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commentr/StutterFeb 1, 2015
1 points

When you act, you often change your role from yourself (PWS) to whatever role you take it (who's character likely does not stutter) and you dont think about it. I know several people who have stutters...

Causes & Variability
Roles & PerformanceSituational Variability
commentr/StutterFeb 1, 2015
1 points

works but basically all people who stutter. when you sing you keep constant phonation. Also singing i believe uses a different part of the brain from speaking. Whispering is also similar....

Causes & VariabilitySpeech & Stuttering
Situational VariabilityRepetitions & Prolongations
commentr/StutterFeb 1, 2015
1 points

I remember in the Kings speech. When he sang he was fluent. I know when I recite rap lyrics I'm fine too....

Causes & VariabilitySpeech & Stuttering
Situational VariabilityRepetitions & Prolongations
postr/StutterFeb 1, 2015
7 points

Does anyone else...act? And find that they do not stutter?

Does anyone else...act? And find that they do not stutter? I have a someone severe stutter. Very often times I get blocks where I just can't spit the word out, and if I do get it out, I repeat it abou...

Causes & VariabilityIdentity & DisabilityAnticipation & Avoidance
Roles & PerformanceAuthenticity vs. MaskingHiding & Concealment+1 more
commentr/StutterJan 31, 2015
1 points

I've fallen a bit into "sorry." I get so mad at myself when I do it. ...

commentr/StutterJan 31, 2015
2 points

I hate being in a large group and then you have a thought or want to say something and suddenly all eyes on you. I cant even handle it if i'm talking to my coworker and my boss is overhearing. It's li...

Emotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Anxiety & Social JudgmentAudience Scale & Group Size
commentr/StutterJan 31, 2015
1 points

Oh no, definitely agree. I guess to clarify... I've sometimes heard the statement that "other people won't accept my stutter," but yet the person saying that has a problem with stuttering themselves. ...

Community & SupportIdentity & Disability
Validation & EmpathyAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterJan 31, 2015
1 points

I'm exactly the same way. I struggle to speak in spanish (native language) but I can speak a lot better in english....

Causes & Variability
Situational Variability
commentr/StutterJan 31, 2015
2 points

Im glad you recognize that though this "trick" may help you get out of a tough spot, it's not good and is only reinforcing a poor speaking behavior. I dont know where you are at with your stutter but ...

Causes & VariabilityAnticipation & Avoidance
Strategic Swearing/CursingAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterJan 31, 2015
1 points

almost. you should just stutter through the word but modification is better than most other alternatives....

Anticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & Stuttering
Avoidance & SubstitutionRepetitions & Prolongations
commentr/StutterJan 31, 2015
1 points

thats exactly what you should do ...

commentr/StutterJan 31, 2015
2 points

Hm, well, even if we were at all times perfectly fine with stuttering, that doesn't mean the other person necessarily will be too. I'm not seeing the connection there, really. Unless you mean we shoul...

Community & SupportIdentity & Disability
Validation & EmpathyAcceptance & Pride
postr/StutterJan 31, 2015
9 points

Lonely because of too little social interaction, still withdrawing from social events.

Lonely because of too little social interaction, still withdrawing from social events. I have been feeling quite low for the last year. I think it has much to do with seperating from my ex. I also liv...

Emotional ExperienceSocial & RelationshipsCauses & Variability
Anxiety & Social JudgmentHelplessness & AgencyLoneliness & Isolation+3 more
commentr/StutterJan 31, 2015
1 points

I agree it makes it alot harder for us who stutter. I have a couple of serious relationships behind me, the last one ended because I dont want children. My last ex was very cool about my stuttering. S...

Social & RelationshipsCauses & Variability
Dating & RomanceSeverity & Fluctuation
commentr/StutterJan 31, 2015
1 points

You have to believe that you're a catch first of all. I mean... wtf is this? > For them, they know they could do better and I guess I should even be happy that those events even happened. They co...

Emotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Hope & MotivationFriendships & Belonging
commentr/StutterJan 31, 2015
3 points

I got rid of all my secondary stuttering behaviours so nothing anymore. I just cancel the word and try again or try to slowly release the block....

Speech & StutteringAnticipation & Avoidance
Physical TensionAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterJan 31, 2015
2 points

I think another angle to this is that YOU need to like/accept yourself even with a stutter. If you hate or are ashamed of your speech, and have trouble accepting that, it is difficult to ask others ...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Acceptance & PrideAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterJan 31, 2015
1 points

I am currently going through basic training in my country's military and I stuttered when saying my name to my Sergeant. He asked if I had forgotten my name and I responded "Actually I stutter" with a...

Social & RelationshipsAnticipation & Avoidance
Disclosure & Telling OthersFeared Words & Names
commentr/StutterJan 31, 2015
1 points

You need to work on opening up about and advertising your stuttering. By being open about it and telling others how you want them to handle your stuttering, you let them know you are okay with your st...

Social & RelationshipsCoping & Advocacy
Disclosure & Telling OthersSelf-Advocacy & Boundaries
commentr/StutterJan 31, 2015
4 points

You can't really compare the dating reality of a female stutterer to a male stutterer. Both genders are attracted to different things. Women are in general attracted to confidence. It can be hard to b...

Emotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Anxiety & Social JudgmentDating & Romance