postr/StutterMay 27, 2021

I would prefer to be mute

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I would prefer to be mute I know this can sound somewhat controversial or exaggerated but, stuttering can be so exhausting, putting aside all the anxiety problems and that stuff, sometimes i start feeling physically bad due to this shit, my mouth starts hurting, also my lungs. I even have headaches after stuttering a lot while trying to talk properly. Being mute will be the best solution (besides being like a normal FUCKING person obviously). I would not have dark thoughts about how i cant express myself although i know exactly what i want to talk about, because i would have never knew what is talking in the first place, also how it feels. (This can sound very strange lol). Btw sorry if there are errors in words or whatever, english is not my native language.

Themes

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience

Subthemes

Avoidance & SubstitutionOverthinking & MonitoringStress & Fight/FlightShame & EmbarrassmentFrustration & AngerSadness & Hopelessness