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commentr/StutterMay 28, 2016
1 points

Because its scripted? Stutterers usually find it hard to speak when they're put on the spot and expected to say the right thing on their own. ...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Avoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterMay 27, 2016
2 points

Well mate, you decide what your life is going to look like. You can dwell over it and live your life waiting for death, or try to change your mindset. I know that's much easier said than done, but c...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentMindset shift+3 more
commentr/StutterMay 27, 2016
3 points

Try to find happiness in other things rather than speaking. I've accepted that I'll never be happy communicating with weird facial expressions and hard blocks. I'll continue my life only talking when...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentQuality of Life
commentr/StutterMay 27, 2016
5 points

There is no cure for stuttering. However there are lots of well-researched practices and techniques for smoothing things out and reducing the effect it has on your communication. I have a bachelor's d...

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Avoidance & SubstitutionMindset shiftSelf-Advocacy & Boundaries+3 more
commentr/StutterMay 27, 2016
3 points

Do I just accept this BS? whats the point in that, it's not gonna cure shit. Thanks for the advice anyways...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterMay 27, 2016
3 points

Thanks! Yea just when you want to prove to people that you have a stutter it just never seems to come through haha but believe me earlier that I was probably struggling like no other to say my name at...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionSelf-Advocacy & BoundariesAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterMay 26, 2016
4 points

Just think which words will give you the least trouble and use them. Since S words flow well for me I would say, "hello, I submitted a job application and was wondering what the status is?" I know how...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionQuality of Life
commentr/StutterMay 26, 2016
3 points

Oh my gosh I forgot how terrible it was a few weeks ago... I got an Uber and the traffic was terrible. She asked me if I knew the traffic was going to be bad. My response: "yeah I-I-I usu-usu-usually ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & Stuttering
Avoidance & SubstitutionBlocks & StoppagesRepetitions & Prolongations
commentr/StutterMay 25, 2016
8 points

I'm really not into this stuttering acceptance bullshit like "it's part of you, it makes you unique, etc". Fuck that. I see stuttering as an annoying fuck that I must continue fighting to have somewh...

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Avoidance & SubstitutionMindset shiftHope & Motivation+1 more
commentr/StutterMay 23, 2016
2 points

Agreed, definitely a good way of doing it. People who stutter are great listeners generally! Haha. But this is a great alternative to not speaking at all....

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionFriendships & Belonging
commentr/StutterMay 22, 2016
4 points

I hate small talk but I found the best way to deal with it while talking to a minimum is to constantly ask the other person questions. I found that a lot of people love taking about themselves so I j...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionFriendships & Belonging
commentr/StutterMay 22, 2016
3 points

What people don't ever take advantage of is mock interviews. If your college offers them, DO THEM. They'll be able to tell you what you should say as well. In my opinion, just get the elephant out of...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacySchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionPreparation & RehearsalSelf-Advocacy & Boundaries+1 more
commentr/StutterMay 22, 2016
1 points

Making small talk is the worst for me.. I usually let the other person dominate the conversation and I'll drop my little bits and pieces in between. If someone notices your stutter, they won't be off...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionFriendships & Belonging
commentr/StutterMay 22, 2016
1 points

I usually do the same thing as you did. Just use the same filler words and keep what I say as small as possible....

Anticipation & Avoidance
Avoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterMay 22, 2016
1 points

I'm known as that... i only can talk to a few people without stuttering badly, and everyone else I stutter talking to. So I don't talk that much, and I just look at my phone. Everyone thinks I'm antis...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilitySocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentPropositionality & Weight+1 more
postr/StutterMay 21, 2016
5 points

How do you deal with people that want to make small talk with you?

How do you deal with people that want to make small talk with you? The other day I ran into this elderly lady who kept wanting to chit chat with me about everything from her cats to her garden then fi...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & Concealment
commentr/StutterMay 21, 2016
2 points

Only thing I can suggest is try speaking very slowly and take breaths every several words. Also, when you're alone speak to yourself in this relaxed very slow way....

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Avoidance & SubstitutionFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterMay 21, 2016
3 points

Stuttering is tough. I used to let fear dominate my life. Fear of speaking gave me anxiety yada yada yada. Try to replace the fear with fun. I know that sounds crazy but try to lighten up. We stutter ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentStress & Fight/Flight+2 more
postr/StutterMay 21, 2016
9 points

Stuttering/Anxiety

Stuttering/Anxiety My stuttering goes to overdrive when I am explaining something to my friends or just hanging out with my friends in general. I am absolutely horrible at telling stories as you can i...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
postr/StutterMay 20, 2016
3 points

Stuttering Problem - how can I fix it?

Stuttering Problem - how can I fix it? Hey all, I've had a stuttering problem since I was born, and it's not too serious. However, it comes up at random times, which really really bothers me. Wheneve...

Causes & VariabilityAnticipation & Avoidance
Severity & FluctuationAvoidance & Substitution