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commentr/StutterFeb 4, 2021
7 points

We've all felt this and in reality it does suck, but there are ways that you can make it better. The envy of seeing other people talk effortlessly did used to hurt, but man what can you do! Nothing, s...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionVoluntary Stuttering & ExposureAuthenticity vs. Masking+1 more
commentr/StutterFeb 3, 2021
1 points

I'm pretty comfortable with the fact that I do stutter so last year I started doing it because I was frustrated with the long pauses and blocks. I hope it helps you as well!...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureFrustration & Anger
commentr/StutterFeb 1, 2021
23 points

This is a tough one, I will say. I think that my best advice is to give her the tools to be open about her stutter, and teach her to tell others about it so they can hope to be patient with her. At t...

Parent & CaregiverCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Home SupportFluency TechniquesVoluntary Stuttering & Exposure+3 more
commentr/StutterJan 21, 2021
5 points

You get comfortable about being uncomfortable and you push through. If you have to present, then practice every single day. If you have to use the phone, buy one off of Ebay and practice every singl...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Avoidance & SubstitutionOverthinking & MonitoringMindset shift+1 more
commentr/StutterJan 17, 2021
0 points

Meditation, read slowly 10 mins a day, talk to new people, go out of your comfort zone, accept yourself, don’t hessitate and be scared when a word comes where u block on just say it don’t avoid words,...

Identity & DisabilityAnticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Acceptance & PrideAvoidance & SubstitutionMindfulness & Breathing+1 more
commentr/StutterJan 16, 2021
2 points

I’m so prooud of you my buddy!!!! Small wins are very important. I know this may sound anxious, but try to volunteer for every speaking opportunity you get. Be it getting the mail, or going shopping, ...

Emotional ExperienceCoping & Advocacy
Hope & MotivationVoluntary Stuttering & Exposure
commentr/StutterJan 15, 2021
3 points

That’s AWESOME! Keep that up, it’s really hard to push yourself out of your comfort zone like that, but I think it’s best so we can see that these are things we can do and should do! And never beat yo...

Emotional ExperienceCoping & Advocacy
Hope & MotivationVoluntary Stuttering & Exposure
commentr/StutterJan 14, 2021
1 points

It certainly helps to practice speaking in whatever situation is available to you even if it means speaking alone. When speaking with others it is important to keep in mind the flight or fight respons...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureHope & MotivationAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterJan 11, 2021
2 points

I am 24 too ! I was scared of the phones but in July, I went abroad for a new job, and I have done two weeks in quarantine in an hotel where I should order my food by phone each day for the next day. ...

Coping & Advocacy
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureSelf-Advocacy & Boundaries
commentr/StutterJan 10, 2021
2 points

Well I rarely get the house to myself - my two kids are usually tearing around. It doesn't really matter if anyone else is in the house I guess, though I do prefer it when I'm alone as I like to recor...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Experiential AssociationVoluntary Stuttering & Exposure
commentr/StutterJan 4, 2021
2 points

You've come to the right place 💪 I was really into game before i started helping people who stutter. And I started approaching women when I was still stuttering. There are ways to do it to use your...

Social & RelationshipsCoping & Advocacy
Dating & RomanceVoluntary Stuttering & Exposure
commentr/StutterJan 4, 2021
1 points

Letting yourself stutter is a good thing, it will give you confidence and ironically just the thought of letting yourself is like a reverse psychology effect and will lessen or take away your stutter ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionMindset shiftVoluntary Stuttering & Exposure+1 more
commentr/StutterJan 4, 2021
1 points

Sure, you can ignore your stutter and go on but it won't give you any real confidence because the fact is still there, I've done this for 20 years. This mindset is just a basic defense mechanism our b...

Coping & Advocacy
Mindset shiftFluency TechniquesVoluntary Stuttering & Exposure
commentr/StutterDec 30, 2020
2 points

Try to desensitize yourself when listening to stutterers talking, you can find other stutterers in our Stutter Support Discord Server where you can text, voice chat, and game with other stutterers fro...

Coping & AdvocacyCommunity & SupportSocial & Relationships
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureResearch & ResourcesFriendships & Belonging
commentr/StutterDec 29, 2020
1 points

I’m just gonna slide in here real quick, who’s trying to stutter together 💙😂...

Coping & AdvocacyCommunity & Support
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureHumor & Community Tone
commentr/StutterDec 29, 2020
1 points

Thank you for the comment. My plan is to talk as much as possible so I become desensitized. And to keep what I was doing: Proper breathing + mindfulness meditation + being relaxed most of the time....

Coping & AdvocacyAnticipation & Avoidance
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureMindfulness & BreathingOverthinking & Monitoring
commentr/StutterDec 28, 2020
2 points

Stress used to make all the difference for me. Though it was by no means stress that triggered it, my stutter was always random although consistent on say...my name...or the name of my company but th...

Causes & VariabilitySpeech & StutteringCoping & Advocacy
Stress & Fight/FlightBlocks & StoppagesVoluntary Stuttering & Exposure
commentr/StutterDec 28, 2020
3 points

I wanted to make this video in hopes I could help anyone by explaining what worked for me. I had wanted to talk about it for so long but it was so difficult to explain what it meant to not think abo...

Identity & DisabilityCoping & Advocacy
Authenticity vs. MaskingMindset shiftVoluntary Stuttering & Exposure
commentr/StutterDec 28, 2020
1 points

I saw as speech therapist for a while and one of the first exercise we did was to work to get rid of these “gremlins” (I know sounds childish) that tell us that we sound dumb or foolish to others when...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & DisabilityCommunity & Support
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureAcceptance & PrideValidation & Empathy
commentr/StutterDec 28, 2020
1 points

I see it as something that benefits me. A tool that I can use for my own development (since it indicates when you are being fake in some way) And also something that allows me to find and connect wi...

Identity & DisabilityCoping & Advocacy
Authenticity vs. MaskingVoluntary Stuttering & ExposureMindset shift