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commentr/StutterApr 14, 2021
2 points

Heart racing, throat feeling closed - don’t want to stutter never mind social interaction as a ‘nice guy’. But I faced my fear of talking on the phone for a loan today - I could’ve procrastinated, all...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Stress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social JudgmentQuality of Life
commentr/StutterApr 14, 2021
5 points

[Self - Therapy](https://www.stutteringhelp.org/Portals/English/book0012_11th_ed.pdf) 25M here. Do things that scare you, do things that make you gain confidence. Self-improvement is a stutterers best...

Coping & AdvocacySocial & Relationships
Mindset shiftQuality of Life
commentr/StutterApr 13, 2021
2 points

Something I like to go by when I have to do stuff like this is that, no matter how horrible you feel in the situation due to your nerves, one thing that’s always certain is the day will end, you won’t...

Coping & AdvocacySocial & Relationships
Mindset shiftQuality of Life
commentr/StutterApr 13, 2021
2 points

I get stuck on every letter some time. Just keep practising and talking daily mate. Stay strong and don't be too hard on yourself....

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
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commentr/StutterApr 13, 2021
1 points

I’m the same way bro I like drinking because I can actually be myself and say what I want. And I like party’s because you usually have to speak louder to talk and that helps too...

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Recreationa substances (e.g. Alcohol, Cannabis)Quality of Life
commentr/StutterApr 12, 2021
2 points

Do not deny yourself the experience of living/studying abroad because you stutter. The experience and perspective you get is invaluable. I did an undergrad degree in London and traveled a bunch at the...

Emotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Hope & MotivationQuality of Life
commentr/StutterApr 12, 2021
2 points

Sometimes you need to jump on the water to realize you can swim. We only grow when we leave our comfort zone....

Coping & AdvocacySocial & Relationships
Mindset shiftQuality of Life
commentr/StutterApr 12, 2021
4 points

I just did things. Talked. Made calls. Did presentations. Talked to random people. Fake it till you make it. I was hella nervous and still am, but it made me confident. People were very considerate of...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacySocial & Relationships
Hiding & ConcealmentMindset shiftQuality of Life
postr/StutterApr 11, 2021
17 points

Stuttering and Mental Health: The Statistics

Stuttering and Mental Health: The Statistics I'll preface this by saying that I hope this post gives people empathy and understanding, rather than depression or less hope. If you're suffering under yo...

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Anxiety & Social JudgmentStress & Fight/FlightTrauma & Psychological+1 more
commentr/StutterApr 10, 2021
1 points

Trial by fire. You'll regret it for the rest of your life if you don't do it. You'll surprise yourself, go for it....

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Hope & MotivationQuality of Life
commentr/StutterApr 1, 2021
1 points

Depending on what the phone call is for (such as tech support), it helps to know the person on the other side will never see my face or if they do it might just be for a short time (such as for a rest...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Hiding & ConcealmentQuality of Life
commentr/StutterMar 31, 2021
2 points

My stuttering got less and less once I hit college and moved into my 20s. I attribute it to losing some of that teenaged anxiety. Something I’ve found that helps with phone calls is to have a notepad ...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceAnticipation & Avoidance
Severity & FluctuationAnxiety & Social JudgmentAvoidance & Substitution+1 more
commentr/StutterMar 30, 2021
1 points

Hi there I’m just got done with two years of college and I’ve stuttered my whole life. Going to college as a stutter was one of the most scary things, the professors don’t care about really anything...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Severity & FluctuationHope & MotivationIdentity & Self-Perception+1 more
commentr/StutterMar 29, 2021
6 points

There's no absolute cure, but here's what has made my stutter a lot more manageable (from the perspective of 20 year old who doesn't have access to speech therapy, but has had a stutter all their life...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityCoping & Advocacy
Avoidance & SubstitutionEnergy & Biological RhythmsFluency Techniques+3 more
commentr/StutterMar 29, 2021
1 points

I completely get it, mine developed when I was in 7th grade and I’ve basically had to not talk unless I’m around friends or coworkers....

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Quality of Life
commentr/StutterMar 29, 2021
3 points

I'm 24 and also recently think that my stutter has gotten worse. lack of face to face interaction because of covid might be one cause or it might be due to heightened stress in life. I compare my stut...

Causes & VariabilitySocial & Relationships
Severity & FluctuationQuality of Life
commentr/StutterMar 28, 2021
5 points

I'm in the same boat of being a bit luckier than most in this subreddit- I've definitely seen my stutter become a lot worse over recent adult years. I think Covid especially worsened it somehow. I've...

Causes & VariabilitySocial & Relationships
Severity & FluctuationQuality of Life
commentr/StutterMar 26, 2021
2 points

I was born with it and am 22 now. Through speech therapy and putting myself out there I’ve been able to get really good at prolongations so my stutter is pretty mild. However I still get stuck on bloc...

Coping & AdvocacySocial & Relationships
Fluency TechniquesQuality of Life
commentr/StutterMar 24, 2021
1 points

I'm a vegetarian so ordering anything from the vegetarian menu is always a nightmare. Vegetarian is already the worst word in the world for me to say, and veggie is only a little better. After the Imp...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionQuality of Life
commentr/StutterMar 19, 2021
3 points

In some extreme cases stuttering makes a person to suffer anxiety which might cause premature greying and hair loss, he or she might be hesitant to visit doctor if something feels off and postpone app...

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