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commentr/StutterJul 10, 2018
2 points

Lately I have been saying “what’s the word for it?” And people think I am thinking of the word rather than working through the block. The change in pressure of “they are not waiting on my stutter bu...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterJul 9, 2018
3 points

In my industry there are words that can't be substituted, so I have to just press through them. I can almost always forsee the word that Im going to get stuck on, so what I usually do is put a filler ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Anticipating StutteringAvoidance & SubstitutionFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterJul 9, 2018
5 points

Anticipating a frequent blocking word, I consciously say the word *right* at the end of a breath - after pushing all air out of my lungs. I'm fascinated by what this is doing internally - perhaps it's...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Anticipating StutteringAvoidance & SubstitutionFluency Techniques
postr/StutterJul 9, 2018
6 points

What are some sneaky ways y'all get through blocks?

What are some sneaky ways y'all get through blocks? I don't know about y'all, but I can generally feel a block or a stutter coming. I enjoy engaging with people in both social and professional setting...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & Variability
Avoidance & SubstitutionStrategic Swearing/Cursing
commentr/StutterJul 9, 2018
3 points

Sometimes I just want to write it down and show them the paper but my handwriting is really bad and slow so I’m fucked...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Avoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterJul 8, 2018
2 points

Hey mate, you seem like you're definitely over-thinking your situation. Try and remember that it is always *many* times worse in your head than how people perceive it. I used to have a moderate s-s-st...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & DisabilityCoping & Advocacy
Overthinking & MonitoringAvoidance & SubstitutionAuthenticity vs. Masking+2 more
postr/StutterJul 8, 2018
26 points

Small success but big confidence boost

Small success but big confidence boost I'm 27 and I have a situationally moderately-severe stutter. This past Wednesday, on the fourth of July, my little brother got married and I was the best man. ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionMindset shiftAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterJul 8, 2018
1 points

I was in the same place 2 years ago. Then I had so much fun with all my new friends that I decided to join the committee that arranges each years’ reception. I would recommend saying something like ...

Social & RelationshipsCommunity & SupportAnticipation & Avoidance
Disclosure & Telling OthersAdvice RequestsAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterJul 7, 2018
-2 points

You can try to make up a name that's easier to say. During group introductions, no one can remember anyone's name anyways. Use a different name or a nickname. Good luck!...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterJul 7, 2018
5 points

We've all been there. It's not the end of the world if you block. Your blocking so hard because your not able to show people you stutter yet. My advice to you is to seek out the free speech therapy of...

Coping & AdvocacyTherapy & ProfessionalSchool & Work
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureSeeking TherapySchool & Academic Life+1 more
postr/StutterJul 7, 2018
8 points

Help with being more outgoing?

Help with being more outgoing? So I’m 18 and i’ve had a stutter for as long as i remember, but it’s not a regular stutter. I don’t repeat sounds or anything I just have blocks all the time. What I mea...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionMindset shiftAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterJul 5, 2018
2 points

I was away for a while so it took me some time to reply, but anyway, I usually just 'complete' my stutter and finish my sentence, and then after that I quickly say "I stutter by the way". So that's it...

Social & RelationshipsAnticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Disclosure & Telling OthersAvoidance & SubstitutionAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterJul 4, 2018
2 points

Sc/Sk/St. Unfortunately, my name begins with Sk and stutter begins with St, so introducing myself or explaining why I can't are always a clusterfuck....

Anticipation & Avoidance
Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterJul 4, 2018
2 points

Wouldn't like someone in a casual setting filling my words, someone I talk to one the street or whatever. In a work setting however, I do prefer people filling me in, because getting on with a task fa...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterJul 4, 2018
-1 points

you must’ve neve stutteRed in ur life because my stutter prevents me from Talking to people ...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & Concealment
commentr/StutterJul 4, 2018
8 points

>I've had girls I like ask me out but **I said no because I was too nervous of my stutter** Don't do that next time. :) >they just laugh and walk off Never mind them, then. You don't want tho...

Emotional ExperienceAnticipation & Avoidance
Anxiety & Social JudgmentAvoidance & SubstitutionHelplessness & Agency
postr/StutterJul 4, 2018
7 points

Just want some of your guy's tips/experiences with trying to pick up girls? Cause I can't :/

Just want some of your guy's tips/experiences with trying to pick up girls? Cause I can't :/ I've been single all my life, well I've had girls I like ask me out but I said no because I was too nervous...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentAnxiety & Social Judgment+2 more
commentr/StutterJul 4, 2018
5 points

I've learned to accept the fact that I Stutter. There's no cure, no magic pill. I know I have to learn to live with it. Also it took me 25+ years to realize that most people don't care that I Stutter....

Identity & DisabilityAnticipation & Avoidance
Acceptance & PrideAvoidance & SubstitutionHiding & Concealment
commentr/StutterJul 4, 2018
1 points

Firstly thanks to everyone for.........(my block).................. r r r r replying im sure were all happy to be in the same boat regarding s s situation i would like to host a skype group or whatsap...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCommunity & SupportCoping & Advocacy
Avoidance & SubstitutionAdvice RequestsValidation & Empathy+1 more
commentr/StutterJul 4, 2018
3 points

You'll be ok. Just try and relax. I have a stutter and have worked retail for almost 5 years. I've talked to customers face to face and on the phone. 99% people don't care and the 1% don't matter. Jus...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & Concealment