commentr/StutterOctober 18, 2025

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I definitely stuttered less with a mask. I felt more confident in my speech for some reason. Maybe because a mask makes it more difficult to hear so you're sort of forced to focus on making your speech sound clearer. I also just felt less self-conscious because people couldn't visibly see me slurring/stumbling over my words. I'm not 100% sure why but I genuinely often wish people still wore them :(

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Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience

Subthemes

Hiding & ConcealmentAnxiety & Social Judgment