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postr/StutterJan 4, 2018
8 points

My stuttering story

My stuttering story Well, to begin with , i remember stuttering from age 13. It could be that it was there even before that age however i dont remember it or at least i feel like i didnt struggled wit...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & Variability
Anticipating StutteringFeared Words & NamesAvoidance & Substitution+3 more
commentr/StutterJan 4, 2018
1 points

Okay how do I use the "soft touch" in words with c/k/g sound? I want it to sound as natural as possible. Those are my trouble sounds plus s and f. Got it. That's the same as me. So that's good the...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Avoidance & SubstitutionFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterJan 4, 2018
2 points

I know I have to put myself in uncomfortable situations but it's hard... I just hope that it will get easier fast like it did in your case ! I already talked about it with my family but not with my fr...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterJan 4, 2018
2 points

I know it's hard man but don't give up ! >Can I ask you how you made progress and what did you do and how long did this take? How do you accept it? I never realized that I made progress until my ...

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Avoidance & SubstitutionMindset shiftAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterJan 4, 2018
2 points

Hey ! > Since then, I literally tell people (including girls) that I stutter. Even if I'm at a bar talking to a girl I don't know I'll let her know I stutter, usually in a joking way. I read every...

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commentr/StutterJan 4, 2018
1 points

Start slow at first, with little accomplishments. I used to never order bread at the bakery stall at the supermarket because i was afraid that i could block, and so i always bought the pre-packed brea...

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Avoidance & SubstitutionMindset shiftAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterJan 4, 2018
1 points

No problem, I'm enjoying writing and hopefully it's not too much rambling. I used to have a similar perspective on interviewing and I've learned so much since then - about how much I was totally unawa...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSchool & WorkSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionEmployment & CareerDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterJan 3, 2018
3 points

Hey. Thanks for your post! Can I ask you how you made progress and what did you do and how long did this take? How do you accept it? Oh my gosh. Same. I hate how it hinders me or stops me from being...

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commentr/StutterJan 3, 2018
2 points

So what did you do and what worked? I choose work that doesn't involve much talking but the thing is - how can I get past the interview? I mean I do well when I'm comfortable and I'm fine with my pare...

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postr/StutterJan 3, 2018
5 points

My story

My story Hello Reddit, If I decide to write this post here today it's obviously because I stutter and I need someone to lend an ear, here's my story and what bothers me : I've always stuttered, I don...

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postr/StutterJan 3, 2018
12 points

Perseverance - go for your dreams.

Perseverance - go for your dreams. Hello everyone! This is actually my first post here! Anyways, my name is Clayton and I’ve had a stutter since 6th grade. I thought I’d share a story of mine to help ...

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Anticipating StutteringAvoidance & SubstitutionGenetic & Family Factors+3 more
commentr/StutterJan 3, 2018
1 points

If i were you, i would choose a work that doesn't involve too much talking for now, and i would work on myself a bit...try to talk to more people, build self confidence by doing things that you wouldn...

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commentr/StutterJan 2, 2018
1 points

I'm not outgoing bc of my speech. I don't talk and all I do is stay home. If I didn't have this, I wouldn't be so afraid to talk to more people. When I was in college, I talked to people and tried to ...

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postr/StutterJan 2, 2018
28 points

The 2018 Stuttering New Years Challenge

The 2018 Stuttering New Years Challenge Some of you may know me from the Discord, so you've probably already heard this. A lot of us have issues with avoidance and anxiety. Many of us don't use our vo...

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commentr/StutterJan 2, 2018
1 points

I applied for a data entry job on Glassdoor.com and got a call a day later. By data entry I thought I was just gonna be entering info on computers but I was in a hurry applying I didn't read the dutie...

School & WorkAnticipation & Avoidance
Employment & CareerAvoidance & SubstitutionHiding & Concealment
commentr/StutterJan 2, 2018
3 points

1. You know all those daydreams and fantasies you have of being completely fluent, which makes you suddenly all suave and awesome, and then you ride off into the sunset on a dragon while perfectly rec...

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postr/StutterJan 2, 2018
2 points

Help with my situation - can't get a job, afraid I can't get a boyfriend, have no friends and so lost and confused with my thoughts

Help with my situation - can't get a job, afraid I can't get a boyfriend, have no friends and so lost and confused with my thoughts Hi all. Thanks for reading and replying in advanced. Looking for new...

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commentr/StutterJan 2, 2018
1 points

The suggestions were about customer service, but she asked me to add something to my greeting that I know I will block on before too long so I went back to my old greetings. I pray I don't get called ...

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Avoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social Judgment
postr/StutterJan 2, 2018
5 points

Today I found out my boss can listen to my calls

Today I found out my boss can listen to my calls After I answered and redirected a call to our store my boss called me and told me how I could have said something better and told me how I could have a...

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commentr/StutterJan 2, 2018
3 points

I think about it pretty often. I think i would be quiet even without a stutter. I've had a stutter since i was 6-7 years old, it got a bit better over the years and now it's a mild one. I rarely stutt...

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