postr/StutterApril 15, 2025
The fact that I don't stutter when I'm alone really makes it seem like I have two different brains.
Content
The fact that I don't stutter when I'm alone really makes it seem like I have two different brains. I often have the habit of thinking aloud when I'm alone because I find it pleasant, and it makes me feel like I'm conversing with myself. But when I think aloud, I almost never stutter, whereas with others, my speech is as fluid as a rusty faucet. I know there are many neural and psychological causes behind this phenomenon, but I'm always amazed/surprised by this fact; it's as if I have two "me" or two brains that I can't control. I almost forget that I stutter and ever stuttered during these times, even though my conversations remind me of it the hard way.
Themes
Causes & VariabilitySpeech & StutteringAnticipation & Avoidance
Subthemes
Situational VariabilityBlocks & StoppagesOverthinking & Monitoring
Codes (1)
private_speech