postr/StutterJune 9, 2025

Ive developed a stutter, and want it to go away

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Ive developed a stutter, and want it to go away So i answer phones at my job, very repetitive prompt when i answer the phone. "Jefferson City Correctional Center, How can I help you?" Ive worked here since July last year. Ive never had a stutter before in my life. and i can say it perfectly fine off the phone, rings off like a bell. Within the last month or so ive started drawing out my 'J' in Jefferson. I cant help it. Ive tried pronouncing it differently to catch the 'j' sound more than 'sh', however its not helping. Its only when i answer the phone. I dont think it would be due to stress. im actually happier than ive been in years, stopped therapy after having gone for a few months(which is good). So i dont think its stress. Its simply annoying and starting to get embarrassing, i dont know how to fix it, nothing on the internet is helping, and frankly i dont want to pay for speech therapy, surely theres something i can do.

Themes

Anticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & Stuttering

Subthemes

Avoidance & SubstitutionRepetitions & Prolongations

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