postr/StutterMay 10, 2024

Stop considering whether people like u and start considering whether u like them. Message to Stutters.

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Stop considering whether people like u and start considering whether u like them. Message to Stutters. Facts. I used to stutter so much when meeting someone new, always trying to impress them deep down and worrying about what they thought of me. This worsened my stutter and at first I didn't know this was one of the reasons my stutter would feel like a choking snake around my neck. What really helped was shifting my focus. Instead of constantly thinking "What do you think of me?", I started considering "What do I think of you?" This change in mindset empowered me and tremendously improved my stuttering. Rather than feeling low or trying to please others, prioritize your own perspective and confidence. -sincerely, internet guy TL;DR: Shifting focus from worrying about what others think of you to considering what you think of them can empower you and improve speech difficulties like stuttering. Focus on your own perspective and confidence. You yourself should feel that.

Themes

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience

Subthemes

Overthinking & MonitoringMindset shiftAnxiety & Social Judgment