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I sometimes feel that people might think my Spanish is bad since I stutter and it may seem like I don't want what to say/what I'm saying. It sometimes makes me self-conscience when I speak to other pe...

I speak better on the phone vs face to face especially with unknown persons . I think the reason is that i know probably i will never met that person or speak to it again ,so i don't really care if i ...

Same problem, same age, stuttering since I can remember. Fear will always be a factor in our lives. I fear talking to people on a daily basis. Not a moment goes by that I wish I could take that "magic...

CBT(Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) doesn't get enough credit around here. Anxiety doesn't cause stuttering, but stuttering can definitely fuel anxiety. Why take meds for anxiety in hopes to treat stutt...

I've had speech therapy all of my life man and in the end, it's all about your mindset and what you do with the information, I mean I've retained none of it and never really applied it because I was a...

Trying not to sugar coat anything, but it does and that's what does worry stutterers. Stuttering is usually associated with nervousness, fear and insecurity. Bold, confident, coherent speakers are usu...

Im in the same exact boat as you and my professional future is fucking terrifying to me. I cant imagine having to give an important technical presentation to my boss(es) once I get a job in an enginee...

My therapist has stressed to me to advertise my stuttering. It really does work as it lets the listener know you're not a bumbling idiot and it eases your mind that you don't have to hide it and don't...

Try living in Australia where people are very brutal with it. I'll be at a shop buying a coke and the guy will say "Com'on mate spit it out!" I'll even tell people I have a disability or a stutter and...

Is this really true? I think a common misconception is that people *always* stutter because of anxiety, but I think there are probably instances where someone can stutter because of anxiety....

This is really good advice. You might be able to figure a little bit about why you stutter too. I know I was able to. My psychiatrist actually gave me some really good advice. He said that one thing ...

> Do you think speech therapy would be beneficial? I revisited speech therapy this year as a working adult. It helped me understand my stutter and anxieties. It helped me look at my stuttering lik...

My friend who stutters went for about 1-2 months and said they didnt really do much. The main difference is that around my friends im like 80-90% fluent, but if i have to ask a question/present/ etc.....

I'm 19. My speech therapy sessions are pretty infrequent, unfortunately. They try to push this speech technique where you prolong your speech - and I don't really like it (It's monotonous) You can...

It's the relaxion during it, it doesn't need to be loud, nor does it need to be on while I'm speaking. The state of relaxation just empties my head of worries and doubts and I can talk to anyone duri...

That happens when you're afraid to speak. Better to stutter than to look like you're gasping for air....

dude. even pro performers have stage fright. You never overcome the fear entirely. You just make your preparation gold. The great Mitch Hedberg wore sunglasses and avoided looking at the crowd while p...

For me it's the opposite. When i'm with friends or family it's usually worse, because i don't really care if i stutter or not. But with random people, i guess my adrenaline starts pumping and i stutt...

My grandmother who was a moderate stutter for her whole life swears by toastmasters. By the time I came around, she was mild. I stutter, I'm still terrified to go but I know I should. ...

Put an earplug in! I'm serious.. and remember you are your own worst critic. I have dropped several classes before in college when I skim and read the worst word... PRESENTATION. Even worse, presentat...