postr/StutterJuly 4, 2023

Stuttering upsets me more than it probably upsets other people. It makes me want to avoid socializing, got any tips?

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Stuttering upsets me more than it probably upsets other people. It makes me want to avoid socializing, got any tips? I just absolutely HATE that I can't say what I want to others and I feel like half the time I'm bothering people anyway. I also just hate speaking in general because of how anxiety inducing it is. But if I'm asking for something or need help I am completely fine and expect the other person to wait since they owe me their time. That's the big problem for me, it's that if people don't owe me their time or I need it. Then I feel like it's unnecessary and bothersome to go socialize. I really believe that exposure therapy would hurt me more than help me since IM the one so bothered by it. I know it's not my fault but it is my fault for putting myself in a social situation. Any thoughts? (Sorry for my terrible grammar I am trying to get better.)

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Emotional ExperienceSocial & RelationshipsCoping & Advocacy

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Frustration & AngerAnxiety & Social JudgmentFriendships & BelongingVoluntary Stuttering & Exposure