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commentr/StutterJul 9, 2015
2 points

Exactly this, it's more of a communication disorder than a speech disorder. Another reason why you don't stutter when you sing is that your voice is constantly on when you song, which makes it less li...

Causes & VariabilityIdentity & Disability
Situational VariabilityMedicalization / Neurodiversity
commentr/StutterJul 9, 2015
3 points

I don't like the dichotomy (intro/extro). It's gotten very popular, though. Apart from that, I think I'm like what you describe (but I don't define it in terms of intro/extro). I think a lot of us ar...

Identity & Disability
Authenticity vs. MaskingIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterJul 9, 2015
2 points

Because you're not _speaking_ (no other people involved in a communication). :) It's a common thing with a lot of stutterers. But if you think about it, it's not that odd: We're literally in a differ...

Causes & Variability
Situational VariabilityCycles & Randomness
postr/StutterJul 9, 2015
5 points

Why do i speak clearly when i talk to myself or sing?

Why do i speak clearly when i talk to myself or sing? ...

commentr/StutterJul 8, 2015
1 points

I shared this because it matched my personal experience. So...you say it's an offensive stereotype that people who stutter are afraid of rejection...but you also say that fear of rejection contribute...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Anxiety & Social JudgmentStigma & Bullying
postr/StutterJul 8, 2015
7 points

Behind your stutter, are you an extrovert or introvert?

Behind your stutter, are you an extrovert or introvert? There is a common assumption that all people who stutter are naturally introverted shy people. However, I don't think this is the case. Personal...

Identity & Disability
Authenticity vs. MaskingIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterJul 8, 2015
1 points

Haha I've done that a few times actually. I've never lied about my name, personal information or school though. I'm fortunate to have a name that I can **usually** pronounce and haven't really been pu...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Avoidance & Substitution
postr/StutterJul 8, 2015
2 points

Stammering and the Social Model of Disability: Implications for Therapy (Ep. 536) [X-Post from r/neurodiversity]

Stammering and the Social Model of Disability: Implications for Therapy (Ep. 536) [X-Post from r/neurodiversity] ...

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Research & Resources
commentr/StutterJul 8, 2015
1 points

A big part of your speech therapy is going to be acceptance, losing that shame you feel toward it, and removing the need to hide it. In short, you'll need to be open with him about your disfluency to ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
Hiding & ConcealmentAuthenticity vs. MaskingDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterJul 8, 2015
1 points

Uh... not really. I hate this stereotype of stutterers--that we're all just frightened, quiet, socially diminutive people. It is largely inaccurate. If you ask, a lot of stutters will say their disf...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Hiding & ConcealmentStress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
commentr/StutterJul 8, 2015
2 points

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commentr/StutterJul 8, 2015
2 points

Just to be sure: Are you actually saying _wrong_ answers to avoid trying to say the _actual_ ones? Other than that, what you're describing sounds like a common avoidance tactic. And you're right, it ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterJul 8, 2015
1 points

Likewise. Stay awesome....

commentr/StutterJul 8, 2015
1 points

calma amigo xD it's ok , it's a lock that has many keys , as we said earlier in this discussion what works for one may not work for others. over and out ...

Community & Support
Validation & Empathy
commentr/StutterJul 8, 2015
2 points

I understand where you're coming from /u/darkspacemonster I've been in your position a lot of times, and I know it does suck to sometimes lie in order to avoid the embarrassment that you might antic...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionAuthenticity vs. MaskingAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterJul 7, 2015
1 points

Yes. It gets it. It's quicker to read than to internalize though....

commentr/StutterJul 7, 2015
1 points

I used to lie all the time until then i started getting caught in my lies which made things much worse than if i had just stuttered. I try to say exactly what i want and if i feel a stutter coming i u...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Avoidance & SubstitutionFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterJul 7, 2015
3 points

I've done that but you're doing the right thing by going at it head on. Edit: head on, apply directly to the forehead....

Coping & Advocacy
Self-Advocacy & Boundaries
postr/StutterJul 7, 2015
7 points

Covert stutterer, "white lies" to hide stutter

Covert stutterer, "white lies" to hide stutter I am a covert stutterer, and have been almost my whole life. For the most part I am able to talk fluently (but not freely), but saying specific things (n...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & Concealment
commentr/StutterJul 7, 2015
1 points

Dude, you *literally were* preaching. If you feel like you weren't, then I urge you to look up the definition (the non-religious one) and re-read your OP. >*don't you dare... everything you want....

Community & SupportEmotional Experience
Validation & EmpathyHope & Motivation