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commentr/StutterSep 10, 2021
6 points

In my personal approach to '*speach confidence'* is letting myself stutter certainly a factor.I believe that this confidence you are looking for is a combination of many things. This is how I see i...

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Acceptance & PrideFluency TechniquesVoluntary Stuttering & Exposure+3 more
commentr/StutterSep 8, 2021
2 points

By “work” do you mean that the idea of doing deliberate disfluency just adds extra fear and responsibility. I do agree with you on that, but it’s a lot better than trying to hide stuttering, which I a...

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Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterSep 8, 2021
4 points

One thing that can help is stuttering on purpose. I totally know the feeling of wanting to hide stuttering, but it just makes it worse. But if you stutter heavily on purpose in between words it will p...

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commentr/StutterSep 8, 2021
1 points

It’s probably worse knowing what it was like before it. He just lets himself stutter tho. I try it but every time I do I end up nervous and sweating. Like HOW DOES HE DO IT SO CONFIDENTLY?...

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Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterSep 8, 2021
2 points

Also,the campaign against stutter must be persistent cuz it's not like treating your customers for dinner.Your psychological shadows cannot be eliminated at once and you should counsel your mind gradu...

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Fluency TechniquesVoluntary Stuttering & ExposureHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterSep 2, 2021
7 points

It gives you a sense of control when you stutter on purpose because you are controlling the stutter and it isn't just happening to you... this decreases your anxiety, which also decreases your chances...

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Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterSep 2, 2021
5 points

Next time try and stutter on purpose. Sounds weird but when you stutter on purpose words normally flow easier. Good luck we all struggle with this you are not alone....

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Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureValidation & Empathy
postr/StutterAug 31, 2021
6 points

Stuttering even in our dreams!

Stuttering even in our dreams! Am I the only one who's stuttering even in my dreams? I had this dream where there was a plane crash and I had to call 9-1-1 and I was slurring my speech so much that t...

Causes & VariabilityCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Situational VariabilityVoluntary Stuttering & ExposureAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterAug 25, 2021
5 points

Welcome. I experienced blocking and it was sheer terror at times. Extremely rarely do I do it now (38) and I'd say it was probably through a couple sessions of speech therapy, repeated exposure to dif...

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Avoidance & SubstitutionSeverity & FluctuationVoluntary Stuttering & Exposure
commentr/StutterAug 25, 2021
2 points

Good on you for giving streaming a chance. I too have a stutter and I stream on twitch. Do not let the fact that you may sutter more while streaming steer you away. If you really enjoy doing it then k...

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Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterAug 25, 2021
6 points

Hi there. I know the feeling all too well, for me, when my stuttering started to improve was when I hit my lowest and wasn't sure I could take anymore. Being terrified to go to school, then work, and ...

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Avoidance & SubstitutionStress & Fight/FlightSeverity & Fluctuation+1 more
commentr/StutterAug 22, 2021
5 points

It's tough to recommend what to stufy at University, you would know better than anyone else. "Do what you will enjoy" is pretty typical advice, but it's true. And if you don't know what you will enjoy...

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Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureAcceptance & PrideOverthinking & Monitoring+1 more
postr/StutterAug 21, 2021
10 points

What is the best way to desensitise/overcome stuttering?

What is the best way to desensitise/overcome stuttering? Hello, is anyone familiar with NLP and Neuro-Semantics? I'm reading Mastering Blocking and stuttering by Bob Bodenhammer. It's like a more in d...

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Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentOverthinking & Monitoring+2 more
commentr/StutterAug 18, 2021
9 points

Sometimes the ones who hide it the best also struggle the worst. They constantly jump through hoops, fear, anxiety, running away, avoidance behavior, skipping activities, literally hiding. Sometimes ...

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Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentMindset shift+3 more
commentr/StutterAug 18, 2021
1 points

The primary challenge for me currently is becoming more open about my stutter, sharing it with people and working on open stuttering. I'm involved in some therapy currently to that effect and excited ...

Social & RelationshipsCoping & AdvocacyTherapy & Professional
Disclosure & Telling OthersVoluntary Stuttering & ExposureTherapy Experiences
commentr/StutterAug 18, 2021
1 points

Thank you for your share again! Don't be sorry haha. So what's your next challenge you are addressing in terms of speaking or certain environments? (If you have one)...

Coping & Advocacy
Voluntary Stuttering & Exposure
commentr/StutterAug 18, 2021
2 points

I messaged you with a more in depth response, but voluntary stuttering helps with desensitization. Eventually I moved from voluntary stuttering to open stuttering, where I allow myself to stutter wit...

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Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterAug 18, 2021
3 points

My peace came in the realization that my goal is not fluency, but to stutter easily. Instead of trying not to stutter, I focused on owning it, practicing to manipulate my stutter, mid stutter, to brea...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & DisabilitySpeech & Stuttering
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureAcceptance & PrideBlocks & Stoppages
commentr/StutterAug 18, 2021
11 points

I can go on and on about this, but I'll try to keep it short. Feel free to check out my other posts or dm me:) I started my "journey" at 24. I fluency chased my heart out. I always tried to be posit...

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Acceptance & PrideAvoidance & SubstitutionVoluntary Stuttering & Exposure+2 more
commentr/StutterAug 18, 2021
8 points

I recommend attending a NSA conference or something similar with people who stutter, you need to realize there are a ton of people who stutter in the country, it’s just most people hide it so you neve...

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