postr/StutterApril 28, 2024

I think I have been misdiagnosed

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I think I have been misdiagnosed I have been diagnosed on the autism spectrum but I don't agree. The reason is because I have a hard time socializing because of my stutter, because of the fear of being judged, that's why. I would love to be able to socialize and not have this barrier, since I get blocked when being with people but because of anxiety and fear of stuttering. I have developed depression and anxiety because of it and I know that if I weren't a stutterer I would eat the world. It is disabling to see how you want to say something, what you think and not be able to because of that and for people to think that you have some type of autism, I refuse, i know how i am internally.

Themes

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships

Subthemes

Avoidance & SubstitutionOverthinking & MonitoringAnxiety & Social JudgmentQuality of Life

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emotional_stateperceived_judgment