commentr/StutterAugust 4, 2020

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Hey, Im 19 and just out of a full time job. I worked from March - July from my bedroom as a call centre type role. I spent every day sweating, pulling out my hair, almost on the verge of tears at the fact i could make out simple sentences to engineers phoning me up. My depression and anxiety got to the point that i couldnt even say "Hi". Id sit there, not being able to breathe and violently nodding my head until something came out. Ive came to terms now that we cant ever get rid of our stutter, we just need to accept it and be better than it. I refer to it as the 'little demon' in me. Its in me, but its not me. Easier said than done but I try to make it feel smaller than me. You should too. You could try address that youve got a stutter at the start of the interview or any situation in that matter! i know that this is a scary time right now but go outside, walk about. Put on some music and clear your head. Put on a face mask and go into the shops, get used to being around people again. Im starting college in 19 days (not that im counting lol) and im even shaking thinking about it. Things will get better for you, I promise. Keep your chin up and turn up your confidence knob in your brain :) You are not alone

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Identity & DisabilityCauses & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work

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Identity & Self-PerceptionStress & Fight/FlightHope & MotivationEmployment & Career