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postr/StutterNov 1, 2023
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Do not pretend you lack choice

Do not pretend you lack choice I went out with a friend a couple years ago. I opened up about my stutter. Along the conversation, I tell him I believed I would be great in sales if I didn't have a stu...

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commentr/StutterNov 1, 2023
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Happy to hear that! I do have my moments where I breakdown but then I get up. I cry then I saw it’s not a big part of me. But that didn’t cure me unfortunately...

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postr/StutterOct 31, 2023
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Stuttering mantra

Stuttering mantra Hello! I recently posted my tattoo that says “Speak Freely Not Fluently.” I was surprised by the amount of positive feedback that post received, as well as fellow stutterers sharing ...

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Mindset shiftAcceptance & Pride
postr/StutterOct 30, 2023
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What I actually helped in therapy

What I actually helped in therapy I have been in speech therapy since middle school and my stutter has not seen much improvement because of it besides the occasional method that will help me get out o...

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Hiding & ConcealmentMindset shiftIdentity & Self-Perception+1 more
commentr/StutterOct 30, 2023
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22 Y/O about to finish college, and I’ll tell you this. Unless you hit a super long speech block (Which is ok, I’ve done before and I’m still here to tell the story) or just have a super excessive st...

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postr/StutterOct 30, 2023
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I am going to reprogram my mind.

I am going to reprogram my mind. I’m 29 years old. I had a stutter since i was a kid. I’ve tried everything and nothin worked for me so far. Until ive read a book called “Chatter”. Human mind is very ...

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commentr/StutterOct 28, 2023
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It seems you are having a bad day and it is okay. This is a nice place where you can express and unload your emotions. That is very healthy. Do not repress. There is your benchmark. When you talk to ...

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Mindset shiftAuthenticity vs. MaskingOverthinking & Monitoring
commentr/StutterOct 27, 2023
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I apologize for what I'm gonna say because I know this isn't what you wanna read but putting yourself in the fire is, in my experience, the best thing you can do. Being a waiter, my stuttering dramati...

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Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureMindset shiftEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterOct 27, 2023
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Yes! Sometimes directly facing cold hard truths might make us emotionally more mature and strong. And maybe one day you can get a new opportunity which is as good as your past experiences. Sometimes i...

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commentr/StutterOct 27, 2023
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The fact that you don't stutter with your GF is a good sign, it means that a lot of it is psychological/mental, most likely the anxiety and lack of confidence that comes with the stutter. There are no...

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commentr/StutterOct 26, 2023
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You can't just train yourself to not think in a bid to not stutter. The more practical solution is not to avoid overthinking but to avoid overcaring....

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Overthinking & MonitoringMindset shift
commentr/StutterOct 26, 2023
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People find many things funny that they shouldn’t laugh about. Not sure if you’ve ever laughed at someone’s insecurity, but if you have, they probably felt the same way you did. It sucks to stutter, I...

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commentr/StutterOct 26, 2023
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They say this because they never took the time to imagine how many things it gets in the the way of. They have no idea how all encompassing it can be, how it can absolutely control the direction and q...

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commentr/StutterOct 26, 2023
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Agree so much with this comment. For me, disclosing has been a life changer in all fronts, and the results of it have been quite similar. It makes it easier for everyone, and the feeling of 'owning it...

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commentr/StutterOct 26, 2023
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Hey man, yes I can relate to this predicament! I imagine a lot of us can. It's hard because I understand people wanting to talk on the phone, especially if you've met online or on a dating app etc. I ...

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commentr/StutterOct 26, 2023
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Don´t give up buddy. Stand up and try again. I like what you said that you can´t blame them for finding it funny. I think the same way. Recently I asked my self: *If I were not a stutter and I see a ...

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commentr/StutterOct 26, 2023
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You said it yourself. The less concern you have for people the less you stutter. There relies the situation. There is no coincidence that we are way more fluent when we are alone. Definitely, to diss...

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commentr/StutterOct 26, 2023
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I see that perspective and understand a lot of people agree with you. But not everyone interprets those comments the same way. I actually find that reminder helpful. When I feel like the universe is...

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Validation & EmpathyMindset shift
commentr/StutterOct 26, 2023
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You have tobown it. I'm 29 and I barely started to just accept it. To make myself feel more comfortable I bring it up first. And I been trying to do more on tiktok and YouTube which also helps me talk...

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Acceptance & PrideAuthenticity vs. MaskingMindset shift
commentr/StutterOct 26, 2023
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I stopped giving a shit about it and my life is a lot easier thanks to that. It still sucks, but I don't let it hold me back. I am a social person, and dating has been pretty easy still. People don't ...

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