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postr/StutterJun 18, 2023
5 points

Ielts exam

Ielts exam Has anybody from here took the ielts exam and have faced difficulty in the speaking section... If yes please share your experience...

School & WorkAnticipation & Avoidance
School & Academic LifeFeared Words & Names
postr/StutterJun 17, 2023
30 points

How do you disclose your stutter to someone you’re dating?

How do you disclose your stutter to someone you’re dating? I’m talking to this guy I’ve met online but we also met in person couple of times ( not intentionally). It’s a long distance and we communic...

Social & RelationshipsEmotional ExperienceAnticipation & Avoidance
Disclosure & Telling OthersAnxiety & Social JudgmentFeared Words & Names
postr/StutterJun 17, 2023
8 points

Did anyone take the ielts test while stuttering? If so, how the experience?

Did anyone take the ielts test while stuttering? If so, how the experience? Will be taking one soon. Any tips are appreciated!...

School & WorkAnticipation & Avoidance
School & Academic LifeFeared Words & Names
commentr/StutterJun 16, 2023
1 points

‘S’ into any voiced consonant makes me sound 5. Me: “ I work at a “suh-cool” Them: what’s a suhcool. Me: escuela Them: oh, sure you do >>...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & Stuttering
Feared Words & NamesRepetitions & Prolongations
postr/StutterJun 15, 2023
27 points

Successful phone call!

Successful phone call! I just had to make a phone call to make an appointment (not an immediate need, but had to be done). And of course I was really nervous (always am for phone calls). But thankfull...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Feared Words & NamesHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterJun 12, 2023
0 points

How does nofap help at all ( I've been doing nofap since a few years as I do not find any enjoyment in it ) So I'm curious And I still have severe stutters and finding it hard to start with words that...

Community & SupportAnticipation & Avoidance
Advice RequestsFeared Words & Names
commentr/StutterJun 11, 2023
2 points

Hey, sorry for the late response. I can't really say specifically what's helped with the PhD program except understanding when presenting your work at conferences, etc., that you're essentially the "e...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionEmployment & CareerFeared Words & Names
commentr/StutterJun 10, 2023
1 points

Yea same. Also, when the first word ends with one and the next word starts with one its so hardddd...

Speech & StutteringAnticipation & Avoidance
Blocks & StoppagesFeared Words & Names
commentr/StutterJun 10, 2023
1 points

"Th" has a chokehold on me that won't ease up. Struggling to say "thank you" over the phone sucks. Sometimes there's just silence because I'm physically stuck on the "th" sound and I don't want to not...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & Stuttering
Feared Words & NamesPhysical Tension
postr/StutterJun 8, 2023
4 points

I absolutely hate the word Chicken Fried Chicken

I absolutely hate the word Chicken Fried Chicken I can never, ever say this word out loud, particularly when ordering at restaurants. I find that I can whisper it and even kind of say it to myself, ...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & Substitution
postr/StutterJun 8, 2023
4 points

How do I improve my stutter?

How do I improve my stutter? Heyy new to this sub and needed a little help. Ive noticed I mostly stutter with words starting with alphabets "L", "R", "T","D","N", basically the ones that involve the t...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & SubstitutionDisclosure & Telling Others
postr/StutterJun 7, 2023
2 points

Do you know if a stutter can happen after a stroke years later?

Do you know if a stutter can happen after a stroke years later? I've had a stutter since I was around 7. Recently my parents just told me I had a stroke when I was a newborn. That has caused some fi...

Causes & VariabilityAnticipation & Avoidance
Neurological & BrainFeared Words & Names
commentr/StutterJun 6, 2023
1 points

I can never start a conversation first with anybody. I’ll always stutter on the first word horrible like for example if I wanna say “Hey, how are you” it’ll be like “H-h-h-h” and the word just won’t c...

Speech & StutteringAnticipation & Avoidance
Blocks & StoppagesFeared Words & Names
commentr/StutterJun 6, 2023
1 points

I always tell employers I stutter. I usually have a difficult time on the phones. Because they think I'm unsure or hesitating. I prefer speaking in person. And the zoom calls have Been especially rou...

School & WorkAnticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Employment & CareerFeared Words & NamesAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterJun 6, 2023
1 points

I think the interview being over Zoom was a contributing factor, too. Could have been a better vibe in the room....

Causes & VariabilityAnticipation & Avoidance
Environmental TriggersFeared Words & Names
commentr/StutterJun 5, 2023
9 points

It would suck for the people who stutter on the 's' sound for sure...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Feared Words & Names
postr/StutterJun 5, 2023
7 points

finally can use siri

finally can use siri as someone who stutters on EVERY “h” word. this is a god send...

Anticipation & AvoidanceMeds & Substances
Feared Words & NamesHelpful Med Outcomes
postr/StutterJun 5, 2023
10 points

Medications for stuttering

Medications for stuttering I have seen many people mention that buspirone helped their stutter. I may give that a shot. If anyone has any other recommendations please drop them below or DM me. My st...

Anticipation & AvoidanceMeds & Substances
Feared Words & NamesHelpful Med Outcomes
commentr/StutterJun 4, 2023
8 points

I agree. Marylyn Monroe stuttered. I read they had to do numerous retakes of her scenes. She developed that whispery voice to allow her easier fluency. James Earl Jones was said to stutter but never w...

Causes & VariabilityAnticipation & Avoidance
Roles & PerformanceFeared Words & Names
commentr/StutterJun 4, 2023
1 points

I tried hypnotherapy! It definitely helped me in introducing myself, but didn’t eliminate the problem. It helped me remove a layer of anxiety in meeting new people when I have to say my name, but I st...

Therapy & ProfessionalEmotional ExperienceAnticipation & Avoidance
Seeking TherapyAnxiety & Social JudgmentFeared Words & Names