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commentr/StutterJul 19, 2017
3 points

There is no one size fits all advice for stuttering. There is difference in severity, personality, support network and genetics factors that all play a role. Your 'just be confident bruh' advice isn't...

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postr/StutterJul 19, 2017
24 points

In response to the "Don't be a victim thread"

In response to the "Don't be a victim thread" That thread seemed to really hit a nerve with some people and I'd like to share my perspective, as I think the OP had a good idea but didn't really expres...

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commentr/StutterJul 18, 2017
1 points

I used to have a very severe stutter into my late 30's and I am still in my late 30's and I am now making cold calls to businesses for my company and successfully doing it. It took a massive amount of...

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commentr/StutterJul 18, 2017
6 points

I also had a moderare-severe stutter as a kid which I eventually and gradually grew out of as I exited my teens and into my 20's. I can't identify any thing in particular that I did or that happened t...

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commentr/StutterJul 18, 2017
1 points

Also over time I got tired and angry but never showed it, of people pointing out my stutter. So it kinda corrected itself like if your teacher keeps telling you failed test it kinda self motivates to...

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commentr/StutterJul 18, 2017
-2 points

Not being able to say your name happens because air flow and you focus too much on your stutter or you try too hard to force the word out l, to lessen or resolve this problem I recommend practicing th...

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commentr/StutterJul 18, 2017
1 points

I used to be in same position a few months ago, basically what works for me is I just let go of fear, I just stop caring about what other people think and I project a positive attitude and a steady st...

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commentr/StutterJul 18, 2017
4 points

If you used to stutter then you'd be more understanding of the guys situation. My guess is you're one of those people who stuttered as a child and then quickly grew out of it thinking its just an easy...

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commentr/StutterJul 18, 2017
0 points

Hahaha I was aiming at him for being overly harsh on you but if you want me to make fun of you that's fine too. The military isn't the boy's club, stop being so dramatic nerd. Why would I refer to yo...

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commentr/StutterJul 18, 2017
1 points

nobody said i have PTSD. wrong thread. why do you assume you know things you don't? i've stuttered my entire life and have seen countless SLPs and been through hundreds of hours of therapy. i practic...

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commentr/StutterJul 18, 2017
0 points

I'm 18 sir, not a big difference and I used have a severe stutter at 17 too but I learned how to fix it, I gave you advice how to fix it. I don't even know that guy but his comment was funny stop gett...

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commentr/StutterJul 18, 2017
1 points

Yes I took the same class I used to have a flow / stutter problem too but I put in the work and practice people like you get a free ride and haven't earned it properly, not saying help is bad but what...

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commentr/StutterJul 18, 2017
0 points

I used to stutter too but I don't make BS excuses I learned how to fix it because I learned not make excuses that's my point. You limit and put yourself down. I know it's hard I used to be there but c...

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commentr/StutterJul 18, 2017
1 points

There are some decent books on Amazon that can help you. I've found it's a combination of everything and I mean everything. Your attitude about your speech is important. For me negative thoughts breed...

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commentr/StutterJul 18, 2017
-2 points

Oh so you already graduated ? Who cares what university you come from if you make excuses for not talking to people your the problem. You can't go your whole life without facing your fear of public sp...

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commentr/StutterJul 18, 2017
6 points

Some stutters have serious problems with stutter and can hardly say their name. There are a few things more fundamental in this life than than speaking and communicating. Imagine every single time you...

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commentr/StutterJul 18, 2017
-2 points

That's such BS dude you'll never progress in life if you keep putting yourself down to have a stutter. I stutter too but I still practice and give oral presentations. Total crap, " focus on content of...

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commentr/StutterJul 18, 2017
3 points

I hate when people try to finish my words but say the wrong word. My husband is the only person on the planet that says the right ones 100% of the time. We've been married 7 years and he knows exactly...

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commentr/StutterJul 17, 2017
1 points

My friends use to always order for me and they didn't mind. But now that I'm off to college they're not going to be around so now I can finally be myself. Also I get more scared when the cashier is mo...

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commentr/StutterJul 17, 2017
1 points

yeah this happens a lot to me to. I've thought of just handing a note to the cashier and saying im mute and have my order on the paper....

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