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commentr/StutterJul 10, 2023
14 points

Oh, I’m so sorry you’ve given up on life. I’m a 76 year old F who managed to have a successful, happy life. It wouldn’t have been so happy had I not married a professional man. I was saved from having...

Community & SupportMeds & SubstancesIdentity & Disability
Research & ResourcesHelpful Med OutcomesIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterJul 9, 2023
1 points

I stopped taking omega 3 fish oils for about 9 days and noticed a material increase in my stutter and blockages. I googled it and found this. i started to take it again and the stuttering/blockages re...

Meds & SubstancesSpeech & Stuttering
Helpful Med OutcomesBlocks & Stoppages
commentr/StutterJul 8, 2023
3 points

Joshua_Flower, you're probably right on about the sensory overload like when a computer-generated stream ‘stutters’. Those of us stutterers with neuro deficits will very soon have medications to do w...

Causes & VariabilityMeds & Substances
Neurological & BrainHelpful Med Outcomes
commentr/StutterJul 8, 2023
1 points

Great, I'm for doing anything and everything to help. Vitamins and minerals are such a non-invasive treatment, especially water-soluble ones. Good for you. Anytime any one of ushas a victory, we all...

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Situational VariabilityHelpful Med Outcomes
commentr/StutterJul 7, 2023
2 points

Again, you're nailing it. Thanks. There has been a positive result with the atypical antidepressant, Abilify. I think that might have, along with psychotherapy, given me my fluency. Sue...

Meds & SubstancesTherapy & Professional
Helpful Med OutcomesPositive Therapy Techniques
commentr/StutterJul 7, 2023
3 points

Yeah, I stay away from hard drugs. I drink coffee everyday, and use marijuana every couple of days. I use LSD and shrooms every month or so. Not as bad as other people, but i wouldn't have ever used d...

Meds & Substances
Helpful Med OutcomesRecreationa substances (e.g. Alcohol, Cannabis)Psychedelics & Microdosing
commentr/StutterJul 7, 2023
5 points

Great observation! According to [this](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/352029918_STUTTERING_DOPAMINE_AND_INCENTIVE_LEARNING) new research (2021) about the dopaminergic system: * According to...

Causes & VariabilityAnticipation & AvoidanceMeds & Substances
Neurological & BrainAnticipating StutteringHelpful Med Outcomes+2 more
commentr/StutterJul 5, 2023
4 points

I recommend going to youtube and watching Richard Simmons “sweatin to the oldies” workout video. This is the workout that I use and I feel it helps me at times. Somedays my blocks are bad no matte...

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Energy & Biological RhythmsHelpful Med Outcomes
commentr/StutterJul 5, 2023
2 points

Small amounts of cannabis help me alot with it. If I smoke too much it'll get worse cause intoxicated. But small amount makes a difference for me. Might also be cause reduced anxiety so I'm not as bo...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityMeds & Substances
Avoidance & SubstitutionStress & Fight/FlightHelpful Med Outcomes+1 more
commentr/StutterJul 4, 2023
1 points

My husband and his brother did, and still occasionally do. Our oldest child did for a hot second in his toddler years and our youngest doesn’t at all. With the oldest we were on it like white on rice ...

Parent & CaregiverMeds & Substances
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commentr/StutterJul 4, 2023
1 points

Good for you! There's some recent research there may be a relationship between Tourette’s Disease ticking and people who shutter in some instances. Not to say YOU have Touurette’s, just that both are ...

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Neurological & BrainHelpful Med OutcomesHarmful Med Outcomes
commentr/StutterJul 4, 2023
2 points

I don’t stutter but my husband does. Our 7 year old started stuttering around age 4. He’s been in speech therapy since he was 5 and rarely if ever stutters now. There are random days where he’ll have ...

Causes & VariabilityParent & CaregiverMeds & Substances
Genetic & Family FactorsEarly Concern & OnsetHelpful Med Outcomes
commentr/StutterJul 4, 2023
7 points

My daughter started to stutter at age 3, exactly when I did. I had my moment of guilt and crying. I gave it the 6 months the doctor suggested since my husband asked for that. It could be normal, but t...

Parent & CaregiverMeds & Substances
Early Concern & OnsetTreatment DecisionsHelpful Med Outcomes
commentr/StutterJul 4, 2023
8 points

You are so smart. There is new research in medically treating stuttering. The drug(s) are undergoing clinical trial at NIH.us.gov. Stutterers who have Tourette’s Syndrome and are successfully treated ...

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commentr/StutterJul 4, 2023
2 points

bb wall, I stuttered from age 4-70! I did finally recover at the age of 70 through psychotherapy dealing with an abusive childhood. My stuttering was emotionally caused. My husband and I have 2 adult...

Causes & VariabilityMeds & SubstancesParent & Caregiver
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commentr/StutterJul 4, 2023
1 points

Cymbalta in high doses improves my stutter significantly. 60mg is the recommended maximum dose, but up to 120mg can be used in certain instances. When I went from 60 to 120mg, my stutter was basically...

Meds & SubstancesAnticipation & AvoidanceCauses & Variability
Helpful Med OutcomesAnticipating StutteringStress & Fight/Flight
commentr/StutterJul 4, 2023
1 points

What kind of magnesium did you take? And what time of day did you take these vitamins? I have taken L theanine, ashwagandha, and GABA to relax me and it did help with my fluency a bit...

Meds & SubstancesCauses & Variability
Helpful Med OutcomesSituational Variability
commentr/StutterJul 4, 2023
1 points

There is no established upper limit for b1 intake, any excess b1 is excreted out through urine. You are correct that people should be cautious with b vitamins, but b1 is an exception. However, intak...

Causes & VariabilityMeds & Substances
Situational VariabilityHelpful Med Outcomes
commentr/StutterJul 4, 2023
1 points

It's wonderful to hear that you have found relief and that your stuttering has resolved itself. While it's always a good idea to consult with a healthcare professional and potentially get blood work d...

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commentr/StutterJul 4, 2023
1 points

What's use if it is returning after 4 days you supposed taking? do you take it for lifetime? please tell me how it works because my stutter also decreased after taking l theanine but i stopped because...

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Situational VariabilityMedication InquiriesHelpful Med Outcomes