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commentr/StutterJan 8, 2018
1 points

But for me its not usual stutter , its mainly block type , means that i can spend an entire minute trying to say the word but wont be able to initiate sounds without substituting words. And i end up s...

Speech & StutteringAnticipation & Avoidance
Blocks & StoppagesAvoidance & Substitution
postr/StutterJan 8, 2018
3 points

How to be happy with a stutter ? LONG READ

How to be happy with a stutter ? LONG READ Right now , i am 17 and my stammer(blocks) started at age 13. I remember hitting my head and i broke my tooth and im stuttering ever since . Its been 4 years...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSpeech & Stuttering
Avoidance & SubstitutionShame & EmbarrassmentFrustration & Anger+3 more
commentr/StutterJan 7, 2018
2 points

There comes a point where an incredibly long block is not socially acceptable. I just stop what I'm trying to say and word substitute....

Anticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & Stuttering
Avoidance & SubstitutionBlocks & Stoppages
commentr/StutterJan 7, 2018
1 points

Tbh I'm not really sure directly asking people to 'hang out' is a good idea. Most of my friendships were formed out of neccessity, as in I took part in an activity such as event organizing or sports t...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionFriendships & Belonging
commentr/StutterJan 7, 2018
1 points

yeah it sucks, it almost feels like you can either pretend to be fluent and not really say what you want or you say what you want and stutter. i'm trying to just be more honest and open about my stutt...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionMindset shiftAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterJan 7, 2018
2 points

Well, i usually divert words if the block is too long. You can also distract yourself by moving parts of your body (maybe legs if you are sitting down), biting your lip internally, or other body mov...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & Stuttering
Avoidance & SubstitutionBlocks & Stoppages
commentr/StutterJan 7, 2018
1 points

Hey i also do the ummm trick but what do you do if the blocking takes long i sometimes search for diverent words do you have other tricks?...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & Stuttering
Avoidance & SubstitutionBlocks & Stoppages
commentr/StutterJan 7, 2018
1 points

Thats very interesting, Daoism is actually what helped me too! The Tao Te Ching and Chuang Tzu made a profound difference in my life and stutter. Excellent advice. I found myself avoiding certain word...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionMindset shiftAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterJan 7, 2018
1 points

Oh, like that. Well, it'll be different now. Surely there are others to talk to than some you know make fun of stutter? Also, regardless of whether they make fun of it, you don't have to lie. Consid...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionSelf-Advocacy & BoundariesAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterJan 7, 2018
2 points

21 years old Italian stutterer here, been one since 6-7 years old. It's true, you probably can't get rid of stuttering completely, but you can improve, build up confidence and silence your thoughts a...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & DisabilityAnticipation & Avoidance
Hope & MotivationAcceptance & PrideHiding & Concealment+3 more
commentr/StutterJan 7, 2018
2 points

i agree with funkmaster! meditation and thinking about daoism has helped me (like giving into the stutter as opposed to fighting it). caffeine and alcohol probably adversely affects my stutter, too, b...

Coping & AdvocacyAnticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Mindfulness & BreathingAvoidance & SubstitutionAcceptance & Pride+1 more
postr/StutterJan 7, 2018
6 points

Stuttering has ruined my life

Stuttering has ruined my life I've never been able to do any activities I otherwise would have done if i didn't stutter as I was afraid of embarrassing myself or being asked for my name which i strugg...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentHelplessness & Agency+2 more
postr/StutterJan 6, 2018
3 points

Factors affecting stuttering

Factors affecting stuttering What factors do you think makes the stutter (silent blocks in my case) more severe than it already is. I think i have to come to the point that if your stutter cant be eli...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionStress & Fight/FlightFrustration & Anger+1 more
commentr/StutterJan 6, 2018
1 points

Ah, okay if the person said that don't take it personally. It just means he or she didn't see you as a fit, and so I would just treat it like the job wasn't a fit for me either. Find a job that isn'...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterJan 6, 2018
1 points

I've had tons of interviews but none well maybe 1 or 2 with the person fully knowing about it. YES okay so I did ask for feedback for one job I applied for and the person said I'm not sure you can do ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterJan 6, 2018
1 points

Someone who does not have the patience to listen to what you have to say is simply not worth your time. Don't evaluate your performance based on other people's response. I have learnt to be confiden...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionSelf-Advocacy & BoundariesHope & Motivation+1 more
commentr/StutterJan 6, 2018
1 points

Well for me i know what it feels like and what she is going through because I've been in that shoes but to someone who has never dealt with something like that or ever encountered it, they might view ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterJan 6, 2018
1 points

Only thing I can say, is that you so far haven't had any luck getting a job because of your stutter. There's nothing to lose by switching up your strategy. The fear of what people will think. If they ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCommunity & SupportSchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionAdvice RequestsEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterJan 6, 2018
1 points

I know exactly how you feel. I've had issues in the past with attending classes during name introductions, and even though teachers suggested that they inform the class that I stuttered beforehand, or...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionSelf-Advocacy & BoundariesAuthenticity vs. Masking+2 more
commentr/StutterJan 6, 2018
2 points

What makes it easier? What good will that do for me and I'm so uncomfortable with hearing it and having to listen to others makes me weary. I can't even watch youtube videos about it. Okay I'll PM you...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionMindset shiftAcceptance & Pride