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commentr/StutterSep 30, 2021
4 points

Face your fear. I've said it before here, don't let your stutter make your decisions for you. Every time we avoid something because of our stutter, it's death by a thousand cuts. Whether it's an even...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterSep 30, 2021
1 points

What’s really really weird to me is, I’ve been self employed for the past 3 years, e commerce own business it was very isolated (since it was me alone). I could not even say my name. I’ve started work...

Coping & AdvocacyAnticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureAvoidance & SubstitutionAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterSep 29, 2021
2 points

things like swearing and filler words seem to help at first, but eventually i’ve found they can become repetitions that can be just as, if not more disruptive and uncomfortable than just letting mysel...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionVoluntary Stuttering & ExposureAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterSep 27, 2021
3 points

My friend, this is exactly the opportunity that you need! I know you dread this, but the only way NOT to dread things like this is to TAKE them when you can! It will suck, until it doesn’t; at which p...

Emotional ExperienceCoping & Advocacy
Hope & MotivationVoluntary Stuttering & Exposure
commentr/StutterSep 27, 2021
4 points

Consider yourself on the same level as them and talking on a peer-to-peer basis. And challenge yourself to believe that you deserve fair treatment from others and that your stuttering doesn’t make yo...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureHope & MotivationAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterSep 27, 2021
9 points

I think it's bad to avoid the things you find difficult. For example I force myself to use the drive through occasionally just so I know I can. If you avoid the thing the makes you uncomfortable. It ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionVoluntary Stuttering & ExposureAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterSep 26, 2021
2 points

The tension is building up because you probably aren’t “block releasing“. You are just trying to push through the block. You can let go of tension by letting out a repetition of the first sound of the...

Speech & StutteringCoping & Advocacy
Physical TensionVoluntary Stuttering & Exposure
commentr/StutterSep 24, 2021
6 points

Since it sounds like you’re not able to go out and about much, I would try to make friends online who also stutter and see if they’d be down for a phone call. I’ve seen people on the stutter community...

Social & RelationshipsCoping & Advocacy
Friendships & BelongingVoluntary Stuttering & Exposure
commentr/StutterSep 20, 2021
2 points

This..... and occassionally i stutter on purpose, just to relieve the pressure, ifmi find myself getting too tense....

Coping & AdvocacySpeech & Stuttering
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposurePhysical Tension
commentr/StutterSep 20, 2021
2 points

How can I stutter freely? I can’t even get a word out....

Coping & Advocacy
Voluntary Stuttering & Exposure
commentr/StutterSep 20, 2021
1 points

Stutter freely! When you try not to stutter, you only stutter more. Before your speech, relieve the pressure on yourself to perform by being honest with your audience. Tell them you stutter, in your o...

Coping & AdvocacySocial & RelationshipsCauses & Variability
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureDisclosure & Telling OthersPropositionality & Weight+1 more
commentr/StutterSep 16, 2021
2 points

The telephone ☎️ was my nemesis until I bought one on Ebay that looked like the one we used in the office. I practiced (pretended) making phone calls and receiving phone calls every day for 6 months....

Coping & AdvocacyAnticipation & Avoidance
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureHiding & Concealment
commentr/StutterSep 15, 2021
1 points

worst case scenario if someone is rude to you they will probably just hang up. it can feel like crap but you can always call back and if you get the same person, you can tell them they were being rude...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterSep 15, 2021
8 points

Make the calls. It sucks but the more you do it, the better you’ll get at talking on the phone...

Coping & Advocacy
Voluntary Stuttering & Exposure
commentr/StutterSep 15, 2021
25 points

The telephone ☎️ was my nemesis until I bought one on Ebay that looked like the one we used in the office. I practiced (pretended) making phone calls and receiving phone calls every day for 6 months....

Coping & AdvocacyAnticipation & Avoidance
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureHiding & Concealment
commentr/StutterSep 15, 2021
3 points

1. Read with as much pation as possible. Don't exaggerate anything, just talk with emotion like you would tell a story. 2. Practice talking alot to yourself/in front of a mirror. Try to get out from ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Preparation & RehearsalVoluntary Stuttering & Exposure
commentr/StutterSep 15, 2021
1 points

No, I don’t believe it is offensive. Especially if you are willing to do it in public, because that will take the same courage as someone that stutters to get out there and speak. And that’s commendab...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Hiding & ConcealmentVoluntary Stuttering & ExposureAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterSep 14, 2021
1 points

What works for me is to talk to people about my speech impedment and doing stuff like actually try to talk, read loud, etc....

Coping & Advocacy
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureSelf-Advocacy & Boundaries
commentr/StutterSep 10, 2021
1 points

The negative emotion you have is making your stuttering worse. Do everything you can right now to have more positive emotion. Exercise, eat healthy, and get sleep, and sit in front of the mirror and g...

Identity & DisabilityCoping & AdvocacyCommunity & Support
Acceptance & PrideVoluntary Stuttering & ExposureAdvice Offered+2 more
commentr/StutterSep 10, 2021
2 points

And I think one good way to build confidence stuttering is to practice stuttering on purpose, while you keep a smile on your face and keep eye contact. Then it will be easier to be confident when you ...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureAuthenticity vs. MaskingAnxiety & Social Judgment