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commentr/StutterOct 7, 2014
2 points

My name starts with an E, and I can never get it out. If I can get past the E sound, I'm fine, but it usually takes me a full minute to get past that first letter. What I usually do is avoid the quest...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterOct 7, 2014
2 points

I just cannot do any types of personal questions where there are no word substitutes. "First and Last name please?" "Where do you work?" "Where are you from?" Etc... I immediately lock up and can...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & SubstitutionShame & Embarrassment
commentr/StutterOct 7, 2014
1 points

This is good. Likely everyone already knows. Nobody gives a shit but you, OP. If it helps, apologize in advance and own it. Having cues to improvise from is helpful so you can adapt as you go. Don't s...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionAuthenticity vs. MaskingAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterOct 7, 2014
2 points

See if you have a local Toastmasters. It's an organization aimed at improving public speaking. ...

commentr/StutterOct 7, 2014
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commentr/StutterOct 7, 2014
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thanks for replying! ...

commentr/StutterOct 7, 2014
1 points

sounds like something Reggie Watts would say ...

commentr/StutterOct 7, 2014
1 points

I am American, 21 years of age son of a puerto rican father and american mother...

commentr/StutterOct 7, 2014
2 points

http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lj23v5yPfo1qa5504o1_500.png...

commentr/StutterOct 7, 2014
1 points

i did this throughout highschool, it kinda fucked me over in the long run...

commentr/StutterOct 7, 2014
2 points

holy fuck that was hilarious. ...

commentr/StutterOct 7, 2014
2 points

im the exact same way, tripped me out a little bit its almost like you took the words out of my head...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterOct 7, 2014
3 points

Here's what I did. Senior year finally came I couldn't hold off on taking business communications any longer(class full of speeches and crap). First day of class during introductions I told everyone t...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionAuthenticity vs. MaskingAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterOct 7, 2014
1 points

"h" words are the worst. Introducing myself is even more so; Domenick...god i hate english...

commentr/StutterOct 7, 2014
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commentr/StutterOct 7, 2014
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commentr/StutterOct 7, 2014
1 points

I work at a McAlisters Deli as a cashier and i know exactly what you mean and feel. I have this one older guy that comes in like every day that has a stutter too we love how irritated people get when ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social JudgmentStigma & Bullying
commentr/StutterOct 7, 2014
1 points

What Mr. ahem, Pussy said. Rehearse and try to get a really good idea of exactly what you're going to say....

Anticipation & Avoidance
Preparation & Rehearsal
commentr/StutterOct 7, 2014
4 points

dropping out is probably only going to make things a lot worse, including your fear. What I hear a lot of professionals who stutter tell me what helps them is they practice like crazy and really make...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Preparation & RehearsalAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterOct 7, 2014
1 points

I just can't seem to be ok with stuttering. There are a few moments when I am ok with stuttering in a moment and I can calm down and just stutter easily but most of the time im uncontrollably trying s...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionShame & EmbarrassmentFrustration & Anger+1 more