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commentr/StutterNov 6, 2023
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Buddy i would say its pretty psychological, because im sure you dont sutter when you are alone and why is that? You stutter around people, because you think about it, you dont think with your fingers,...

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commentr/StutterNov 6, 2023
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I havent said that talking fluently is easy, even people that dont stutter cant talk fluently even in their mother language. its not easy, it takes a lot of time and practice nobody has ever done anyt...

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commentr/StutterNov 6, 2023
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Exactly thats why you have not to think about it and if you think about it it should be that you arent doing it anymore...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Overthinking & MonitoringAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterNov 6, 2023
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Where have I said that the psyche (i.e. emotions such as fear, anger etc.) does not play a role? On the contrary, it plays a major role in stuttering just as in most medical conditions and beyond. Im ...

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commentr/StutterNov 6, 2023
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I’m not a neurologist so take this with a grain of salt but a speech therapist once explained to me that people who stutter tend be much more fluent and even achieve full fluency when speaking alone b...

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commentr/StutterNov 6, 2023
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Overthinking a specific situation where you stuttered on a word is the reason why we always stutter on new words .. normal people sometimes stutter and they brush it off normally , us stutterers overt...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Overthinking & MonitoringAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterNov 6, 2023
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I believe it's all in my head as well, because I speak PERFECTLY when I'm alone. It's the weirdest thing....

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postr/StutterNov 5, 2023
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Why do I suddenly start stuttering on words I said fine before?

Why do I suddenly start stuttering on words I said fine before? Suddenly sometimes I’ll stutter on a certain word that I’ve always said fine. After that my brain/mind will have this feeling/thought th...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Anticipating StutteringOverthinking & Monitoring
commentr/StutterNov 5, 2023
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Stop controling your stuttering it just give it more power. Give up the techniques. There is no try on speaking because it is all automatic. It is your disorted belief that speaking is like a skill,...

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commentr/StutterNov 4, 2023
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I have a similar issue and, as a child, my teacher made me read sections of famous plays or poems in front of a mirror. I had to maintain eye contact with myself whilst reciting. I found it completely...

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commentr/StutterNov 3, 2023
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Not thinking about what you're going to say is doable, but you're risking messing up in other ways. What helps me is to focus on the NEXT word, or the next sentence. That keeps your mind off of what ...

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commentr/StutterNov 2, 2023
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8th grade and freshman year for me, I still didn’t understand why I was talking the way I was and I was trying extremely hard to “fix” it, that only lead to negative self talk and creating a distance ...

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commentr/StutterNov 2, 2023
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You know I never thought about it like that. Having a "rhythm" does make words come out smoother. That makes a lot of sense actually. I was told stuttering is due to your mind thinking faster than you...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & Stuttering
Overthinking & MonitoringRepetitions & Prolongations
commentr/StutterNov 1, 2023
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Or WORST of all- when you say something to someone in conversation completely fluently without any stuttering and they ask you to repeat yourself, so you stutter as much as possible...

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commentr/StutterNov 1, 2023
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I know exactly what you mean. It's such a bittersweet feeling saying something perfectly because that means you can physically say it but for some reason our brains won't let us do it like that all th...

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commentr/StutterNov 1, 2023
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I can relate, I stuck with fast food places cause they place you in the back and your not directly dealing with ppl. I became awkward and kinda kept to myself cause it's so hard to say anything or con...

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commentr/StutterOct 30, 2023
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It´s like I can tell when someone is getting angry very quickly. Before he even notice. My body senses other people emotions very good and fast. Maybe is a a way of knowing what to say depending on o...

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postr/StutterOct 30, 2023
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How to cope when stuttering is “new”?

How to cope when stuttering is “new”? I’ve been off work for 2 months (call centre/customer service) due to a breakdown which has since left me with a bad stammer, particularly when on the phone. I’ve...

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Hiding & ConcealmentOverthinking & MonitoringShame & Embarrassment+1 more
commentr/StutterOct 30, 2023
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>*ive read a book called “Chatter”* Thank you for the recommendation. This is my attempt to summarize the toolbox mentioned in [this](https://www.google.com/search?q=Chatter+book+pdf) book. 1. U...

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postr/StutterOct 30, 2023
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I am going to reprogram my mind.

I am going to reprogram my mind. I’m 29 years old. I had a stutter since i was a kid. I’ve tried everything and nothin worked for me so far. Until ive read a book called “Chatter”. Human mind is very ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Overthinking & MonitoringMindset shift