postr/StutterApril 13, 2019

Stammering/Stuttering has ruined my life

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Stammering/Stuttering has ruined my life This is more of a rant than anything but it sucks. I’m 24 nearly 25 only ever had minimum wage low paid jobs and just feel like my stutter’s held me back massively, have no confidence in myself or my abilities I just think any employer sees my inability to speak fluently and is automatically put off by it. Had speech therapy for years but haven’t found any success. Sometimes I get tired of it and my depression sores but I know that’s not the answer to my problems. I just want to know how does everyone else deal with it and the negative people you encounter regarding your speech? Also what job do you do if you don’t mind me asking because I feel my stutter has hindered any progression in my life in that regards. Thanks.

Themes

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience

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Hiding & ConcealmentOverthinking & MonitoringTrauma & PsychologicalShame & EmbarrassmentFrustration & AngerAnxiety & Social Judgment