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commentr/StutterSep 11, 2017
5 points

I have done all of these things and still stutter...I've worked jobs where I've had to communicate with multiple people during the day. I worked fast food and to deal with 100+ customers and had to ta...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilitySchool & Work
Anticipating StutteringAvoidance & SubstitutionOverthinking & Monitoring+2 more
commentr/StutterSep 11, 2017
1 points

Most if not all of us will agree. The hard thing is finding the specific "software problem" and, of course, finding a cure....

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterSep 11, 2017
2 points

Yes, absolutely. I work in a cube surrounded by others. I'm pretty used to it now though. The best thing I can recommend is to pretend there is no one around and just speak slowly. Easier said than ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Avoidance & SubstitutionFluency Techniques
postr/StutterSep 11, 2017
17 points

Does anyone else hate being on the phone in front of other people?

Does anyone else hate being on the phone in front of other people? When i have to make a phone call i always have to go outside or to a different room if there is someone around. I just feel like i wi...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSpeech & Stuttering
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
commentr/StutterSep 11, 2017
2 points

I agree with goodnightnow's comment. But i find it more a bad habit that's hard to change. I can compare it to weightloss. They follow diets, remove all carbs or another essential part of a healthy di...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & Variability
Avoidance & SubstitutionSeverity & Fluctuation
commentr/StutterSep 10, 2017
1 points

Spanish is my first language, but I stutter more when I speak it. I stutter less when speaking English....

Anticipation & Avoidance
Anticipating StutteringAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterSep 10, 2017
1 points

I used to do this when I was younger I don't know why I stopped do you go like uh and it make it sound like you thought for a split second and go uhh taha or does it sound like uhtaha my name is Del I...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Avoidance & Substitution
postr/StutterSep 10, 2017
11 points

I don't want to date because of my stutter

I don't want to date because of my stutter So my family has been pestering me to go on blind dates and find myself a partner (i'm a girl) but i even hate the idea of it. I don't want to be ridiculed b...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentShame & Embarrassment+3 more
commentr/StutterSep 10, 2017
3 points

I know one that works all the time. My name is Taha. I get stuck on the T. So I say a soft 'Uh-Taha'. Its barely noticeable when I say it like that. People usually think it's Taha. I was so hones...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterSep 9, 2017
1 points

I also do this, it's not completely smooth for me but it's hell of a lot better than going straight for my name...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterSep 9, 2017
2 points

i have trouble too but i usually like starting with something that is easy to say. I breathe in and out slowly,cough, do something to make it easier for me to say then i say" Im ____" If i say my name...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterSep 9, 2017
1 points

Thank you, I just really hope I am able to articulate and get my point across meetings. I will definitely need to prepare my speech and go over topics before I get into these situations.. my biggest p...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Anticipating StutteringAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterSep 9, 2017
1 points

Thanks for the words of encouragement. TBH I feel like I got this far by words substitution and other bad habits, but i noticed lately that I am stuttering more openly either way. ...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Avoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterSep 9, 2017
1 points

I probably stutter more in Cantonese, even though I am much more fluent in English. Part of it might have to do with just not being confident/proficient enough at Cantonese, since I only speak it at h...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Anticipating StutteringAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterSep 9, 2017
1 points

What's best is for you to take the new job. However knowing me if I were in your situation I most likely wouldn't. There is nothing I can't fuck up. Small talk, meetings, interactions, will give me mo...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Avoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterSep 8, 2017
1 points

I don't mind being the How To Speak To Fellow Humans Police, so you can call me that if you want. OP's not getting flamed because he's not insulting anyone. ...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Avoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterSep 8, 2017
1 points

That is probably the only con and yeah, i know it sounds cowardly. Thanks again for wishing me luck. Still need to sleep on this over the weekend. ...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Avoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterSep 8, 2017
2 points

Haha yeah there's a huge part of me inside that feels this way. I really need to weigh the pros/cons and think about this over the weekend....

Anticipation & Avoidance
Avoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterSep 8, 2017
3 points

I probably wouldn't take it, i don't feel like the extra stress would be worth the money. But that's just me :)...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Avoidance & Substitution
postr/StutterSep 8, 2017
12 points

Should I leave my job for another???

Should I leave my job for another??? It really troubles me that I need to think about my speech impediment when deciding to choose a job because for many people they have other factors that they look ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & SubstitutionHiding & Concealment+3 more