postr/StutterApril 20, 2021

How to deal with speech blocks?

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Content

How to deal with speech blocks? Most of the times i speak fluently. But in situations where i am expected to say something specific like my own name i block. This happens mostly during social situations and sometimes in casual environment too. What steps can i take to deal with my blocks.

Themes

Anticipation & Avoidance

Subthemes

Anticipating StutteringFeared Words & NamesAvoidance & Substitution

Codes (2)

saying_name_introductionsocial_pressure