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postr/StutterNov 4, 2018
20 points

Maybe I have something to teach younger people with stutter. Don't come up with strategies to stutter less, like to pronounce letters differently. It will only make it harder to communicate.

Maybe I have something to teach younger people with stutter. Don't come up with strategies to stutter less, like to pronounce letters differently. It will only make it harder to communicate. I don't l...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterNov 4, 2018
1 points

I’m about to order food. Stuttered last time I ordered there. Eh he knows I stutter. EDIT: Stuttered twice I believe but the food was so good I don't care....

Anticipation & Avoidance
Hiding & ConcealmentAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterNov 4, 2018
2 points

That's actually quite common for non-stutterers too. Of course, it varies how much people use it. Do note that if you're using it as a "trick", you should monitor if it becomes a part of the stutter ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & Stuttering
Avoidance & SubstitutionPhysical Tension
commentr/StutterNov 3, 2018
2 points

https://www.stutteringhelp.org/sites/default/files/Migrate/book0012_11th_ed.pdf Check this free ebook out. You might not believe me, but by reading this book, I have been able to communicate much flu...

Community & SupportCoping & AdvocacyAnticipation & Avoidance
Research & ResourcesFluency TechniquesAvoidance & Substitution
postr/StutterNov 3, 2018
14 points

Just stuttered while ordering food

Just stuttered while ordering food Now I have to spend the rest of the night listening to everyone else at the table roast me. Great. ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentShame & Embarrassment
commentr/StutterNov 3, 2018
6 points

Watch Parry's videos: https://youtu.be/1x4rlucELK0 Read out loud and articulate a little bit exaggerated. Visualize yourself speaking confidently (not necessarily fluently at first because it can be ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Preparation & RehearsalFluency TechniquesMindfulness & Breathing+1 more
postr/StutterNov 1, 2018
3 points

anyone on SSRI's?

anyone on SSRI's? I recently started taking an SSRI for depression/anxiety. In some ways my stuttering is better because I feel over all slowed down and not so anxious all the time. Still have some ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityMeds & Substances
Anticipating StutteringAvoidance & SubstitutionStress & Fight/Flight+1 more
commentr/StutterNov 1, 2018
3 points

I have had the exact same problem for the majority of my life. I believe it's called a silent block. And I would always force it out, and speak very quickly after. I would never stutter. I've very rec...

Speech & StutteringAnticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Blocks & StoppagesAvoidance & SubstitutionFluency Techniques
postr/StutterNov 1, 2018
28 points

My 11 year old brothers speech is turning very bad - and for him seeing his twin sister speaking fluently is ruining his ego

My 11 year old brothers speech is turning very bad - and for him seeing his twin sister speaking fluently is ruining his ego I don't know how to help my little brother he's a good kid who likes to hel...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityParent & Caregiver
Avoidance & SubstitutionSeverity & FluctuationEarly Concern & Onset+1 more
postr/StutterNov 1, 2018
6 points

Job interview - telling them I stutter

Job interview - telling them I stutter So I just interviewed for a job, and I think the interview went well. I stuttered a few times but it was minimal. *I was looking for some advice for when, if a...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterNov 1, 2018
3 points

Mentioning that I have a stutter will certainly take a bit of the pressure off, it's a good idea. I think this is especially helpful in certain environments. For other environments like clubbing where...

Social & RelationshipsAnticipation & Avoidance
Disclosure & Telling OthersAvoidance & SubstitutionAudience Scale & Group Size
commentr/StutterNov 1, 2018
2 points

this is interesting .....my stuttering is very similar to your situation and i also speak another language as well to which my stutter is sometimes better or worse. people have also told me they don't...

Causes & VariabilityAnticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & Stuttering
Severity & FluctuationAvoidance & SubstitutionBlocks & Stoppages
commentr/StutterNov 1, 2018
1 points

Yes, and the more you think about it the worse t will be. Just let whatever you’re going to say roll off your tongue. I was taught my whole childhood to think what I was going to say before saying it ...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Overthinking & MonitoringAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterOct 31, 2018
7 points

Thank you!! I went on a speech improvement course for stuttering called the McGuire program, where I learned this breathing technique to help control my speech. I would say my severity before I learn...

Coping & AdvocacyAnticipation & AvoidanceCauses & Variability
Fluency TechniquesAvoidance & SubstitutionSeverity & Fluctuation+1 more
commentr/StutterOct 31, 2018
2 points

i don't know what the hell you're on about, why is it impossible in your mind for someone to overcome their stutter? 5 years ago my stutter was pretty bad and i couldn't say a scentence without some m...

Identity & DisabilityAnticipation & Avoidance
Acceptance & PrideAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterOct 31, 2018
2 points

Thank you. I remember once when I was just starting to drive on my own (around 18, I was a late bloomer you could say) I went to order a coffee and literally just drove away because by the time I pull...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Hiding & ConcealmentAvoidance & SubstitutionQuality of Life
commentr/StutterOct 31, 2018
2 points

as someone who works on a drive thru i encourage you to go do that as much as u want. usually when i hear someone with a stutter or any kind of speech disability i try to subtly encourage them and i a...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Hiding & ConcealmentAvoidance & Substitution
postr/StutterOct 31, 2018
7 points

What do you guys do when you meet someone who “used” to stutter?

What do you guys do when you meet someone who “used” to stutter? I went through a local fast food chain yesterday and was ordering at the drive-thru. I had to place a large order for myself and a coup...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionSeverity & FluctuationShame & Embarrassment+1 more
commentr/StutterOct 30, 2018
6 points

I get that too. I think its because for some people stuttering is linked to their anxiety levels. Have you been stressed out lately? One good technique is to work with the stutter rather than against...

Causes & VariabilityAnticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Stress & Fight/FlightAvoidance & SubstitutionVoluntary Stuttering & Exposure+1 more
commentr/StutterOct 30, 2018
3 points

Oh yeah, used to have huge problems with numbers and spelling things out. These days I only have problems with "S" numbers (six, seven), but I know what you mean. Here's the thing with letters and n...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionAnticipating StutteringAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more