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commentr/overcome_stutteringSep 30, 2024
1 points

Adopt daily mind training and incorporate reading aloud. It will have a profound effect on your life. I would check out the Neuroscience Method provided by World Stop Stuttering Association too....

Coping & Advocacy
Fluency TechniquesMindfulness & Breathing
commentr/StutterSep 30, 2024
1 points

All good man. I got a similar issue for words starting with S, and one thing that I found helping me is stretching the sound. Basically, instead of saying "salad" i'd say "Sssssalad" So see if that he...

Coping & Advocacy
Fluency TechniquesMindfulness & Breathing
postr/StutterSep 28, 2024
2 points

Causes me fear if getting stuck

Causes me fear if getting stuck I feel stuttering has caused me to keep to myself more because i fear of stuttering or getting stuck while talking. Or not being able to properly exspress myself. I r...

Emotional ExperienceAnticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Anxiety & Social JudgmentFeared Words & NamesQuality of Life+1 more
postr/StutterSep 28, 2024
8 points

Anyone else kind of get away with using lots of filler/substitutions?

Anyone else kind of get away with using lots of filler/substitutions? I used to fear stuttering and think about it 99% of the time. Like nearly 100% consumed with constant fear and negative feedback l...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceCoping & Advocacy
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentHope & Motivation+1 more
commentr/StutterSep 27, 2024
1 points

Thanks, though I still have a large student debt to repay after odd 7 years of studies for a master's degree. For the last two years I've been very comfortable in a job with minimal client and even co...

Coping & AdvocacySchool & Work
Fluency TechniquesEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterSep 26, 2024
1 points

For me to reduce my anxiety I still use these tricks, BUT I don’t use it 24/7. I talk or try to talk normally, and if i start to stutter anyways. I stop, relax and repeat what I just said but this tim...

Coping & Advocacy
Fluency TechniquesMindfulness & Breathing
commentr/StutterSep 26, 2024
1 points

There is a technique you can learn that will directly decrease the blocks. You can start right now but it will be very difficult....

Coping & Advocacy
Fluency Techniques
commentr/StutterSep 26, 2024
3 points

Relying on medication will only do so much. I would recommend that you try to face your fear of speaking without the use of any supplements or drugs or whatever. If you are successful in overcoming y...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Fluency TechniquesAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterSep 26, 2024
0 points

Of course you gotta make it a habit. Over time your brain will notice that it needs hand movements to speak and will just use them when needed automatically...

Coping & Advocacy
Fluency Techniques
commentr/StutterSep 26, 2024
22 points

No.. it doesn't have to be like this your whole life. At a point you have to make the decision to seek help (self/therapy), learn techniques, face your fears by putting yourself in uncomfortable situa...

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Mindset shiftFluency TechniquesHope & Motivation
postr/StutterSep 26, 2024
1 points

Use synchronized hand gestures/movements and practice using your hands while speaking

Use synchronized hand gestures/movements and practice using your hands while speaking This is the only thing that's consistently working for me. And it has a clear neurological basis (not a placebo). ...

Coping & AdvocacySpeech & StutteringAnticipation & Avoidance
Fluency TechniquesPhysical TensionOverthinking & Monitoring
commentr/StutterSep 26, 2024
1 points

Heya! First of all, thank you for caring and asking! I can give you my perspectives but keep in mind that I'm traumatized and some of my statements can potentially sound a bit ...weird. I'll try my be...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacySocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionFluency TechniquesSelf-Advocacy & Boundaries+1 more
postr/StutterSep 26, 2024
11 points

I want to improve my stutter

I want to improve my stutter Hey, I’m 18 years old and going to college. I accept my stuttering and live with it, but I had problems with presentations in high school. I would often make the other stu...

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Fluency TechniquesEmployment & CareerAdvice Requests
commentr/StutterSep 25, 2024
2 points

Hi, I doubt that would work, because immediately after you repeat the sentence, even a few times, you are thrust back into a high-stress environment. If you want to try something, I would recommend ...

Coping & AdvocacyAnticipation & Avoidance
Fluency TechniquesExperiential Association
commentr/StutterSep 25, 2024
1 points

I was afraid too my friend. Each second that passes towards my turn. My heart beat would increase. No matter how much you overthink or underthink. U will stutter. Best thing I can suggest for you, is ...

Emotional ExperienceAnticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Anxiety & Social JudgmentOverthinking & MonitoringFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterSep 25, 2024
2 points

**AAC as backup** Use an AAC app to say a word if you feel like you got a block that's too long. Maybe having the app ready as a sort of plan b mouth will make you feel less nervous anyway. **Marker...

Therapy & ProfessionalCoping & AdvocacySocial & Relationships
Assistive DevicesFluency TechniquesDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterSep 25, 2024
5 points

Get access to the room ahead of time. Practice in the empty room. Get comfortable there. Use the space. You'll notice how teachers and presenters don't stand rooted to a position? Why should you? As...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Preparation & RehearsalOverthinking & MonitoringFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterSep 25, 2024
7 points

Speak slowly, make eye contact with one person, don't stress about slip ups just push on through you can do this! Use a repeating app in one earphone if you need it, there's free ones on the app store...

Coping & AdvocacyTherapy & ProfessionalEmotional Experience
Fluency TechniquesAssistive DevicesHope & Motivation
postr/StutterSep 24, 2024
1 points

Anyone has positive experience with the method of repeating self-talk for a month or more?

Anyone has positive experience with the method of repeating self-talk for a month or more? For example to repeat the sentence “I am confident and am a fluent speaker” a few times per day, for a month ...

Coping & AdvocacyAnticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Fluency TechniquesOverthinking & MonitoringIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterSep 24, 2024
1 points

Have you tried practicing voluntary repetitions in front of a mirror? Do you use the scientifically correct type of breathing - beginning on an exhale? Do you make eye contact? Try those before bra...

Coping & Advocacy
Fluency TechniquesVoluntary Stuttering & ExposureSelf-Advocacy & Boundaries