postr/StutterApril 1, 2024

I don't know what to do

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I don't know what to do Hey all, I've never posted here but at this point I just feel like a bother trying to explain it to those close to me. Maybe you all can understand. When I stutter, words get locked in my throat it feels like. So when I get stuck, and try to push the word out, my head shakes and my mouth is gaping open but no sound is coming out. I feel so bad about myself because of it. I've let it hold me back in life and it's extremely hard to meet new people. I don't even know how I could talk to a stranger in real life. I find it difficult to speak to others at my job, and Im a bigger guy with resting asshole face so I feel like they all don't like me or avoid me. I'm stuck and after 31 years I have a pretty good control over it, but some days are much worse than others. I don't know what solution I'm looking for. Maybe I just wanted to complain to someone who gets it.

Themes

Speech & StutteringEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships

Subthemes

Blocks & StoppagesShame & EmbarrassmentAnxiety & Social JudgmentFriendships & Belonging

Codes (2)

intimidation_authorityrepeating_oneself