postr/StutterMay 20, 2025

Hesitation/Stutter when answering phone/radio

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Hesitation/Stutter when answering phone/radio Hi all! I used to have a pretty bad stutter as a kid that cleared up for the most part as I got older. I haven't had issues in many many years, but recently I've been struggling with some anxiety that has brought on some very annoying and inconvenient ticks back. My current job I have to answer phones and the radio (Police/Fire dispatcher) and I'm having a hard time speaking when I initially answer. Ones I get a word out, I'm fine and can speak clearly, it's just the initial talking that gets me tied up. Like the knowing I'm on a time crunch to speak causes me to struggle. Anyone have any tips on what I can do that can help? Thanks in advance for any advice.

Themes

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience

Subthemes

Anticipating StutteringAvoidance & SubstitutionStress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social Judgment

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telephone_videoemotional_statetime_pressure