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commentr/StutterDec 17, 2015
1 points

hahahah, made my day!...

commentr/StutterDec 16, 2015
1 points

I've considered changing it legally for some months. At the moment, I introduce myself with my middle name which is stutter-free. It's not a perfect solution since many situations require you to ident...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Avoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterDec 16, 2015
2 points

Thank you all so much, I really appreciate this. ...

commentr/StutterDec 16, 2015
1 points

And teachers and friends and strangers and colleagues... _etc._ Some of them do choose to ask about it instead, of course....

Social & Relationships
Listener Reactions
postr/StutterDec 16, 2015
1 points

Why is stuttering not considered a disability?

Why is stuttering not considered a disability? [deleted]...

commentr/StutterDec 16, 2015
2 points

You sound like my mother. ...

commentr/StutterDec 16, 2015
1 points

I've been taking anxiety medication and I think it's helping me control my stuttering. I'm not healed by any means, but I noticed an improvement. ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceMeds & Substances
Anticipating StutteringHelpful Med Outcomes
commentr/StutterDec 16, 2015
1 points

I came here to write this. Seriously, people — women, men, it doesn't matter — will respect you more if you own your stutter. It's mortifying, I know, but being yourself is so much more attractive. Wo...

Identity & Disability
Acceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterDec 15, 2015
2 points

I second this, just knowing there are other people just like you and are not alone in this is therapeutic enough to change your outlook. Definitely recommend the local NSA chapter groups. We will also...

Community & Support
Validation & Empathy
commentr/StutterDec 15, 2015
1 points

don't overcrowd them with texts. if your feeling anxious or particularly 'emotional' just jack it then wait till she texts you. you got this Myles....

Emotional Experience
Anxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterDec 15, 2015
2 points

I got the startle method a lot as a kid, haha. WOW, I thought I was the only one. Here are some as per the topic: * Take a deep breath * You want me to finish your sentences? * You stutter because y...

Causes & VariabilityMeds & Substances
Stress & Fight/FlightStimulants & Caffeine
commentr/StutterDec 15, 2015
1 points

I'm 23, have struggled with a mild to moderate stutter my whole life. My advice with the girls - just own it. You are gonna stutter sometimes, it's just a part of who you are. It in some ways made you...

Identity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
Acceptance & PrideDating & Romance
commentr/StutterDec 15, 2015
1 points

She never had an issue with it, and was very patient with me when I started to block. Luckily I knew word changing pretty well back then (better at it as I get older) so I only got severely blocked a ...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Avoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterDec 15, 2015
2 points

Thanks you guys, what did you wife say?...

commentr/StutterDec 15, 2015
3 points

As I get older, my stuttering has turned into stress/excitement induced stuttering. I went through years of speech therapy, so for the most part I have my stuttering under control (I work as a custome...

Causes & VariabilitySocial & Relationships
Stress & Fight/FlightDating & RomanceDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterDec 15, 2015
2 points

"It's ok to be nervous."...

commentr/StutterDec 15, 2015
9 points

"Btw. I stutter." Nothing wrong with that....

postr/StutterDec 15, 2015
3 points

I get so anxious when a girl is into me since I stutter that I always mess up.

I get so anxious when a girl is into me since I stutter that I always mess up. So i'm 19 and i'm in college and over the past maybe two years i've talked to many girls that my other female friends set...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social JudgmentDating & Romance
commentr/StutterDec 15, 2015
4 points

I found support groups to be very helpful, both for the mental and mechanical aspects of stuttering. One of the best things was being in a room with other people who knew what I was talking about and ...

Community & Support
Validation & Empathy
commentr/StutterDec 15, 2015
3 points

I go to my local NSA support group. Even if I don't feel like it, I ask myself would I be helping myself by going or not going? You never know when someone new might come in or someone could share som...

Community & Support
Validation & Empathy