postr/StutterJanuary 23, 2025

Couldn’t say “bye” today

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Couldn’t say “bye” today I usually am able to say simple words really fluently, but I just moved in with a new roommate today and I have been kind of nervous getting to know her because we just met. I usually stutter more around people I just met or when I want to make a good impression. I was leaving for class and tried to say “bye” to her, but my mouth literally did not move at all😭 I ended up just stuttering out “ok s-s-see you later”. But like that’s never really happened to me were im not able to say a simple one syllable word. Just wanted to vent a little about this.

Themes

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience

Subthemes

Anticipating StutteringFeared Words & NamesAvoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social Judgment

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anticipationperceived_judgmentsocial_pressure