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commentr/StutterJan 27, 2024
5 points

Yeah, stutter is strange in general. Everybody is different and have different issues when it comes to stuttering. At least you’re fluent 99% of time, for me it’s different, some days I’m more or less...

Causes & VariabilitySpeech & StutteringEmotional Experience
Severity & FluctuationBlocks & StoppagesSadness & Hopelessness
commentr/StutterJan 27, 2024
11 points

It’s called speech block, still counts as stutter. I also have blocks, but barely stutter....

Speech & Stuttering
Blocks & Stoppages
commentr/StutterJan 27, 2024
2 points

Same here. For me its during presentations and work meetings that my speech worsens. I feel like people like my manager see it as a weakness or inability to speak or understand what you’re speaking ab...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & Stuttering
Avoidance & SubstitutionBlocks & Stoppages
commentr/StutterJan 26, 2024
4 points

This is block stutter, I have the same. I’m going to be honest: sometimes it’s going to work out, sometimes it would be exausting. Remember that 70% of human communication is actually non-verbal. Find...

Identity & DisabilitySpeech & Stuttering
Acceptance & PrideBlocks & Stoppages
commentr/StutterJan 26, 2024
9 points

what you have sounds like a block stutter, which are most of my stuttering moments too. as there is no known cure for stuttering, i’ve been trying to accept my stutter to get me through my daily life....

Identity & DisabilitySpeech & Stuttering
Acceptance & PrideBlocks & Stoppages
commentr/StutterJan 25, 2024
2 points

Making a "haah" or "hhuuhhh-::insert word::" sound to start off. If the vocal area feels blocked off, that used to be my way of forcing it open and I might even continue doing that to this day actual...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & Stuttering
Overthinking & MonitoringBlocks & Stoppages
commentr/StutterJan 25, 2024
3 points

My dad (not biological) used to say it was his fault, although I doubt it. He didn't come into my life until I was 3 or 4. He was the first person to discipline me so I was scared of him and nervous. ...

Causes & VariabilitySpeech & Stuttering
Trauma & PsychologicalPhysical TensionBlocks & Stoppages+1 more
commentr/StutterJan 25, 2024
2 points

So usually the third person perspective happens when the stutter state feels longer than it should be. So I might get hung up/stutter on words and as I do my mind tends to go blank waiting for it to ...

Speech & StutteringIdentity & DisabilityCoping & Advocacy
Blocks & StoppagesLoss of ControlAuthenticity vs. Masking+1 more
commentr/StutterJan 25, 2024
1 points

Really fascinating. So all that goes on in our heads for what we may "need" to do compounds the effect but what about the initial issue itself. For instance, I was at the dentist today, went to say ...

Causes & VariabilityAnticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & Stuttering
Stress & Fight/FlightAvoidance & SubstitutionBlocks & Stoppages
commentr/StutterJan 25, 2024
7 points

I was also disqualified, at MEPS but it was due to my 80% hearing loss in my right ear. They didn’t say anything about my stutter. My stutter is only blocks so I’m fairly good at choosing words that I...

School & WorkSpeech & Stuttering
Employment & CareerBlocks & Stoppages
commentr/StutterJan 24, 2024
8 points

I’ve tried understanding it during a deep meditative state and it’s an overlay of unwanted behaviors and traumas I’ve gained over the years, I can’t tell if I’m overly sensitive but i definitely grown...

Causes & VariabilitySpeech & StutteringAnticipation & Avoidance
Trauma & PsychologicalOnset & Life-Stage ChangesAvoidance & Substitution+2 more
commentr/StutterJan 24, 2024
2 points

Wow that is really interesting. Something even beyond tension. I thought I was reproducing it when I did a half cough scenario like when a doctor may ask us to cough, we lock in the back area, push ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & Stuttering
Overthinking & MonitoringPhysical TensionBlocks & Stoppages
postr/StutterJan 24, 2024
8 points

My stutter is pretty much only blocks, how can i start overcoming it

My stutter is pretty much only blocks, how can i start overcoming it I’ve never really stuttered in the sense of repeating a part of a word before. It’s either being stuck on the beginning part(like h...

Speech & Stuttering
Blocks & StoppagesPhysical Tension
commentr/StutterJan 23, 2024
1 points

You don't think he'd lose control of his stutter before anything else? I think that's entirely possible. Also, no, sometimes it's just a stutter that's made fun of...

Speech & StutteringIdentity & Disability
Blocks & StoppagesStigma & Bullying
commentr/StutterJan 22, 2024
5 points

The way to get past blocks is to start making the sound you don't want to make. It feels like it's not within your control but it is, you just need to develop the skill. Starting with the easiest/safe...

Coping & AdvocacySpeech & Stuttering
Fluency TechniquesBlocks & Stoppages
commentr/StutterJan 21, 2024
2 points

I’m in a similar situation except when I block on a word I move forward and back on my feet or blink a lot which makes me look as if I’m having a seizure. Hopefully people are patient with you...

Speech & Stuttering
Physical TensionBlocks & Stoppages
commentr/StutterJan 20, 2024
2 points

Bro im literally in the same boat as you 18 with a speech block and I feel where your coming from💯...

Speech & Stuttering
Blocks & Stoppages
commentr/StutterJan 20, 2024
2 points

I can sooo understand this post. What people can see is me stuttering a little or chattering my teeth. But really underneath I'm grinding my teeth clenching my jaw trying not to nod my head uncontroll...

Speech & Stuttering
Blocks & StoppagesPhysical TensionLoss of Control
commentr/StutterJan 20, 2024
3 points

Happens with me too. I just stuck between sentences and need a few seconds to get the word out of my mouth, especially with words starting with QKTPC....

Speech & Stuttering
Blocks & Stoppages
commentr/StutterJan 19, 2024
4 points

This is what stuttering really is. It is like your voice is being suffocated or stood on....

Speech & Stuttering
Blocks & Stoppages