postr/StutterMay 28, 2024

Stuttering took a very bad mental toll on me.

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Stuttering took a very bad mental toll on me. Depression, social phobia, avoidant personality disorder. I'm 28 and I've been suffering from this since I was 15. I've been in therapy but it hasn't helped me in any way. I'm currently working but it's only a matter of time before I mess something up because I'm constantly anxious and overthinking. I also think people have had enough of me stalling. I can't even see myself. I just can't imagine living like this for the next 40 years. Yes, I have those thoughts a lot. I'm thinking about applying for a disability pension. This really isn't life. I know a lot of you can relate. God bless you.

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Emotional Experience

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Anxiety & Social JudgmentSadness & HopelessnessHelplessness & Agency

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intimidation_authorityrepeating_oneself