commentr/StutterOctober 23, 2025

Content

I don’t disagree with the idea that stuttering is influenced by your mental state. I wouldn’t say “stuttering is caused by anxiety”, but we mostly stutter in the presence of others. A lot of us are fluent when we’re alone, but the stuttering activates once we know someone else is listening to us.

Themes

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience

Subthemes

Overthinking & MonitoringStress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social Judgment