postr/StutterOctober 31, 2025

Driving with a stutter?

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Driving with a stutter? I was taking driving licence lessons, and I noticed that when I talked to the instructor and I stuttered - my mind kind of blanked and I found myself slightly out of my lane. It was like my brain fully concentrated on my speech ignoring everything else. It's the first time my stutter has become a potential hazard for others and not just for me. Thinking that my stutter could cause the loss of someones life like that is so scary and concerning... After it happened once it didnt happen again tho, but I dont know if i wanna risk finding out if its a reoccuring thing in the wrong moment. I dont know if i wanna drive like this. Has anyone else had an experience like this? This seems to be pretty solid proof that the cause of my stutter is a hyperfocus on speech. I'm not sure what to do with this information but its good to know I guess...

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Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships

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Overthinking & MonitoringStress & Fight/FlightHelplessness & AgencyQuality of Life