postr/StutterAugust 3, 2025

I’m struggling silently and don’t know where else to turn. I just need someone to talk to.

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I’m struggling silently and don’t know where else to turn. I just need someone to talk to. Right now, I’m under a lot of mental pressure. I’m trying really hard to get a job, but I have a stammering problem and it makes me doubt whether any interviewer will accept me. I overthink my future a lot, and it’s really affecting my sleep and peace of mind. At the same time, my girlfriend is also suffering emotionally. Because of my current situation, she’s losing hope in our future together — and I feel like I’m the reason for her pain. I want to be strong for her, but I’m struggling to be strong even for myself. I come from a single-parent household. My mom is doing her best and worries a lot about my future. My brother often scolds me or looks down on me, and I feel like I’m letting everyone down. Relatives constantly question me about my career, which just adds to the stress. Honestly, I feel broken mentally. I’m trying to hold everything together, but it’s getting harder. If anyone out there has been in a similar place — especially with stammering, career pressure, or family expectations — I would really appreciate your advice or even just someone to talk to.

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Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work

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Avoidance & SubstitutionStress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social JudgmentHelplessness & AgencyEmployment & Career