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**Clinical interventions:** * Use choice opportunity, instrumental contingency, and reward rate to increase perceived control. *(that affects the integration of motivational and affective value with ...

I know it's super hard especially when you are younger but you have to be OK with yourself first. When it comes to dating. I've seen a picture of a big fat guy having a blast at a party and his shirt...

Thanks for the thoughtful reply. That’s a fascinating psychosomatic link you’re struggling with. It sounds very debilitating so I have a lot of empathy for what you must be going through. I like the i...

I appreciate your constant quality posts. In a recent therapy session I realized my frequent negative thinking and even though it sounded so cliche: "Your thoughts will determine your actions", this r...

I got a job!!!

I got a job!!! Hi everyone!! Just like the title says I got a job!! My interview was a little messy but you know what? I still did it!! Even if I didn’t get the job I think I would still be proud of m...

Keep your chin up and don’t be embarrassed. You cannot control your stutter. If someone makes fun of you, shame on them. Focus on your workouts, build great muscles, and show them who you are. if i...

I remember I blocked on my name once when I was drunk and introducing myself to people with my friend. When I blocked he made a joke saying he forgot and I casually said ya that happens sometimes. I t...

We are our worst enemy most of the time. In reality, it doesn't matter. There's nothing wrong with stuttering it's the stigma and negative thoughts behind it. I know it can be pain in the ass and how...

I have the same thing and struggle to say my name. For mobile ordering, I use another name and for some reason I don’t stutter but when it comes to my name I can’t say it 70% of the time. Over the yea...

The majority of us feel this way. The exact same way you do. In reality though, we make our own decisions. We need to push ourselves extra hard to get to where someone fluent can be because we have an...

I was scared as hell going to my first party in college, but turns out parties give me a sort if adrenaline rush I guess, and probably combined with the loud music I suddenly become pretty damn fluent...

You should absolutely go. At some point in life, you’re going to have to introduce yourself. Look at it as a great opportunity to practice that interaction! Write down your introduction: “hi my name i...

brooo of course you should gooo!! dont miss experiences just because you are afraid of what people might think about you. im going to be honest literally you are not as important and relevant as you t...

Congratulations I beat it, too, in my mid-twenties. I had figured it out. My confidence, breathing, forming the word(s) in my mind before attempting to say them. Everything was in sync and the planet...

Yes . I agree. So to summarize it. **Summary:** Our subconscious is constantly *judging and evaluating* the world around us; our opinions are just a small glimpse into the part of their heart they h...

Great video! **Summary**: (of the video); A mental, emotional, and physical battle: the most painful part isn't the speech blocks or repetitions but the shame, guilt, anxiety, self-doubt, and low se...

Anything that helps you get very relaxed will help. I would offer you videos but people tend to over complicate things. Just get started...

Any advice

Any advice Hi all, I’m new to the group and was looking for some advice/thoughts. As of late I’ve been struggling with the thought of the person I could be if I didn’t stutter, I know I shouldn’t look...

I believe you. I say go for it. You will definitely know if it’s the right medication for you after two weeks or so. Good luck you, you got this! I wish you full conversions with strangers and to walk...

It's a pleasure! Good luck. From the way you write I can tell you have all of the ingredients to succeed. Take your time. This will all happen at its own pace...