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commentr/StutterOct 2, 2015
7 points

I have. My name and college major. F.... F..... F-f-f...... F-FINANCE!!! Haha...

commentr/StutterOct 2, 2015
1 points

Same here. I look serious and intimidating (according to family and a few friends). I would rather people think that I'm hard (personality wise) than appear as an anxiety ridden nervous wreck when I ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Hiding & ConcealmentAnxiety & Social Judgment
postr/StutterOct 2, 2015
3 points

Have any of you practiced repeating a specific word over and over to yourself and eventually stuttered less on it?

Have any of you practiced repeating a specific word over and over to yourself and eventually stuttered less on it? I just had that random idea and have been trying to train myself to self improve thes...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Feared Words & NamesFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterOct 2, 2015
1 points

Yeah that sounds like really great advice. If you show overall confidence in yourself and just tell people you have a stutter when something like that happens it'll be a lot better than just embarrass...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Anxiety & Social JudgmentHope & MotivationAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterOct 2, 2015
1 points

Yeah I always feel the word coming up and hope that I can get thru it. And then usually it comes and I can't say it right away I'll switch the word. One of the words I have trouble saying is Denver an...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterOct 2, 2015
1 points

I did it a LOT in the past. But I do actually almost no more. Maybe once in a few weeks. I learn that say what I wanna say, even though I stutter, gives me a better feeling. I substite in the past bc ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionAuthenticity vs. MaskingAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterOct 2, 2015
2 points

When I was younger my stutter hurt me a lot. I often asked myself 'Why do I stutter?'I hated it. I did anything to hide it. A lot of shame! But when I get older I learn to deal with it. Learn to acce...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentAuthenticity vs. Masking+1 more
commentr/StutterOct 2, 2015
5 points

When I was younger it used to be a big obstacle. Kid is not capable of dealing with something like that and all negative effects it has on your life. It was hard, I was shy, didn't have much friends, ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionAuthenticity vs. MaskingAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterOct 2, 2015
1 points

That's the attitude to have!...

commentr/StutterOct 2, 2015
1 points

You're young and so are they. She probably doesn't even know what stuttering is. While it's hard, the best thing to do in this situation is to tell her you have a stuttering problem. Yes, they will in...

Emotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Anxiety & Social JudgmentDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterOct 2, 2015
1 points

Always. I figured I've really improved my vocabulary over the last few years....

commentr/StutterOct 2, 2015
6 points

My stutter is what defines me as a person. I speak differently to others and it doesn't stop me from living my life to the fullest. In the past I have been adversely affected by my stutter but at the ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionHope & MotivationAuthenticity vs. Masking+1 more
commentr/StutterOct 2, 2015
1 points

I'm also 18 man. It's tough but not as tough as you think. If you work hard to manage your stutter better, you'll see results. Before speaking to someone, I usually plan out whole conversations so I m...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionOverthinking & MonitoringAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
postr/StutterOct 2, 2015
5 points

What way do you view your stutter and how do you see yourself overcoming it? Megathread

What way do you view your stutter and how do you see yourself overcoming it? Megathread I've been reading over some past threads and I've wanted to hear everyone's opinions on the matter. Whether it's...

Identity & DisabilityCoping & Advocacy
Acceptance & PrideMindset shift
commentr/StutterOct 2, 2015
2 points

I don't do it as much anymore but if you really need to, it's a good way to speak fluently. But things like your name, city, street, school, address (eleven used to kill me and I was in Year 11 for an...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Avoidance & SubstitutionFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterOct 2, 2015
1 points

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commentr/StutterOct 2, 2015
1 points

Yeah I'm 18 and I used to do that. I've tried my best to come out of my comfort zone and even though I stutter, I enjoy contributing even if I stutter. You should give it a try, even if you only have ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionVoluntary Stuttering & ExposureAuthenticity vs. Masking+1 more
commentr/StutterOct 2, 2015
2 points

I found this very interesting. I should read up on the research they do about stuttering to learn more about what are the real facts and what is the real bullshit that people like to throw at us becau...

Community & Support
Research & Resources
commentr/StutterOct 2, 2015
1 points

I'd suspect it's a lack of shame rather than a feeling of superiority....

commentr/StutterOct 2, 2015
1 points

In my opinion , when we talk to pets, and people that we know that aren't going to judge us we talk fluently or maybe because we feel superior i don't know... i don't stutter when im alone, but i don'...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & Variability
Experiential AssociationSituational Variability