postr/StutterAugust 17, 2023

Stuttering and social anxiety

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Stuttering and social anxiety Are you struggling with social anxiety? I would love to hear your experience on this. How does it influence your stuttering and/or vice versa? ​ I've been stuttering for as long as I can remember and I have strong social anxiety – if not even some kind of avoidant personality, not quite sure yet. I am convinced my stuttering has fueled my social anyiety in my childhood due to bullying, missing respect and so on. Stuttering and social anxiety kind of play hand in hand for me which makes it difficult to get rid of one and makes it easier to spiral down anxiety/panic. – tldr very bad combination. Are you struggling with social anxiety? Were there specific events what pushed you into social anxiety? [View Poll](https://www.reddit.com/poll/15tksfs)

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Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability

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Anxiety & Social JudgmentIdentity & Self-PerceptionStigma & Bullying