postr/StutterAugust 14, 2019

Should I kill myself because I stutter?

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Should I kill myself because I stutter? I’ve been stuttering since I was 11. I’m 23 now but I feel like I missed out on so much because of it. I had a hard time talking to girls, people would laugh at me throughout school, I got unwanted pity, and I embarrassed myself during presentations. I remember one particular moment in theater class when the teacher made me present a speech again, and I stuttered in front of all my peers and my crush, which I’m sure killed any attraction. I’m tired of hearing that I need to be “more confident” and that I need to accept my stutter. How can I live with something that’s caused so much damage to my social life?! I look at people my age and they seem to be doing great things, whereas I’m held back. I don’t want to watch others find success and happiness while I’m stuck on the sidelines, so why bother continue to live if it won’t go away?

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Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience

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Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentStress & Fight/FlightPropositionality & WeightFrustration & Anger