postr/StutterApril 13, 2022

I am getting a bit discouraged because of my stutter

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I am getting a bit discouraged because of my stutter This year I (f 22) started university, I am doing a bachelor in nursing. I have always liked the idea of being a nurse and at 21 I finally told myself that I can do it. I am going to start my first placement ever in palliative care in a week. Today I have to go and introduce myself to the team. I have had my stutter for a long time so often I can comunicate without many issues but I HATE having to introduce myself and say my name in front of many people. I always stutter. I have been trying breathing techniques but nothing seems to help. I am so terrified and I am afraid the other healthcare professionals are going to think I am a loser and that I can’t do my job well because of my stutter. I am not sure I can do this

Themes

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceSchool & WorkSocial & Relationships

Subthemes

Feared Words & NamesOverthinking & MonitoringStress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social JudgmentSchool & Academic LifeDisclosure & Telling Others

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