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commentr/StutterSep 9, 2020
2 points

Whatever the ratio is, Self compassion and a little humour helps. Sometimes I’m just more disfluent than others, and vice versa. My therapist (he also stuttered) told me once before a phone job inte...

Identity & DisabilityCoping & AdvocacyCommunity & Support
Acceptance & PrideVoluntary Stuttering & ExposureValidation & Empathy
commentr/StutterSep 5, 2020
2 points

I mean it's not like you can get rid of it overnight. If you stutter, then the audience shall the fuck listen to your every stutter. If they don't like it it's their problem. Remember that you are doi...

Identity & DisabilityCoping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Acceptance & PrideVoluntary Stuttering & ExposureHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterSep 3, 2020
1 points

I practiced in front of a mirror for months until it became boring. When I had to do it in a real time application, I did it. I desensitized myself by practicing all those months and the brain 🧠 ...

Coping & Advocacy
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterSep 2, 2020
4 points

Atleast you’re working and willing to put yourself in these situations instead of running from them. Be proud of yourself. Maybe practice in front of the mirror or try easy onset’s and rhythmic speak...

Emotional ExperienceCoping & Advocacy
Hope & MotivationFluency TechniquesVoluntary Stuttering & Exposure
commentr/StutterSep 1, 2020
3 points

I'm 20 years old, I stutter a lot and I also suffer from tongue "paralysis" - my tongue gets stuck in a syllable and I have to completely stop talking, relax my tongue and take a deep breath to be abl...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityCoping & Advocacy
Avoidance & SubstitutionSeverity & FluctuationVoluntary Stuttering & Exposure+1 more
commentr/StutterAug 30, 2020
1 points

I used to at the beginning but once I got more confident playing I realized I can just choose to stop...

Coping & Advocacy
Voluntary Stuttering & Exposure
postr/StutterAug 28, 2020
6 points

Psychogenic stuttering flared up

Psychogenic stuttering flared up My stuttering seems tied to stress and activities that carry a heavy cognitive load. I probably have a learning disorder, so it happens that my brain gets overworked w...

Causes & VariabilityCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Stress & Fight/FlightTrauma & PsychologicalVoluntary Stuttering & Exposure+1 more
commentr/StutterAug 28, 2020
3 points

Well, you see... >thinking that I could potentially mess up It doesn't matter whether you mess up or not. The real challenge you have ahead of you is actually getting to the point where you might...

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Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterAug 25, 2020
1 points

Didn't work for me either. Took me to learn "game" that started my journey to overcome my stutter...

Coping & Advocacy
Voluntary Stuttering & Exposure
commentr/StutterAug 25, 2020
2 points

Wow I think what you did was genius.. my stutter mostly comes up when I’m talking on phone just blocks nothing comes out!!! I even quit my last job bcoz of it I’m gonna try ur method i hope it will wo...

Coping & AdvocacyAnticipation & Avoidance
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposurePreparation & Rehearsal
commentr/StutterAug 24, 2020
2 points

I have no idea actually, i just completely forgot about it (i have bad memory), but i think it took me some days...

Coping & Advocacy
Voluntary Stuttering & Exposure
commentr/StutterAug 24, 2020
4 points

The office phone (well, any phone) was my nemesis. So what I did was buy the same phone on Ebay and I practiced every day making and receiving phone calls. Many may seem this silly but when you can...

Coping & AdvocacyAnticipation & Avoidance
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposurePreparation & Rehearsal
commentr/StutterAug 21, 2020
3 points

Hey hey! I am 15 I was in a similar situation like you, I want to ask out my crush for over 3 years and I still can’t bring myself to it... but other than that I feel kinda normal now I mean I still s...

Social & RelationshipsCoping & AdvocacyCommunity & Support
Dating & RomanceVoluntary Stuttering & ExposureValidation & Empathy
commentr/StutterAug 18, 2020
2 points

One of my friend told me this and it hit me deep. That if you feel after five years someone won't remember this thing then you shouldnt be shameful to do. That I'll fit in our situation, there has bee...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionVoluntary Stuttering & ExposureAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterAug 16, 2020
2 points

I know it’s really hard. Honestly, I feel you. Sometimes it needs to get worse before it gets better. The fact that you are on here writing about it is AMAZING. I was in denial for so long and it ma...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & DisabilityTherapy & Professional
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureAcceptance & PridePositive Therapy Techniques
commentr/StutterAug 13, 2020
5 points

English isnt my main language, i'll try to explain the best i can. the techniques where: easy/smooth start , hyperarticulation, cancelation, pause , pause + smooth start , volunteer stutter (stutterin...

Therapy & ProfessionalCoping & AdvocacyCommunity & Support
Positive Therapy TechniquesVoluntary Stuttering & ExposurePersonal Stories+1 more
postr/StutterAug 12, 2020
12 points

psychedelics and stuttering

psychedelics and stuttering Hi guys, I wanted to share an experience I had with psychedelics and how it related with my stuttering. Please take what I say with a grain of salt. I’m not a speech thera...

Causes & VariabilityMeds & SubstancesIdentity & Disability
Trauma & PsychologicalPsychedelics & MicrodosingAuthenticity vs. Masking+2 more
commentr/StutterAug 10, 2020
1 points

Yes, that's 'provoking' in a different sense. OP's asking about an *interpersonal* sense, and not any therapeutical context. - *EDIT: Note that the choice of word was mine. I used it in relation to...

Coping & Advocacy
Voluntary Stuttering & Exposure
commentr/StutterAug 9, 2020
3 points

I have to slightly disagree here. In therapy we may put clients into situations that will provoke stuttering. It is all done in a therapeutic environment so the client can use fluency enhancing stra...

Coping & AdvocacyAnticipation & Avoidance
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureAvoidance & SubstitutionHiding & Concealment
commentr/StutterAug 6, 2020
3 points

Practice, so practice in negative situations. It’s probably the worst idea because it is embarrassing but once you get over a few humps it will be a snowball affect....

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureHope & Motivation