I am exactly the same!! it's been a source of anxiety for me for years, and like someone else mentioned, I'd go to great lengths to avoid first day of classes introduction stuff, certain restaurants that ask you for your name when you order (Starbucks), etc. I have found that the best way to stop the cycle is to stop worrying about it and dreading it and just accept it -- easier said than done, I know! I don't try to avoid it now, I just let myself stutter on my name and sometimes will explain that I have a stutter and it happens. if people react, that's on them! there's nothing wrong with stuttering!! :~)