commentr/StutterSeptember 16, 2024

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If you know want you want to say, have a weird tension in your core, and no words come out, You are describing a classic unwanted valsalva maneuver, which is happening because of fear. It’s very likely no repetitions will be present. You are likely word-switching, and may not have other appropriate options.

Themes

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilitySpeech & Stuttering

Subthemes

Avoidance & SubstitutionStress & Fight/FlightBlocks & Stoppages