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commentr/StutterOct 30, 2024
2 points

I knew this would happen to me if I just started with self therapy, so I first bought Atomic Habits to study how to get motivated and stick to the plan long term. It's a great motivational book filled...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Fluency TechniquesMindfulness & BreathingAnxiety & Social Judgment
postr/StutterOct 30, 2024
52 points

Looking for advice on dating someone with a stutter

Looking for advice on dating someone with a stutter Hii everyone!! I recently started dating a guy who has a stutter, and I’m hoping to learn more about how to be supportive. I tend to finish his sent...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Fluency TechniquesAnxiety & Social JudgmentListener Reactions+1 more
commentr/StutterOct 30, 2024
3 points

Sometimes other sttuterers underestimate severe stuttering as they dont have it . Even I didnt have that thoughts, but use to have a severe stutter. The only advice that occurs to me is to practice fl...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceCoping & Advocacy
Severity & FluctuationHope & MotivationFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterOct 30, 2024
1 points

It's very good actually. It will make you more aware and comfortable with your voice. Try different exercises when recording and see how you progress....

Coping & Advocacy
Fluency Techniques
commentr/StutterOct 29, 2024
8 points

Don't give up bro. May I ask you how much have you been practicing daily? After reading and researching various self-therapies and motivational books for more than two months, I have finally started ...

Coping & AdvocacyCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Fluency TechniquesStress & Fight/FlightHope & Motivation+1 more
commentr/StutterOct 29, 2024
4 points

Hello there 👋 I'm not an expert but just another stutterer (since my 7 yo) and wanting to try to answer your questions (can't say all my answers are right, I accept all correction and additions) (so...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceCoping & Advocacy
Neurological & BrainTrauma & PsychologicalAnxiety & Social Judgment+3 more
commentr/StutterOct 29, 2024
3 points

reading out loud from a book was easier for me as well but i didn’t drool; i did choke on my spit once while popcorn reading😭😭😭...

Coping & AdvocacySpeech & Stuttering
Fluency TechniquesPhysical Tension
commentr/StutterOct 29, 2024
2 points

what helped me present stuff in school is just looking at the paper/slides i was presenting and read them out loud! it might be different for everyone but seeing the words i need to read out loud made...

Coping & AdvocacyMeds & Substances
Fluency TechniquesRecreationa substances (e.g. Alcohol, Cannabis)
commentr/StutterOct 29, 2024
1 points

My personal techniques: Speak slowly, try to speak with power and self confidence, breath properly, relax, speak with yourself (or trusted friends or family) at home. That has helped me A LOT....

Coping & AdvocacyAnticipation & AvoidanceCauses & Variability
Fluency TechniquesOverthinking & MonitoringEnergy & Biological Rhythms
commentr/StutterOct 29, 2024
5 points

I dont know who else, but I was better at reading out loud than just talking, so I would get through it just fine, but not without having my heart racing. Though I would trip here and there. Also di...

Coping & AdvocacySpeech & Stuttering
Fluency TechniquesPhysical Tension
commentr/StutterOct 29, 2024
0 points

Alright this might sound a bit stupid or whatever but imma give you a little technique I learnt from speech and language therapy about a year or two ago. Basically when you speak, (I know EVERYONE ...

Coping & AdvocacyAnticipation & Avoidance
Fluency TechniquesOverthinking & Monitoring
commentr/StutterOct 28, 2024
1 points

Work hard at your job. That is what employers notice. Don't give up trying. My stutter didn't improve until I was 24. One commenter stated to work on breathing, I agree with this. When I did early int...

Coping & AdvocacyCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Fluency TechniquesEnergy & Biological RhythmsHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterOct 28, 2024
4 points

according to my speech therapist, blocking, repeating several words or sentences, facial tension etc. are behaviors that we adopt unconsciously when we want to stop ourselves from stuttering (for exam...

Coping & AdvocacyAnticipation & Avoidance
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureFluency TechniquesAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterOct 28, 2024
10 points

What really helps is just to slow down.. try meditations everyday, deep breathing and do not rush yourself. If you know the block will come, take a deep breath and pronounce the first letter softly an...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Mindfulness & BreathingFluency TechniquesAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterOct 28, 2024
3 points

Practice practice practice! I made a law for myself that every day before starting work or any enjoyable activity, my 30 minutes of speech technique training has to be done. This morning I called up m...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Fluency TechniquesMindfulness & BreathingAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterOct 27, 2024
2 points

Remember just cause youve been to dozens of therapist doesnt mean they were all good and maybe you just didnt have enough time with them. Are you just "practicing" at speech therapy or are you practic...

Therapy & ProfessionalCoping & AdvocacyCauses & Variability
Seeking TherapyTherapy ExperiencesFluency Techniques+2 more
commentr/StutterOct 27, 2024
1 points

I think it makes sense because when presenting we might use a different voice, speak more slowly and with more energy. In social situations we use our regular speech pattern which is more prone to int...

Coping & AdvocacyCauses & Variability
Fluency TechniquesSituational Variability
commentr/StutterOct 27, 2024
6 points

Somebody here recommended Character AI to practice speaking and I've been amazed with how useful it is. It feels like talking to a real person, you can pick a topic and tell the AI exactly what kind o...

Community & SupportCoping & Advocacy
Research & ResourcesFluency Techniques
postr/StutterOct 27, 2024
15 points

Why does nobody use the voice channels on our Discord?

Why does nobody use the voice channels on our Discord? Why does nobody use the voice channels on our Discord? I just joined and it’s completely inactive. I just want to practice my speech as much a...

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Advice RequestsFluency Techniques
postr/StutterOct 27, 2024
1 points

Why does is nobody in the voice channels on our Discord?

Why does is nobody in the voice channels on our Discord? I just joined and it’s completely inactive. I just want to practice my speech as much as possible, if anyone else wants to practice can you p...

Community & SupportCoping & Advocacy
Advice RequestsFluency Techniques