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commentr/StutterJul 29, 2015
1 points

no documentation about it. I'm planning to somehow fight through it. The professors wouldnt really like it if I demanded to be treated in another way so I'm sure they'd find a way to destroy me on my ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceParent & Caregiver
Avoidance & SubstitutionHelplessness & AgencySchool/Clinical Advocacy
postr/StutterJul 29, 2015
3 points

I block horribly on a few words but am nearly fluent otherwise.

I block horribly on a few words but am nearly fluent otherwise. Hey yall. So, my situation may be a little different. My stutter is not too bad for the most part. Nobody I know knows that I stutter. I...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & Variability
Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & SubstitutionHiding & Concealment+3 more
commentr/StutterJul 28, 2015
2 points

im sorry but that's not going to work. In fact, it's just going to continue to lead you down the path of fear. If you do anything to reduce stuttering (aka stutter less), you are likely reinforcing th...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionVoluntary Stuttering & ExposureAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterJul 28, 2015
7 points

Everything you said is pretty normal. There is no typical archetype because stuttering is very individualized for each person. Our genes, experiences, predispositions all make our stuttering unique to...

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commentr/StutterJul 28, 2015
1 points

It basically boils down to this "The more I think about it, the more I stutter." When we are able to stay in the moment, with no fear of stuttering, we speak fine. It is when we project our thoughts i...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionOverthinking & MonitoringStress & Fight/Flight+1 more
postr/StutterJul 28, 2015
5 points

Why do I stutter?

Why do I stutter? Hi, I'm a 22 year old male who seems to have acquired a stutter at some point around middle school. I am curious how my symptoms compare to others', and what the best course of acti...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & Variability
Anticipating StutteringFeared Words & NamesAvoidance & Substitution+3 more
commentr/StutterJul 27, 2015
1 points

I have experienced the same thing when under stress, when speaking is of the importance I don't stutter, most of the time, although I do stumble on a few words. However if it is a presentation where I...

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Avoidance & SubstitutionStress & Fight/FlightPropositionality & Weight
commentr/StutterJul 26, 2015
1 points

I do not understand why not speaking is such a big deal to them. What do they say if someone is deaf, or actually mute? Do they still have to pass an oral presentation? It might be different in other ...

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Avoidance & SubstitutionSchool & Academic LifeAccess & Rights
commentr/StutterJul 25, 2015
3 points

A few years ago I went to speech therapy, again. And again I heard that it doesn't matter that I stutter. That people who love me don't care if I stutter. That I don't have to be ashamed for my stut...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionFluency TechniquesAcceptance & Pride+1 more
commentr/StutterJul 25, 2015
1 points

Mostly constant talking. I read the news aloud to my husband every day. Not just the titles, the whole articles. I talk to my cat about every single thing. Sometimes instead of talking to my brother (...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Avoidance & SubstitutionFluency TechniquesMindfulness & Breathing
commentr/StutterJul 25, 2015
1 points

I completely agree with ShutupPussy. The techniques only works in a stress free environment, when you are faced with a real speaking situation your fear will be very high for the technique to hold. Fe...

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Avoidance & SubstitutionStress & Fight/FlightAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterJul 25, 2015
2 points

Sorry about that man. I can relate to your situation though mine might not be as bad as yours. Im also from a third world country and studied comp eng as well. Had to do many presentations which i hat...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterJul 24, 2015
3 points

your disfluency is intense, not intensive* Sounds like what you did was Fluency Shaping therapy and your result is very typical. You go away somewhere, learn some new techniques that works at first b...

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commentr/StutterJul 24, 2015
1 points

Thx bro ^^ I have already given up any hope on "standard" therapist (psy, speech therapist) cause i always felt they understand nothing about what stuttering really is. The last psychologist i saw t...

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commentr/StutterJul 24, 2015
1 points

Shit man, I thought the same thing up until this started. It's just bizarre and really seems like one of those things that should not be able to happen. It's already taken my tongue, now it wants to t...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityCoping & Advocacy
Avoidance & SubstitutionGenetic & Family FactorsFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterJul 24, 2015
1 points

Thank you for your reply, it really makes me happy ^^ As i said im from a third world country with all things it involves (ignorant people, bad mentalities and attitudes towards person with diabilit...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social JudgmentIdentity & Self-Perception+1 more
commentr/StutterJul 24, 2015
3 points

I don't think I've ever stuttered in my head. I thought that was one of those rules. Like how you can't stutter while you sing. It might be a mental block you have to push past. Force yourself to spea...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityCoping & Advocacy
Avoidance & SubstitutionStress & Fight/FlightFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterJul 24, 2015
1 points

To some extent yes. When I say a sentence in my head I won't really stutter on it but I will stop and that makes me realize that I will stutter if I say it out loud....

Anticipation & Avoidance
Anticipating StutteringAvoidance & Substitution
postr/StutterJul 24, 2015
8 points

My stuttering is overwhelming

My stuttering is overwhelming Hello ! Im 23 years old man from a third world country and my stuttering is overwhelmingly intense .. even my stammers friends are shocked how grievous it is. Am concid...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & Variability
Anticipating StutteringFeared Words & NamesAvoidance & Substitution+3 more
commentr/StutterJul 20, 2015
2 points

Yea, reading your post was like looking a mirror. I am currently doing the clicking thing. It's evolved from a grunt and numerous other buffers I have used over the years. I will be starting a 1 hour ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceTherapy & ProfessionalSchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionSeeking TherapySchool & Academic Life