postr/StutterNovember 25, 2025

Does anyone who stutter where a mask as a way to distance people?

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Does anyone who stutter where a mask as a way to distance people? Before the pandemic where wearing a mask become common, my fiancé would wear a mask because in addition to her stutter she unfortunately has severe asthma and wearing a mask prevents her from inhaling pollen, spores or any kind of fumes that can inflame her lungs. Also, my fiancé would wear a mask as a way for people to be distance from her because of her stutter. Although her speech can be fluent, her stutter can be severe (she would twitch her mouth, stick her tongue out when stuck and can spit) which makes her self-conscious and wearing a mask prevent people from engaging with her. Does anyone else who stutter wear a mask for such reason or similar reason?

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Anticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & Stuttering

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Hiding & ConcealmentPhysical Tension