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commentr/StutterSep 26, 2017
7 points

I recently took mushrooms and it really changed me. I became more self aware of myself as a stutterer. I realized my entire life is affected because of my stutter. Relationships, jobs, school, etc... ...

Meds & SubstancesIdentity & DisabilityCauses & Variability
Psychedelics & MicrodosingIdentity & Self-PerceptionPropositionality & Weight+1 more
postr/StutterSep 15, 2017
2 points

My Story + need a bit of advice (is stuttering a mental thing?)

My Story + need a bit of advice (is stuttering a mental thing?) Hi, I just feel like sharing my experiences with you guys and Im looking to get some advice. I started stuttering when I was a small k...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & Variability
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentOverthinking & Monitoring+3 more
commentr/StutterSep 11, 2017
3 points

Whenever i talk about usual crap i don't stutter at all. Stuttering begins whenever i try to explain something or tell a story. It seems like whenever i have to say something important and i know that...

Causes & VariabilityCoping & AdvocacyMeds & Substances
Propositionality & WeightMindfulness & BreathingRecreationa substances (e.g. Alcohol, Cannabis)
postr/StutterSep 10, 2017
2 points

Let's find the cause for stutter together

Let's find the cause for stutter together I'm not talking about the general causes like gens and child development. I'm talking about why are we stuttering in one situation but not in another one. I ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilitySpeech & Stuttering
Anticipating StutteringOverthinking & MonitoringPropositionality & Weight+2 more
commentr/StutterSep 9, 2017
1 points

I have read that some people have seen choline bitartrarte really help there stutter. I know that its not an anti-anxiety med but its a nootropic. ...

Causes & Variability
Situational VariabilityPropositionality & Weight
postr/StutterSep 3, 2017
0 points

Important information on stuttering; publish the root cause and experimental methods of stuttering; a reward of 10,000 USD is offered for refuting this argument

Important information on stuttering; publish the root cause and experimental methods of stuttering; a reward of 10,000 USD is offered for refuting this argument Stuttering has always been an outstandi...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilitySpeech & Stuttering
Anticipating StutteringFeared Words & NamesAvoidance & Substitution+3 more
commentr/StutterAug 25, 2017
2 points

Yes! When I want to tell someone something that's funny to me or that makes me happy or excited, I want to run through it so quickly that I stutter a lot. ...

Causes & Variability
Stress & Fight/FlightPropositionality & Weight
postr/StutterAug 25, 2017
5 points

Stuttering when excited?

Stuttering when excited? First off I just want to say that my general fluency level is pretty high. On a scale of 1-10 I'd say on my best days I'm a 7, or even an 8. But I still struggle with stutteri...

Speech & StutteringCauses & Variability
Repetitions & ProlongationsPropositionality & WeightStress & Fight/Flight
postr/StutterJul 25, 2017
3 points

I don't really know how to classify my block.

I don't really know how to classify my block. I've had this speech impediment since at least 4th grade, that's the farthest I can remember at least. I'm perfectly fine through most normal interactions...

Speech & StutteringCauses & Variability
Blocks & StoppagesPhysical TensionStress & Fight/Flight+1 more
postr/StutterJul 15, 2017
0 points

Medication, stutter and functioning.

Medication, stutter and functioning. I have seen numerous post regarding people taking anti-anxiety medication and/or anti-depressants etc. Just out of curiosity, does this have an effect on your spee...

Meds & SubstancesCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Helpful Med OutcomesHarmful Med OutcomesPropositionality & Weight+1 more
commentr/StutterJul 13, 2017
1 points

"Intellectually I'm made for this, but sadly sometimes my mouth can't verbalize what it's in my brain".I don't think I can relate to something as much as this quote....

School & WorkCauses & Variability
Employment & CareerPropositionality & Weight
commentr/StutterJul 10, 2017
2 points

First of all, MAJOR CONGRATS on making it through med school so far! You're achieving my dream, I hope to be where you are in a few years, but right now I'm just a lowly healthcare assistant. It's so ...

School & WorkCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Employment & CareerPropositionality & WeightFrustration & Anger+1 more
commentr/StutterJun 26, 2017
2 points

Eh, casual conversation can often be tiring, irritating even. Asking about the weather sometimes makes me want to punch a puppy. But I do often enjoy conversation, as long as it's about something I r...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Propositionality & WeightHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterMay 6, 2017
2 points

It's hard when every other word you sound like a broken record and everyone has to stare at you awkwardly until the stutter is over then half way in the stutter you realize what you were trying to say...

Speech & StutteringEmotional ExperienceCauses & Variability
Blocks & StoppagesShame & EmbarrassmentPropositionality & Weight
commentr/StutterMay 6, 2017
2 points

I think I am pretty smart to myself but as soon as I try to explain something or think and speak I just can't do it I block up and don't say anything get red and embarrassed​. I constantly and trying ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceCauses & Variability
Overthinking & MonitoringShame & EmbarrassmentPropositionality & Weight
commentr/StutterApr 13, 2017
2 points

You ordered your food in person at a restaurant. You should be proud of yourself for not just ordering online and taking the easy way out. I get it, there are way too many bad days for PWS to handle. ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilitySchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionStress & Fight/FlightPropositionality & Weight+2 more
postr/StutterApr 8, 2017
5 points

I only stutter in English

I only stutter in English English is not my native language but I am very fluent in it as I have been learning and speaking it since the age of 5. I have noticed that I never stutter in my native lang...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & Variability
Avoidance & SubstitutionPropositionality & Weight
commentr/StutterMar 30, 2017
3 points

Having just reread it, I was curious when I saw the trailer too. I think they did a good job of using Bill's stutter as a device. It had a lot to do with it. ...

Identity & DisabilityCauses & Variability
Public Awareness / MediaPropositionality & Weight
commentr/StutterMar 29, 2017
1 points

I agree to that. It is common that those who stutter in everyday life stop stuttering when they sing or play in a theater performance for example. It is very similar in languages - when you are not 10...

Causes & Variability
Situational VariabilityPropositionality & Weight
commentr/StutterMar 26, 2017
1 points

I took spanish 4 years in high school, then lived in Ecuador for 2 years (so more or less fluent). Spanish seemed to really aggravate my stutter, but my stutter in english seemed to improve since, kin...

Causes & VariabilityMeds & Substances
Propositionality & WeightRecreationa substances (e.g. Alcohol, Cannabis)