I've started to you filler words to get sentence started

I've started to you filler words to get sentence started I've been stuttering for as long as I remember. It has been something I've accepted yet tried to reduce where I can. I've noticed I've been using filler words (like urm or err) to get some sentences started. When I notice myself doing it, I catch myself and repeat the sentence. In a way to teach myself not to do that. (In general, I start okay on the second time) At the moment, I think its now more habit than the stutter itself. Has anyone had any experience of this? And ways they handled it? Happy holidays:)