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commentr/StutterApr 13, 2016
1 points

When i masturbate i notice the day after that my stuttering is much worse, and when i'm on nofap i hardly stutter. Maybe it has to do with the confidence you get, or the drop in anxiety, but if i can ...

Meds & SubstancesEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Helpful Med OutcomesAnxiety & Social JudgmentIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterApr 11, 2016
1 points

We actually had an in-class discussion about the movie afterward. And of course I stuttered which was a huge embarrassment considering the character....

Emotional Experience
Shame & EmbarrassmentAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterApr 11, 2016
1 points

I remember this movie! We had to watch it in my 8th grade history class and every time the stuttering character came on screen, I was dying of embarrassment since everyone in my class knew I had a stu...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Stigma & BullyingShame & EmbarrassmentAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterApr 11, 2016
3 points

I remember an Adam Sandler movie where the dumbass character had a stutter... I know how you feel, I wouldn't feel bad about it but society is influenced by these things and as a result we suffer....

Identity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Stigma & BullyingAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterApr 11, 2016
1 points

I hate when people say "What, did you forget your own name?!" Once at the airport security they asked my name because I didn't have a license at the time... :{ Needless to say, it was a terrible ex...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Feared Words & NamesShame & EmbarrassmentAnxiety & Social Judgment
postr/StutterApr 10, 2016
5 points

Stutter worsening in other languages?

Stutter worsening in other languages? I've been taking French classes for 3 years. I can pronounce most of my English (first language) without stuttering at all (though I might choose easier words), b...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Feared Words & NamesSeverity & FluctuationAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterApr 10, 2016
1 points

We all have these days. We all know that awful feeling of embarrassment that only other people who stutter will understand. I've been taught in therapy in the past to release all air when you start bl...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional ExperienceCommunity & Support
Fluency TechniquesAnxiety & Social JudgmentValidation & Empathy
postr/StutterApr 9, 2016
9 points

I had such an embarrassing day...

I had such an embarrassing day... Hello, I just recently discovered this sub and I'm posting here because I have a bad stutter problem and today it got so bad I didn't even tell anyone what had happen...

Speech & StutteringEmotional ExperienceAnticipation & Avoidance
Blocks & StoppagesRepetitions & ProlongationsShame & Embarrassment+2 more
commentr/StutterApr 7, 2016
2 points

I'm kinda in the same boat. I am starting grad school, and have always had issues w/ presentations. When I stutter, it's not always consistent. Personally, I don't like to tell anyone about it, becaus...

Emotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Anxiety & Social JudgmentPublic Speaking
commentr/StutterApr 7, 2016
4 points

Stutter worsens if you are nervous. I personally find letting the audience know beforehand helps a lot because you're no longer worried about hiding your stutter or limiting it during your presentatio...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesAnxiety & Social Judgment
postr/StutterApr 6, 2016
8 points

I play games with friends and had a little interesting experiment with myself

I play games with friends and had a little interesting experiment with myself So I play a lot of Halo 5 Online, my main relaxer currently from College. I play in a company of around 100 other people f...

Speech & StutteringCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Blocks & StoppagesRepetitions & ProlongationsCycles & Randomness+1 more
commentr/StutterApr 5, 2016
1 points

Stuttering causes anxiety and and anxiety causes more stuttering. How do you break this loop? I am desparate but I've had enough. I am ready to fight this. Thanks for sharing. Did you consult therapi...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Stress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterApr 5, 2016
6 points

I'm really happy that you were able to improve your speech so much is such a small amount of time. Regarding the anxiety, I see myself in the same boat for the most part. My speech is pretty good th...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Mindfulness & BreathingAnxiety & Social JudgmentAcceptance & Pride
postr/StutterApr 4, 2016
12 points

I am beating it and after 20 years i feel awesome :). I just have this anxiety that I am having a hard time dealing with

I am beating it and after 20 years i feel awesome :). I just have this anxiety that I am having a hard time dealing with [deleted]...

Emotional Experience
Hope & MotivationAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterApr 3, 2016
1 points

I had speech therapy as a child then it came back once when I was 12, I forced my way through soeaking so it left, then returned again when i was 13 but as I was so conscious of it the 2nd time its st...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Experiential AssociationAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterApr 3, 2016
1 points

Yeah I completely relate to that. My stutter got worse in first year and then got substantially worse in second year. I think the anxiety over third year and boards got to me. I wasn't expecting the a...

Emotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Anxiety & Social JudgmentPublic Speaking
commentr/StutterApr 3, 2016
1 points

You're not alone man. I'm currently 18 and all my life was shaped because of my stuttering. I start stuttering when I was... well, when I was born because I stuttered for a long ass time now, I don't...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
Anxiety & Social JudgmentStigma & BullyingFriendships & Belonging
commentr/StutterApr 2, 2016
6 points

For me it was having no other option at work. I have to talk to people for a living and doing what I do involves talking to 30-35 different people a day with varying issues, not including co-workers. ...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional ExperienceCauses & Variability
Authenticity vs. MaskingAnxiety & Social JudgmentSeverity & Fluctuation
postr/StutterApr 2, 2016
5 points

Promotions and the stress that comes with it.

Promotions and the stress that comes with it. Hey everyone, This is my first post in this subreddit. Much love. I've stuttered all my life and I just turned 29. It didn't really bother me until goin...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceAnticipation & Avoidance
Stress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social JudgmentHelplessness & Agency+3 more
commentr/StutterApr 2, 2016
1 points

I wholeheartedly agree with this. I'm as charming as it gets with people I'm comfortable with at work, but new people, I just drown in anxiety with the oncoming introduction. ...

Emotional ExperienceAnticipation & Avoidance
Anxiety & Social JudgmentHiding & Concealment