I often consciously distract myself - or the person I'm talking to - with lots of gestures when speaking, for example. I feel more comfortable talking when I'm moving, like walking, rather than sitting still. I also avoid constant eye contact; my eyes keep wandering. This takes away a lot of nervousness for me personally and helps me to speak more fluently without stuttering. I also continually work on my vocabulary. I learn new terms so that when in doubt, I can spontaneously exchange words that come more easily to me. I pay close attention to which topics, words or situations trigger my stuttering - they are often emotional triggers. In around 90% of cases, the origin of stuttering lies in unprocessed trauma. That's why I'm dealing intensively with my past. My stuttering began around the age of seven and peaked between the ages of ten and seventeen. Today things have gotten significantly better. I removed certain people from my life, healed old wounds and found inner peace again.