Engaging in self-harm indicates that you don’t yet face the internal ability to “just do it”, as many are suggesting. 1. Make eye contact when talking. Hold it. (Worst outcome is the person taking your order thinks you are very high.) 2. Try saying “I have a speech disorder. Please be patient”. (Hold regular eye contact) 3. Start talking s l o w l y (hold eye contact) 4. Maybe someone you meet has a similar problem - and hearing you could be majorly helpful.