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commentr/StutterDec 1, 2024
2 points

No. I think it's limitations on how the articulators fire. Under duress it's just not capable for reliable fluent speech. When relaxed, it can be managed. At best. I think what a person with st...

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commentr/StutterDec 1, 2024
1 points

I went to speech therapy earlier in the year as well. My stutter still fluctuates but I've learnt to accept my stutter even though I still can't stutter openly in front of others. Saying sounds like...

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commentr/StutterDec 1, 2024
5 points

I made big progress with my stammer this year. Main thing I made progress on are those "secondary behaviors" like stay quiet, avoid social interactions, general social anxiety etc. and later this year...

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commentr/StutterDec 1, 2024
1 points

I don't know, I also stutter a lot. I mostly stutter in social interactions, and from what I can see, you probably have the same issue. What helped me was trying to speak more slowly and opening my mo...

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commentr/StutterDec 1, 2024
1 points

I don't know, I also stutter a lot. I mostly stutter in social interactions, and from what I can see, you probably have the same issue. What helped me was trying to speak more slowly and opening my mo...

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commentr/StutterDec 1, 2024
1 points

I don't know, I also stutter a lot. I mostly stutter in social interactions, and from what I can see, you probably have the same issue. What helped me was trying to speak more slowly and opening my mo...

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postr/StutterDec 1, 2024
14 points

As we are approaching the end of 2024 - do you feel you’ve made any progress with your stammer, and if so, what?

As we are approaching the end of 2024 - do you feel you’ve made any progress with your stammer, and if so, what? For me, I started speech therapy at the beginning of this year and went from having a s...

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commentr/StutterDec 1, 2024
3 points

I cured my stutter (mostly) through reading aloud and practicing speaking more slowly...

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commentr/StutterNov 30, 2024
1 points

Sing the presentation when you practise. Then write out the first letter of each word, when you want to recite, try to see how many words you can remember. If you can't do it, that's also fine, rememb...

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commentr/StutterNov 30, 2024
3 points

Yeah, even in the dark old days long before the internet when I was 15 I practiced my presentations in front of my dog. I weeded out the words I’d block on, work on my word pacing and breathing. Prese...

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commentr/StutterNov 29, 2024
2 points

I would suggest actually physical exercise - training in the gym or calisthenics. I achieved my own "worry-free" stutter & improving my body image, improved my stutter more than anything else. I curre...

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commentr/StutterNov 29, 2024
1 points

There is a Redditor, Little_Acanthacese 76, who knows everything. Maybe you can ‘chat’ or DM him/her. Your thoughts might open the door to help others...

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commentr/StutterNov 28, 2024
2 points

I swear by two things. First is phrase repetition woth speed. For me, I used to say, "rubber baby buggy bumper," until I could zip through it. Second is ventriloquism. Ventriloquists use different mou...

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commentr/StutterNov 28, 2024
3 points

I think breathing exercises can gently help your I say, namely I mean dragging the letter S like a snake as long as you can, I think also saying AaaaOooooUuuuu can gently help you...

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commentr/StutterNov 27, 2024
0 points

Here's what helped me for my presentations: Practice your presentation constantly at home, such that you basically remember the script word for word. Don't think about how youre breathing or anything...

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commentr/StutterNov 27, 2024
1 points

So if everything is normal from a neurological and genetic point of view, it could be purely psychological (but I strongly doubt it), or due to dyspraxia, autism or other neurodivergence (but then I i...

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commentr/StutterNov 27, 2024
3 points

You won't suffocate if you don't add (breathe). And you can't dictate what your breathing pattern and rhythm will be by that point. If you struggle with this, practice the presentation speaking on th...

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postr/StutterNov 27, 2024
3 points

Presentation Script

Presentation Script Hey everyone, I would love to get some tips on how you guys write ur presentation scripts. I like to add ‘(breathe)’ after a couple of words to help me slow down but it’s yet to ac...

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commentr/StutterNov 26, 2024
3 points

1) Developmental stuttering can never really disappear, it is a disorder of neurological and genetic origin (with the addition of environmental factors). But we can manage to reduce it or accept it (w...

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commentr/stutteringNov 26, 2024
1 points

McGuire Programme is what I recommend as someone who has significantly benefited speech wise from attending courses and using the skills learned....

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