commentr/StutterAugust 24, 2017

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I love your attitude! Wish I thought this way when I was in college. Like most people with a stutter, I struggle very much with my name when introducing myself to someone, or to a group. I remember during one of my classes in college, my group had to give a presentation to the class. One of the requirements was that each member had to introduce themselves, first AND last name. My first name is Jeff, but I said it like J-J-J-J-J-Jeff. It felt like I was up there for a half an hour, unable to get my name out (when in reality it was only a few seconds). It was honestly one of the most embarrassing moments of my life. My stutter is barely noticeable when I'm interacting with friends, family and colleagues, but the anxiety makes it 10000x worse. Its all about putting things in perspective and realizing that its really not that big of a deal. I believe that most people are kind and will look past it, and I'm very lucky to have found those people in my life. I wish you luck!

Themes

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience

Subthemes

Anticipating StutteringFeared Words & NamesAvoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social Judgment

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saying_name_introduction