commentr/StutterJuly 24, 2024

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So i would say i have a noticeable but mild stutter. Meaning i can have fluent or “normal” conversations however i do get stuck at some words and may end up looking awkward , but overall nothing too severe or strong enough to avoid any type of interaction constantly Ive never been bullied, and i can probably count with my fingers the amount of times someone made fun of me for it. I consider that a blessing. I dont know if its bc i try to be a nice and accesible person, but never found it a problem in school/social interactions. My problem starts with myself. I get anxious a lot because of my speech impediment. I get in my head and anticipate a fuck up before a fuck up happens. Thats my biggest problem. When im at my worst i do try to avoid certain interactions, specially formal ones. Also ive had low self esteem issues because of it. Im my own worst enemy. Im working on it everyday and i feel more confident as time passes on but it can definitely become a hassle if you let it get to you instead of working in confidence and self esteem. The biggest negative effect i’ve noticed is that some people do kind of underestimate me or think im not mature enough to do certain stuff. Im 23, not too young but also not 30something-year-old-knowledgeable adult, so combined with my baby face, i do notice some adults looking past me when it comes to assigning certain chores or errands at work, family stuff, etc. At least this is from my personal experience

Themes

Causes & VariabilityAnticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience

Subthemes

Severity & FluctuationOverthinking & MonitoringAnxiety & Social Judgment

Codes (2)

socializing_group_sizeperceived_judgment