the time or what you may call a loner at times. Do y'all have any sort of way to cope up or control stuttering? I mean, I just want to have a normal life and become who I was back then.

Themes

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceIdentity & DisabilitySchool & Work

Subthemes

Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentAnxiety & Social JudgmentIdentity & Self-PerceptionEmployment & Career

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