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postr/StutterFeb 6, 2016
9 points

I never want to talk to anyone

I never want to talk to anyone I don’t really know where to begin this so I will just start from childhood. I have been stuttering since I was about ten years old. Growing up, this gave me huge proble...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentOverthinking & Monitoring+3 more
commentr/StutterFeb 6, 2016
1 points

Thank you for responding :) I just had an interview with Mcguire . And since i'm 17, my mom had to attend too. Unfortunately for me, she was very ignorant by saying that it is a cult and it won't wor...

Therapy & Professional
Seeking Therapy
commentr/StutterFeb 6, 2016
1 points

I live in the DMV, VA to be specific and I go to school in DC, I'd love some recommendations. ...

Therapy & Professional
Seeking Therapy
commentr/StutterFeb 6, 2016
1 points

Honestly, you need to look at it as a life changing experience. Something that is going to change your whole personality, because if you don't, it will fail. Your introverted personality currently is ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Hiding & ConcealmentHelplessness & AgencyHope & Motivation+1 more
commentr/StutterFeb 6, 2016
2 points

Try the McGuire programme if it's around your area....

commentr/StutterFeb 5, 2016
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commentr/StutterFeb 5, 2016
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postr/StutterFeb 5, 2016
1 points

Dealing with assholes in online dating

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commentr/StutterFeb 5, 2016
1 points

No problem! As of now, I would like to specialize in some kind of surgery but that can change at any moment haha. I do not see a therapist anymore, but I did see one throughout high school and start o...

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commentr/StutterFeb 5, 2016
1 points

Is this going to be live or recorded or is the reporter just going to take notes? I don't think there's too much advice I can give other than enjoy the experience. Remember that they're the ones who a...

Causes & VariabilitySchool & Work
Severity & FluctuationPublic Speaking
commentr/StutterFeb 5, 2016
1 points

I feel like I'm the odd one out here. I don't disclose. Then again, though I do have a noticeable stutter, in no way do I think it defines me. Sure, I repeat a few words a few times. I have blocks...

Identity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
Authenticity vs. MaskingAcceptance & PrideDisclosure & Telling Others
postr/StutterFeb 5, 2016
3 points

Getting interviewed for my school newspaper

Getting interviewed for my school newspaper So Monday I'm getting interviewed by my school newspaper and I am super excited and nervous and stuff. I think I know what I'm going to talk about but not c...

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Advice RequestsPersonal StoriesHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterFeb 5, 2016
1 points

I think it is because you get out of the habit of speaking smoothly. This happens to me a lot too...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & Variability
Avoidance & SubstitutionSeverity & Fluctuation
commentr/StutterFeb 5, 2016
2 points

I had speech therapy last year at the age of 25. It was okay on the whole. They mucked us around so we had a total of I think it was 4 tutors. It was good to meet other people who stammer. We're like ...

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commentr/StutterFeb 5, 2016
2 points

I have the exact same experience. In normal conversation, I'm usually pretty fine, but my stutter pops up whenever I plan out what I want to say (which includes saying my own name, because there's no ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Anticipating StutteringFeared Words & NamesAvoidance & Substitution+3 more
commentr/StutterFeb 5, 2016
1 points

Me too... I try not to over-plan because it makes me anxious but it's easier said than done....

commentr/StutterFeb 5, 2016
1 points

For presentations, I always did bullet points and I just made sure to hit all of them. You don't need an exact script to get your point across....

Anticipation & AvoidanceSchool & Work
Preparation & RehearsalPublic Speaking
commentr/StutterFeb 5, 2016
4 points

I stutter in normal speech as well, but I can definitely recognize what you're talking about. Most of a person's stutter is psychological, there's the old iceberg analogy that only 10% is actually vis...

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commentr/StutterFeb 5, 2016
4 points

Wow, that's really great and generous! I'm in my mid 20s and while I still a way to go, i've made huge strides in therapy. I have many peers who have done the same, so success in therapy is still very...

Therapy & ProfessionalSchool & WorkIdentity & Disability
Seeking TherapyPositive Therapy TechniquesPublic Speaking+1 more
commentr/StutterFeb 5, 2016
1 points

Its simple. Don't think about it. I know its easier said than done (i have this same issue) but you have to think about what youre going to say, but you can't obsess over it. Think about what you're g...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Overthinking & MonitoringAvoidance & Substitution