postr/StutterSeptember 8, 2018

About to start my classes in a few hours

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About to start my classes in a few hours Hey, Guys.. So I’m currently waiting for my friend to come pick me up so we can go to our first classes of the year. Problem is that I can feel my heart beating because of how much I’m scared and anxious. I’ve always hated first days either in school or college. Because I know for sure that I’m going to have to Introduce myself and I’m gonna stutter and it’s gonna be so awkward that it would hurt. Not to mention the funny looks or a comment like “Did you forget your name?”. Just writing this makes me more anxious. For 15 years of my studying years, First days are like nightmares to me. I try to be more confident, I swear I do, Every single year I try, But this nightmare is inevitable. I just wanted to express my feelings hoping it would make me feel better. Wish me luck :) Update: Thanks guys for the support and all. It went okay. Although I did stutter but it wasn’t that bad like I was expecting :)

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Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience

Subthemes

Anticipating StutteringFeared Words & NamesAvoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentOverthinking & MonitoringAnxiety & Social Judgment

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