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> And that Strattera, which contains no amphetamines might actually help stuttering if the person truly has ADHD. I can't speak to everything you're asking but I take Strattera, have ADD/ADHD (tru...

ADHD Meds and Disfluency

ADHD Meds and Disfluency First time posting to this subreddit and have two questions. The first is what is the potential impact of stimulant-based ADHD drugs, in particular Vyvanse which is essentia...

bingo ;)...

A fair point. As long as I can’t consistently admit to my stutter I’ll have a problem. That is, I'm feel troubled about "who I am" in a way that I don't other things....

Would seriously LOVE to reduce my anxiety and the people I’m talking to as well. More than anything I’d like to make them less nervous about it but probably just need to focus on me instead....

Often I don’t share that I stutter under this assumption. That is, at the time, I feel that I may be giving a way part of the power necessary to properly talk with the person. ...

Rarely I introduce my stutter in person . I tend to think it is obvious in how I’m stuttering at the moment. Seriously considering introducing my stutter over the phone more consistently (because peop...

Agreed, sometimes an obvious elephant in the room is still an elephant in the room all the same....

The client can be comfortable around the therapist, but the therapist needs to put the client in situations where he's uncomfortable. Most people who stutter have walls/mental barriers, the therapist ...

Those are some good ideas, I especially like the one about spreading awareness! Thank you!...

What exactly is going through your head when: * You are in the act of stuttering? * People react to your stutter? The below questions are a little more "obvious" type questions but still have validi...

Totally agree. The programme isn't some magical solution, but if you work hard enough you'll do just fine. It's about putting daily effort to change your habits and mindset and so far it has worked fo...

Oh, yes!! The McGuire programme have been the best thing I ever did for myself. BUT! It really depends how much effort you put into it. You have to be strict, keep on challenging yourself for it to wo...

I think if a client is uncomfortable around a therapist then no matter how good she is, it's not really going to take hold. You need to establish trust before anything....

If you're going to be a successful therapist you can't be afraid of making your client/patient uncomfortable. I might ask her what's helped her most in dealing with it. ...

First of all, don't listen to the other people in this thread that are ragging on you for not having a question. You're trying to learn something and can ask for help! Good! Anyway, I'd suggest thin...

Yeah you are definately right, thank you for showing me this. Not trying to bring negative vibes! I am just pointing out that the concept of famous people having stuttered is a bit like the ads for fa...

I think a lot of the allegedly "recovered" ones are also very good at compensating/hiding/being covert/etc. This [James Earl Jones mini-documentary](http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/james-earl-jones-re...

Bill Withers. Tavis Smiley. Marilyn Monroe. I'll leave you and Google to finding out how they dealt with their stutters....

Thanks! ...