postr/StutterOctober 1, 2024

Hurting Jaw

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Hurting Jaw Hi, I tend to tense my mouth when I talk, I've done this for many years, and it's really hard for me to not do it. I get headaches from it, and my whole jam feels sore. I am feeling helpless, been like this for many years. I tried botox to weaken my jaw muscles, but it has not been helping at all. I get so tired of talking, it's been making me super depressed and helpless

Themes

Anticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & StutteringEmotional Experience

Subthemes

Overthinking & MonitoringPhysical TensionShame & EmbarrassmentFrustration & Anger