commentr/StutterMarch 26, 2023

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Not OP, but when I was not aware of my own facial secondary behaviors, one time I tried maintaining eye contact through blocks and someone was so freaked out that they went no contact with me. I'm guessing it was silent grimacing or frowning, now that I know my secondary behaviors. Avoiding eye contact has its own problems. Now I just disclose that I stutter as soon as possible so that I can explain my secondary behaviors to people.

Themes

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & RelationshipsSpeech & Stuttering

Subthemes

Hiding & ConcealmentDisclosure & Telling OthersPhysical Tension