postr/StutterJuly 23, 2025

Anyone else notice their stutter gets worse when they're stressed?

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Anyone else notice their stutter gets worse when they're stressed? I've been thinking a lot lately about how stress and stuttering seem to feed off each other. For me, even low-level anxiety can make my speech feel totally out of control. I recently listened to a podcast episode that had some really practical tips on managing stress *before* it spirals into a tough speech day. Thought it might help others too — here’s the link if you’re interested: [https://stutterconnect.substack.com/p/how-to-manage-stress-so-your-stutter](https://stutterconnect.substack.com/p/how-to-manage-stress-so-your-stutter) Curious how others here deal with this. Do you notice a pattern between stress and your stutter?

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Causes & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceCommunity & Support

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Stress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social JudgmentResearch & Resources