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commentr/StutterJan 21, 2015
1 points

I hate calls, forced introductions, and roll calls. Luckily they don't bother with constant roll in college or work. Take it as a reason to be punctual--the tardy people will always be asked their nam...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSchool & WorkSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionSchool & Academic LifePower Dynamics & Intimidation
commentr/StutterJan 21, 2015
1 points

damn man, I've been there, multiple times, but it's a trap you're making for yourself, a paradox. This is because you realize there is no escape, no escaping your speech impediment, no escaping how ot...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentHelplessness & Agency
commentr/StutterJan 21, 2015
1 points

I did this for a presentation in the mandatory comm class first year of college. A big relief because I didn't worry about the stutter and hiding it for each presentation. Probably the most fun I had ...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterJan 21, 2015
2 points

I think we all have the same feelings here. Seeing the obvious greener grass and all those things a fluent voice can bring. I mean, you've probably sat there listening to nonsense and wanted to correc...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionShame & EmbarrassmentAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
commentr/StutterJan 21, 2015
1 points

It's called Avoidance Reduction Therapy and I only know of one therapist teaching it. I dont know if you can find a "program" online or for free, but there are good resources out there. See if you can...

Therapy & Professional
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commentr/StutterJan 21, 2015
1 points

I worked in IT support and currently retail. Never thought I would end up in either of these two positions but well, they helped me overcome anxieties about my mild stutter. It'll happen, I'll have re...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterJan 21, 2015
1 points

Can I ask, what kind of therapy program are you working on? Is it through a therapist? I ought to see if I can find an online speech therapy program for free. Maybe such a thing exists. Would just hav...

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commentr/StutterJan 21, 2015
1 points

Cool, thanks. I will dig around the sub for other threads....

commentr/StutterJan 21, 2015
6 points

Hahaha, I've done this plenty of times. It only makes things worse. The more you keep avoiding it, the more you will fear it....

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionQuality of Life
commentr/StutterJan 21, 2015
1 points

Thanks for the info. I will bring it up when we know eachother well enough that we are not just talking about work....

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commentr/StutterJan 21, 2015
1 points

We've had a couple posts about this if you can find them. I was only able to find my response to the one thread: [Listener](http://www.reddit.com/r/Stutter/comments/1pzmdw/to_those_of_you_who_stutter_...

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commentr/StutterJan 21, 2015
2 points

It can help you reduce your speech anxiety, but you shouldn't expect it to reduce your severity. http://www.amazon.com/Have-Voice-How-Stop-Stuttering/dp/1845907272 This book has NLP based technique...

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commentr/StutterJan 21, 2015
1 points

Be patient and give him room to talk and finish his sentences. Then he will feel at ease and it will most likely have a positive influence on the severity of his stuttering. Some people who stutter li...

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commentr/StutterJan 21, 2015
1 points

this is true, all these filling words dont really help your stuttering in any way, you just prevent it. im using the word "ja" german: yes way to much in my sentences, whenever there is a word which c...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterJan 21, 2015
1 points

but it sometimes does, and i personally hate these moments...

commentr/StutterJan 21, 2015
6 points

i sometimes think im a lil insane because of this...

commentr/StutterJan 21, 2015
1 points

i know this feeling, if I avoid something because of my stutter it feels really stupid for example the dentist, i have to give him a call to get a new appointment, so I havent gone for a year <.&lt...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionQuality of Life
postr/StutterJan 21, 2015
6 points

Advice for communicating with someone with a stutter.

Advice for communicating with someone with a stutter. I have other issues with anxiety while speaking, but not a stutter. I recently began a new job with a cool guy that has a stutter. It is usually...

Social & Relationships
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commentr/StutterJan 21, 2015
-1 points

hey, i just quoted something i found spoke most of all about the person writing. don't take it as an attack or anything. the rest of the article's obviously still there. you work in the field, right?...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Propositionality & WeightHelplessness & Agency
postr/StutterJan 21, 2015
2 points

I wrote a story for writing prompts and someone suggested I post it here

I wrote a story for writing prompts and someone suggested I post it here You can check it out here: http://www.reddit.com/r/WritingPrompts/comments/2t2nv5/cw_are_you_scared_nno_good_i_have_no_time_for...

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