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commentr/StutterJan 12, 2015
6 points

try speech therapy. now. simple as that. might wanna try several therapists, they're not all the same. be aware: >to be able to talk like I can when I'm on my own this is not what you're going f...

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commentr/StutterJan 12, 2015
6 points

I am in the same situation, when talking to recruiters I am trying to calm myself down but new questions and time constraints are making situation worse. I am thinking to read aloud for 30 min daily a...

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postr/StutterJan 12, 2015
12 points

Stutter really beginning to get me down

Stutter really beginning to get me down Hi everyone, I've been a stammerer ever since I was a little kid, apparently it was quite bad as a child but seemed to improve through my teenage years, almost ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceMeds & Substances
Avoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social JudgmentMedication Inquiries
commentr/StutterJan 8, 2015
3 points

Sadly, being alone or whatever avoidance of people will make matters worse. Facing your stutter/stammer now is the only way to overcome it. If you don't like your job, that's one thing, but leaving be...

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commentr/StutterJan 5, 2015
6 points

I'd suggest putting a tiny blurb at the bottom of a cover letter, possibly saying something to the effect of I am a PWS and not very fluent over the phone, but I would be more than happy to talk to yo...

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Avoidance & SubstitutionEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterJan 2, 2015
3 points

Right there with you, fuck everything at this point. Hey, for the past several months I have just flat out stopped trying. If I am alone and dont have anyone to speak for me, I just bring a piece of p...

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commentr/StutterJan 2, 2015
2 points

I find it really funny how everyone knows these tips you wrote, but hardly anyone use them. Yeah it is fucking embarassing to talk really slow, but think about it, what's better? Stuttering or talking...

Coping & AdvocacyAnticipation & Avoidance
Fluency TechniquesAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterJan 2, 2015
1 points

Dude I seriously know this feeling. But luckily my name starts with an S, and this is probably my least blocked sound. I'm always scrambling for replacement words in conversation and I've become sort ...

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commentr/StutterJan 1, 2015
1 points

well, maybe you can figure out what worked with the second one, and search for a new one with that in mind. and i think you shouldn't deny yourself an "easy out", if you can't speak. sometimes that's...

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commentr/StutterJan 1, 2015
6 points

go see a speech therapist! maybe there's something specific you can do to get some of those words out. don't let the notion that stutter is "holding you back" settle in. do something! also, i'm not s...

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commentr/StutterJan 1, 2015
10 points

i know ive had days where it was simply easier to pretend i had a very sore throat and write everything down. yes, yes, i know we are 'supposed' to power through it and be comfortable with ourselves ...

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commentr/StutterDec 31, 2014
2 points

I used to stutter on my H's when saying holiday, so I learned to say "over the winter" or "over the summer". Hope to be saying a lot more H's this year! Happy holidays all :v...

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commentr/StutterDec 30, 2014
1 points

I'm thinking about quitting my job cause my stuttering has gotten so much worse :-/ you can pm me so we can talk about cause I really need someone too but I feel like this is such a dumb problem to ha...

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postr/StutterDec 30, 2014
0 points

Possibility to get out of it? How to find motivation?

Possibility to get out of it? How to find motivation? So in Poland there are lot of 2 weeks vacations when people are trying to get out of it. I will go this year too. I stutter for like 5 years and t...

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commentr/StutterDec 28, 2014
2 points

it's always good to try and get some sort of grip on your own stutter, to get acquainted with yourself that way. i imagine there are numerous ways of representing it, in terms that make sense to the s...

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postr/StutterDec 27, 2014
9 points

MY hypothesis on MY stuttering

MY hypothesis on MY stuttering Before I get to what I think, i feel like some background is necessary. I'm not a long-time stutterer; in fact, I only became aware of my stutter late last year. Eversin...

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commentr/StutterDec 26, 2014
1 points

I would not stress on it too much. For me, this happens almost every time I meet someone new. And truthfully, this situation will occur again and again. The quicker you can accept it the easier it is....

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commentr/StutterDec 25, 2014
2 points

/u/Stavis thanks for explaining! It's a combination of blocks and repetitions. More-so blocks than anything, then I follow up blocks with filler words like "uh" and "like", which I literally stutter o...

Speech & StutteringAnticipation & Avoidance
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commentr/StutterDec 24, 2014
3 points

Happy Holidays, everyone! My tough thing is making toasts on new years but luckily im usually a little sauced up so its not that bad lol...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSchool & Work
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postr/StutterDec 23, 2014
14 points

Possibly my most awkward stuttering moment ever

Possibly my most awkward stuttering moment ever So me and my 2 friends, (who i am very comfortable speaking with) were eating lunch at Subway. And then my friend sees his other friend walk by so he wa...

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