commentr/StutterNovember 17, 2020

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I can’t give you any definitive advice because I struggle with the exact same thing. All I can tell you is that you’re not alone. I’ve been doing speech therapy recently and I’ve been able to say my name fluently a few times in the last couple weeks. I take a diaphragmatic breath, then minimize pressure in my mouth before saying “David.” But it took weeks of therapy and this is just what worked for me. You’ve faced a lot. Stat strong.

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Coping & AdvocacyAnticipation & AvoidanceTherapy & Professional

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Fluency TechniquesFeared Words & NamesSeeking Therapy

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