commentr/StutterJuly 22, 2021

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My stutter caused me a great deal of social anxiety as a kid a teenager. I overcame it by accepting it and telling myself that I don't owe anyone fluency. Took a lot of work and putting myself in positions where I was forced to speak but it really helped. Sure some people still get the annoyed look on their face when I can't complete a sentence in time or they finish my words but in the grand scheme of things it's not a huge deal to me anymore. I just go about my day and repeat that I don't owe anyone fluency. Life is good now.

Themes

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability

Subthemes

Avoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social JudgmentHope & MotivationAcceptance & Pride