Search

postr/StutterAug 27, 2014
12 points

Stuttering and self-esteem

Stuttering and self-esteem Stuttering is linked to low self-esteem, but why and how can we improve it? I've been thinking about this today after reading about the "The Psychology of Self-Esteem" by N...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Overthinking & MonitoringAnxiety & Social JudgmentIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterAug 27, 2014
2 points

It depends on how much you let your stuttering hold you back. With a mild stutter I see no reason why you wouldn't be able to become a real estate agent. I know stuttering lawyers, notary's, salesmen ...

Emotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Anxiety & Social JudgmentEmployment & Career
postr/StutterAug 24, 2014
3 points

Going to college in a couple of days!

Going to college in a couple of days! College starts in a few days...I'm pretty excited but anxious for welcome week. My speech has been really deteriorating this summer due to work stresses and gener...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social JudgmentSchool & Academic Life+1 more
commentr/StutterAug 24, 2014
1 points

Reading this made me feel very happy with myself. Just like yourself, I am 18, and have stammered since a young age. Small groups or friends is usually no problem, but required public speaking, especi...

Emotional ExperienceSchool & WorkSpeech & Stuttering
Anxiety & Social JudgmentPublic SpeakingBlocks & Stoppages+2 more
commentr/StutterAug 23, 2014
1 points

I'm covert, but I'm honestly way too hard on myself, focusing on every little "mistake" I make in conversation. I just elongate my sounds and pause and block a lot which I guess most people chalk up t...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Hiding & ConcealmentShame & EmbarrassmentAnxiety & Social Judgment
postr/StutterAug 22, 2014
15 points

This is the day I face my opponent.

This is the day I face my opponent. Today is the day I face my stutter, head on, for a final battle against what has held me back for such a length of time. I am 18 and just nearing a half hour ago,...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Anticipating StutteringAvoidance & SubstitutionOverthinking & Monitoring+3 more
commentr/StutterAug 18, 2014
1 points

Sorry, but as a writer, I disagree. In fiction, the best way to convey a message is to put the reader in the point of view of someone who doesn't yet have it. And we can't really say what is 'okay' or...

Community & SupportEmotional Experience
Personal StoriesAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterAug 18, 2014
1 points

Even if it's the point of the book to show us what is acceptable, it still needs to do so in a way that is consistent with it's message. It would be okay for Monty to be uncomfortable with the awkward...

Community & SupportEmotional Experience
Personal StoriesAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterAug 17, 2014
3 points

It's been my dream to be a Marine officer but I've had my doubts due to my stutter. Thanks!...

School & WorkEmotional Experience
Employment & CareerAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterAug 16, 2014
1 points

Indeed. It gave me nightmares in school. Also, introductory hand-shakes are always awkward with me because I almost never say my name and rely on someone else to do it for me. Otherwise the hand-shake...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Feared Words & NamesShame & EmbarrassmentAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterAug 16, 2014
4 points

For me personally it's participating in high paced group conversations or discussions. I can't keep up with that pace. By the time I get my word out either the conversation has moved on much further o...

Social & RelationshipsEmotional Experience
Audience Scale & Group SizeAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterAug 16, 2014
5 points

For me, it's speaking in general. Some occasions are sometimes easier than others but it's not consistent, and occasions that were fine today will be shit tomorrow. Was trying to volunteer a chunk o...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Severity & FluctuationFrustration & AngerAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterAug 16, 2014
1 points

I don't feel any different, but it does vary based on the degree of stutter. Used to have a client whose speech was not very fluent (though I don't know if they had a stutter as such, but it sounded ...

Community & SupportEmotional ExperienceCauses & Variability
Validation & EmpathyAnxiety & Social JudgmentEnergy & Biological Rhythms
commentr/StutterAug 15, 2014
1 points

I dont consciously do but my speech is worse and its harder to control. I think its because i have my own acceptance issues and put extra pressures on myself....

Emotional Experience
Anxiety & Social JudgmentHelplessness & Agency
commentr/StutterAug 15, 2014
4 points

I don't feel especially comfortable or uncomfortable, but it does help me to be empathetic towards non-stutterers who awkwardly try to be "helpful" or otherwise react poorly. When someone is standing ...

Community & SupportEmotional Experience
Validation & EmpathyAnxiety & Social Judgment
postr/StutterAug 15, 2014
5 points

Do you feel uncomfortable talking to other people who stutter in person?

Do you feel uncomfortable talking to other people who stutter in person? For me, it's a little awkward because I realize how I sound as a person who stutters. I realize that I don't really know how to...

Community & SupportEmotional Experience
Validation & EmpathyAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterAug 15, 2014
1 points

I just graduated with BSME degree, and I feel the same way that you do. I'm going back to school for a Masters degree, and I'm so scared of having to present research findings. There's definitely a re...

School & WorkEmotional Experience
Public SpeakingAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterAug 12, 2014
2 points

My name is Jesse. I am 31 years old and have regularly stuttered to some degree since I was in 5th grade. I have had peaks and valleys. Stretches where I speak great and have little issues (such as...

Causes & VariabilitySchool & WorkEmotional Experience
Severity & FluctuationEmployment & CareerHelplessness & Agency+2 more
commentr/StutterAug 11, 2014
2 points

Worst part about first school days, no doubt. My palms would suddenly turn into oceans and my armpits would turn into puddles. Another weird aspect about introductions is that when you stutter in yo...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Severity & FluctuationAnxiety & Social JudgmentIdentity & Self-Perception+1 more
postr/StutterAug 10, 2014
8 points

Have an interview tommorow, any tips?

Have an interview tommorow, any tips? Tomorrow I will have an job interview and I do really want this job. And I was rejected by last two interviews. Now I have no confident at all....

Emotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Anxiety & Social JudgmentEmployment & Career