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commentr/StutterOct 19, 2021
5 points

Well if their that good at hiding it that another stutterer couldn't detect then I'd assumed that persons stutter wasn't much of a stuttering issue to begin with. I've met one stutterer in the last 10...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Hiding & ConcealmentVoluntary Stuttering & Exposure
commentr/StutterOct 19, 2021
1 points

I don't expose myself to such situations that often, even though i realized maybe a bit late that the best way to stop growing the stutter is actually desensitizing myself by facing those situation th...

Coping & AdvocacyAnticipation & Avoidance
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterOct 19, 2021
3 points

With this knowledge tho comes so much insight to how we can improve our stutter. The best thing I ever did for my speech, was start doing exercises and challenges the proved to my brain that other p...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterOct 17, 2021
2 points

While I've never tried purposely stuttering first, I can vouch for announcing your stutter helps. I've also found that taking a deep breath and saying "I'm the baddest mother\_\_\_\_ in here" also c...

Coping & Advocacy
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureSelf-Advocacy & Boundaries
commentr/StutterOct 17, 2021
2 points

Do this: right at the beginning of the presentation, find a word that you stutter on, and then do an easy, voluntary stutter on that word. For, example saying "Hi My name is L L L L Luke, while maint...

Coping & Advocacy
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureSelf-Advocacy & Boundaries
commentr/StutterOct 17, 2021
2 points

I can tell you that no techniques here will work unless you "apply" them in actual speaking situations. However, it is very diffcult to apply those techniques because we're so dang fearful of stutteri...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterOct 15, 2021
1 points

Not exactly appealing for social situations, but this is for more at home 'practice'. Take a deep breath from your diaphragm. Now as monotone as you possibly can, start saying the alphabet, but for ev...

Coping & Advocacy
Fluency TechniquesVoluntary Stuttering & Exposure
commentr/StutterOct 15, 2021
2 points

my suggestion would be to consider giving yourself a) permission to stutter, and b) as much time as you need good luck (tho you don’t need it! u got this 🤞)...

Coping & Advocacy
Voluntary Stuttering & Exposure
commentr/StutterOct 15, 2021
3 points

would it be okay to allow yourself to stutter in public? and give yourself permission to stutter during the presentation?...

Coping & Advocacy
Voluntary Stuttering & Exposure
commentr/StutterOct 10, 2021
4 points

As someone above said, try to be as confident as possible (through breathing exercises, talking to self in front of mirror, journaling… whatever you think works for you). Then be prepared to stutter, ...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Mindfulness & BreathingHope & MotivationVoluntary Stuttering & Exposure
commentr/StutterOct 7, 2021
2 points

What has been very successful for me and the people I have shared this with: 1. Desensitizing yourself to what you fear about the blocks. Meaning, besides the "not being able to get the word out" ...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterOct 6, 2021
3 points

Ok it is going to be a long post at 17 i went in a holiday in my home country and saw a no names therapist who taught me a technique that didnt even work i kept seeing him for one month The techniqu...

Therapy & ProfessionalCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Seeking TherapyVoluntary Stuttering & ExposureAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterOct 5, 2021
7 points

Trying to force the word out usually is met by an equal force to not get the word out (thus the block). What I try to do is making the sound I'm afraid to make. I don't push or try to force it. I try ...

Coping & AdvocacyAnticipation & Avoidance
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterOct 5, 2021
5 points

I wish it was this easy man. But no I’ve never heard of that rule but if I’m pretty sure it only applies to breaking habits. Unfortunately stuttering is a psychiatric disorder and can’t be broken like...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & DisabilityCoping & Advocacy
Avoidance & SubstitutionAcceptance & PrideVoluntary Stuttering & Exposure
commentr/StutterOct 5, 2021
14 points

Sounds like a terrible idea. I would change it. Stutter openly for 21 days. Go order food and stutter, ask for help at the store and stutter, talk to that boy or girl you’ve been wanting to talk to...

Coping & AdvocacyAnticipation & Avoidance
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterOct 2, 2021
10 points

I did the same things, daily, and I failed miserably for a while until I had that one win (I asked for directions and I stumbled but the other guy said, "No worries ") Please don't put so much pressu...

Coping & AdvocacyCommunity & Support
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureAdvice RequestsValidation & Empathy
commentr/StutterOct 2, 2021
7 points

can't lie I was in your situation and just firmed it through college but this is not the way. Force yourself to be in uncomfortable situations little by little. Slowly overcoming the anxiety and becom...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterOct 2, 2021
9 points

Every day, do something that scares you. For me, it was talking to people, ordering food at a restaurant, telephones, etc. I did this daily and I did have many failed attempts however I learned fr...

Coping & AdvocacyCommunity & Support
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureAdvice Requests
commentr/StutterSep 30, 2021
15 points

This worked for me when I was a teenager. No longer works. It’s really just because alcohol relaxes you. You’re no longer tense when speaking. It’s a big crutch and will lead to alcoholism which is ho...

Meds & SubstancesCauses & VariabilityCoping & Advocacy
Recreationa substances (e.g. Alcohol, Cannabis)Stress & Fight/FlightVoluntary Stuttering & Exposure
commentr/StutterSep 30, 2021
6 points

A few drinks makes me more fluent too. It Seems like alcohol isn't the fix. It's the reduction in social anxiety that's helping. Alcohol is just the relaxer. You may not even realise you are anxious o...

Causes & VariabilityCoping & Advocacy
Stress & Fight/FlightMindfulness & BreathingVoluntary Stuttering & Exposure