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commentr/StutterSep 10, 2024
0 points

You’re exactly right! For me it’s weird because I tend to stutter less around strangers than with people I’m close to. The closer I am with someone, the less covert I am with them, and the more stutte...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Hiding & Concealment
commentr/StutterSep 10, 2024
1 points

Yea the bad days suck. I had one recently in a long time where no matter which words I chose, I could feel a block. I had no confidence in the words that I spoke....

Speech & StutteringAnticipation & Avoidance
Blocks & StoppagesHiding & Concealment
commentr/StutterSep 10, 2024
2 points

I stuttered very early in life, and I think to deal with how debilitating it was, I just stopped talking. I'd rather be thought an idiot than be made fun of for stuttering or see the frustration in th...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityParent & Caregiver
Hiding & ConcealmentAvoidance & SubstitutionTrauma & Psychological+1 more
commentr/StutterSep 9, 2024
2 points

Being successful at hiding your stutter can actually develop into debilitating blocks. If you are ok with all that, good. But I’d like to inform others that there are other ways to address the issue...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceCoping & Advocacy
Hiding & ConcealmentHope & MotivationMindset shift
commentr/StutterSep 9, 2024
3 points

I guess it’s called covert stuttering haha. I speak with a certain cadence. That’s helped me for most of speech. It’s forced me to slow down, which helps me think of the best words I can say. I develo...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Hiding & ConcealmentFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterSep 9, 2024
2 points

Ah thank you! Haven’t ever heard of covert stuttering. I wish you luck on your journey!...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Hiding & Concealment
commentr/StutterSep 9, 2024
1 points

I guess that’s called covert stuttering. Never heard of that before! Thank you...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Hiding & Concealment
commentr/StutterSep 9, 2024
4 points

Just FYI that’s called having a covert stutter 🙂 nothing wrong with that! My stutter was covert my entire life. I’m now working on transitioning from a covert stutter to true fluency....

Anticipation & Avoidance
Hiding & Concealment
commentr/StutterSep 9, 2024
1 points

Are you asking about fluency or what other covert stutterers do to hide their stutters too? ...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Hiding & Concealment
commentr/StutterSep 9, 2024
1 points

Its relieving not to do all the mental parkour before speaking. Sometimes I wonder embarrassment is a small price to pay for this relief....

Emotional ExperienceAnticipation & Avoidance
Shame & EmbarrassmentHiding & Concealment
postr/StutterSep 9, 2024
20 points

I'm doing a Radio interview and I have a stutter.

I'm doing a Radio interview and I have a stutter. On Wednesday I am being interviewed by a large radio station (50,000+ listeners) to talk about a film I created and a novel that I have coming out nex...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityCoping & Advocacy
Hiding & ConcealmentStress & Fight/FlightMindset shift+3 more
postr/StutterSep 9, 2024
1 points

Coping strategies?

Coping strategies? Does anyone have any coping strategies they are willing to share. For me… music and spending time in nature. Also, alone time. I’ve learned that I need a lot of time not socialisin...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Hiding & ConcealmentMindfulness & BreathingHelplessness & Agency+1 more
postr/StutterSep 9, 2024
12 points

Lets talk about the hit topic " Accept stuttering"

Lets talk about the hit topic " Accept stuttering" Most of people agree that stuttering should be accepted. Why? In general, Because it seems positive idea, accepting something has been glorifying eve...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Hiding & ConcealmentMindset shiftVoluntary Stuttering & Exposure+2 more
postr/StutterSep 8, 2024
35 points

Purge yourself of mental junk!

Purge yourself of mental junk! We all have a lot of mental junk in our heads because of stuttering! -We keep tabs on how much we are stuttering on any given day -We keep track of much we have stutt...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Hiding & ConcealmentMindset shiftVoluntary Stuttering & Exposure+2 more
commentr/StutterSep 7, 2024
2 points

Your block and twitching is actually a “worse” form of stuttering. It’s called covert stuttering, and can be managed by learning the proper habits...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Hiding & Concealment
postr/StutterSep 7, 2024
1 points

My take on medication--always consult your doctor

My take on medication--always consult your doctor Disclaimer: there are other medications you can take to treat stuttering that are not mentioned in this post. Everyone’s brain chemistry is different,...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityCoping & Advocacy
Anticipating StutteringHiding & ConcealmentStress & Fight/Flight+3 more
postr/StutterSep 6, 2024
34 points

How can I live a normal life?

How can I live a normal life? Hello, I really need help - I am so lost and tired. My 20's have been rough, many ups and downs. Over the past 2 years (26-28) I have been doing well in my career, I h...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentHelplessness & Agency+2 more
commentr/StutterSep 6, 2024
8 points

100% yes. If there’s one thing I’m definitely guilty of and it’s honestly something I hate about myself it’s avoiding situations. I fucking hate it, it’s not me at all. I like talking to people, I l...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentAnxiety & Social Judgment+2 more
commentr/StutterSep 5, 2024
-1 points

Covert stuttering, Had you seen me speaking. Are you stupid, do you know about my whole life, do you know what was my life when I was fluent. Ok I am not replying to you anymore. You don't even have c...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Hiding & ConcealmentAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterSep 5, 2024
1 points

The thing you consider fluency is most likely “covert stuttering”. I’m sorry for your struggles, but I know with the correct habits, you’d be able to do the things you want to do. You also clearl...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Hiding & ConcealmentAuthenticity vs. Masking