postr/StutterAugust 20, 2024

Acknowledged my stutter

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Acknowledged my stutter I just came from the hospital and my PCP ordered blood work. As usual they ask for your name and birth date. I blocked on the year and the phlebotomist commented "No worries. I sometimes stutter on certain sounds too" I understand she was trying to be kind and put me at ease but it made me feel even more self conscious and embarrassed. Anyone have a similar experience?

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Emotional ExperienceSocial & RelationshipsAnticipation & Avoidance

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Shame & EmbarrassmentListener ReactionsFeared Words & Names

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