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commentr/StutterMar 13, 2016
4 points

That's pretty common. I find people will sometimes tell me they never knew I stuttered, they just thought I had a slightly odd way of speaking. I imagine it has something to do with that we are overl...

Identity & Disability
Authenticity vs. MaskingIdentity & Self-Perception
postr/StutterMar 12, 2016
7 points

My Poetry Class

My Poetry Class I don't know when my stutter developed, though I think it developed later, since I only really started noticing it in college. (My parents would be no help, as they don't like to talk ...

Causes & VariabilityIdentity & Disability
Severity & FluctuationIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterMar 12, 2016
1 points

The biggest impact would be learning from a speech therapist about the techniques that suit my speech disfluencies and reading the book mentioned above. Even if you dont have access to a therapist, de...

Therapy & ProfessionalCoping & Advocacy
Seeking TherapyMindfulness & BreathingFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterMar 12, 2016
1 points

So meditation had the biggest impact on your speech ? I started recently to meditate using headspace.org but so far seems pretty hard . What material did you use?...

Coping & AdvocacyMeds & Substances
Mindfulness & BreathingHelpful Med Outcomes
commentr/StutterMar 11, 2016
1 points

That's kind of how I am with Vitamin D supplements. I feel like they put me in a better mood which in turn makes me less anxious, but it might just be a placebo effect....

Meds & Substances
Helpful Med Outcomes
commentr/StutterMar 11, 2016
2 points

I know the feeling. I remember finishing a nerve-racking English presentation and feeling extremely confident and energetic afterwards when the class was over ...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Hope & MotivationAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterMar 11, 2016
1 points

I usually block on the first sound of a word. To overcome it I use the technique of elongating it. If I find myself slightly out of breath, I take a deep breath. I used to find doing that might look o...

Coping & AdvocacyAnticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Fluency TechniquesHiding & ConcealmentAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterMar 11, 2016
1 points

It kept getting better after therapists and practice. However, there were still blocks and increase in stress levels made it exponentially worse...

Causes & Variability
Severity & FluctuationStress & Fight/Flight
commentr/StutterMar 11, 2016
1 points

> How do you incorporate meditation during a social situation? Meditation practice offline helps me stay in the moment, stay relaxed and not let negative emotions get to me. >Do you feel bad at...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Mindfulness & BreathingAcceptance & PrideShame & Embarrassment+1 more
commentr/StutterMar 11, 2016
1 points

This is actually a really complicated question and a lot of research is being done to understand it. Stuttering in young children naturally has a high recovery rate-- as many as 80-90% of kids who stu...

Therapy & ProfessionalCauses & VariabilitySpeech & Stuttering
Seeking TherapyNeurological & BrainOnset & Life-Stage Changes
commentr/StutterMar 11, 2016
1 points

What exercises do you recommend we do, along with meditatio.. to cure blocks?...

Coping & Advocacy
Fluency TechniquesMindfulness & Breathing
commentr/StutterMar 11, 2016
1 points

Glad to hear its working again, Yes keep us updated, I may order some on Amazon....

commentr/StutterMar 11, 2016
1 points

I would say keep practicing the exercises. I think we stutterers need to work on both the physical game through speech exercises and the mental game. ...

Coping & Advocacy
Fluency TechniquesMindfulness & Breathing
commentr/StutterMar 11, 2016
1 points

Thanks for sharing. How severe was your stuttering before this?...

Causes & Variability
Severity & Fluctuation
commentr/StutterMar 11, 2016
3 points

When will this happen? I'm 30 years old now and still struggle with giving less fucks....

commentr/StutterMar 10, 2016
2 points

That is ... so... great! You deserve all of that applause you got! What an amazing triumph!...

commentr/StutterMar 10, 2016
1 points

Great advice/story, thanks for sharing. How do you incorporate meditation during a social situation? I practice meditation and it works out good with my speech if im talking to people Im comfortable a...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Mindfulness & BreathingAnxiety & Social JudgmentShame & Embarrassment+1 more
commentr/StutterMar 10, 2016
2 points

That is TOO COOL! Proud of you man!...

commentr/StutterMar 10, 2016
1 points

Ive been meditating for over a year now and it has helped me deal with the negative emotions that come from stuttering but it hasnt helped my speech itself unfortunately, still get very strong blocks....

Coping & AdvocacySpeech & Stuttering
Mindfulness & BreathingBlocks & Stoppages
commentr/StutterMar 10, 2016
1 points

Thanks for sharing this. I've been meditating since last year and it's helped a lot....