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commentr/StutterJul 17, 2023
2 points

If it’s for a short video I recommend drinking a little bit or smoking a little bit if you’re into that, it helps A LOT. Being in front of a camera or audience can definitely trigger stuttering. If yo...

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commentr/StutterJul 16, 2023
3 points

Tomorrow marks a full week, after I take my dose tomorrow I’ll report back! I have noticed a small improvement with my speech so far, but technically I think it takes awhile to get in your system so i...

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commentr/StutterJul 16, 2023
1 points

I used to drink everyday during work when I was a server, it definitely helped but it takes a toll on your health after a while so I just smoke weed now, but yeah it’s way easier to talk when I’m high...

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commentr/StutterJul 16, 2023
4 points

Apparently being drunk/high calms a person down so you won't stutter...

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postr/StutterJul 16, 2023
16 points

First time posting, 26 year old dude

First time posting, 26 year old dude Hi y'all! First time posting here. So I've stuttered my whole life, always talked fast, sometimes I get the thing where your throat locks up and you can't say anyt...

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commentr/StutterJul 14, 2023
2 points

Never helped me. Taking adderall daily for a year has helped a lot. My doctor said it helps lower the effect of dopamine over time wick helps spasms/ stutters....

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postr/StutterJul 14, 2023
1 points

How much mg of ashwaganda is recommended daily for stuttering?

How much mg of ashwaganda is recommended daily for stuttering? Ive started my journey like 3-4 months ago testing vitamin b1 with magnesium, i used to take around 300mg of vitamin b1 seperated, 100mg ...

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postr/StutterJul 12, 2023
10 points

First post here

First post here I have been here for quite a bit but nevera posted, mainly because i know everyone suffers stuttering differently so I dont want to upset anyone, i just want ti share some thoughts abo...

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commentr/StutterJul 11, 2023
1 points

Yes, I do think Abilify played a major role in my fluency, though my prescriber also was helping me come to terms with my abusive childhood. Although I had been in therapy various times in my life, th...

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commentr/StutterJul 11, 2023
2 points

I am in the same EXACT boat. I said the same thing a few days ago!! So apparently the medication I mentioned in the original post is supposed to work REALLY well with anti depressants. It helps to con...

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commentr/StutterJul 11, 2023
2 points

I’m (and you are) lucky to be prescribed Abilify. It takes an educated provider who truly cares about you. My experience has been totally positive. I became totally fluent 5 years ago at age 70! Sid...

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commentr/StutterJul 11, 2023
2 points

30s/F here. The best my stutter has ever been was when I was on Prozac. Kind of funny how people react so differently to these meds!...

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commentr/StutterJul 10, 2023
2 points

cutting out caffeine does help for sure I've noticed too. Unfortunately I love coffee to much to give it up...

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commentr/StutterJul 10, 2023
2 points

i have quit drinking caffine completely and it definitely helps and i take propanolol before presentation which has helped me alot...

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commentr/StutterJul 10, 2023
2 points

Yes, keep us ALL posted. Abilify might not work immediately but don't give up too soon. It caused nothing adverse in me and I'm elderly, even. There's new research that in many cases, medication can ...

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commentr/StutterJul 10, 2023
2 points

It helps alright, def more the CBD strain I have rather than the high THC strain I have. I def think it helps but I would say maybe 20% not nearly what I’d like it to be. And that fucking sucks! Thank...

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commentr/StutterJul 10, 2023
1 points

Omg right! I hate drinking because I hate the taste of alcohol so much but I def used to a ton and my stutter was literally gone for short periods of time. I used to bartend so I was always drunk lol....

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commentr/StutterJul 10, 2023
1 points

Something else I’d like to add, I was prescribed a low dose of Xanax about six years back, it was .25mg. It wasn’t for my stutter it was for anxiety. I noticed that when I was on it, it did help me a ...

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commentr/StutterJul 10, 2023
7 points

Glad to see your trying it out! Let us all know how it works for you. Weed works best for me but I've never tried abilify so I'd like to hear about your results...

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postr/StutterJul 10, 2023
54 points

I am a 31 yo female who stutters, I have just been prescribed Abilify

I am a 31 yo female who stutters, I have just been prescribed Abilify Hi! I have been stuttering ever since I was about six years old. My dad used to have a little stutter as a kid but he got undernea...

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