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postr/StutterOct 3, 2014
2 points

Pronunciation practice app for iphone

Pronunciation practice app for iphone Hi folks, For the last two years my friend and I have been working on an iPhone app which we call SpeechAce. The app let's you practice speaking English words an...

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commentr/StutterOct 3, 2014
1 points

Xanax. I wrote about it here: http://redd.it/281u4w...

postr/StutterOct 3, 2014
3 points

How do you not let the fear of public speaking get to you?

How do you not let the fear of public speaking get to you? Many times before a presentation, classes, work, etc.. the actual fear of public speaking is worse than talking itself. How do you not let th...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Overthinking & MonitoringAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterOct 2, 2014
1 points

Ok this thread seems like a good place to share my thoughts on Xanax and stuttering. I am fairly new to Xanax but not new to stuttering. Brief background on my stuttering: I'm a 30 yr old, male,...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionOverthinking & MonitoringStress & Fight/Flight+3 more
commentr/StutterOct 2, 2014
1 points

I'm a high school kid, its been rough doing presentations and more so the actual fear and hype before it. Any ideas on reducing the actual anxiety of presenting?...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Stress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterOct 2, 2014
2 points

This was a good read. I'm almost 32 and I still stutter, sometimes pretty badly. I've 'accepted it' as far as I know it's a part of me that won't ever go away. But I don't think I'm quite as far al...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionShame & EmbarrassmentAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterOct 2, 2014
1 points

I totally agree. I was talking to a friend of mine who was diagnosed with PTSD when I realized that. He said he may have been diagnosed, but he hated it as a label because it put him down. He said h...

Identity & Disability
Authenticity vs. MaskingIdentity & Self-PerceptionAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterOct 2, 2014
3 points

>The one thing I refuse to identify myself as is someone who stutters. Not because stuttering is bad, but because it’s just a character trait, much like a big nose or my basketball-sized noggin. I...

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commentr/StutterOct 2, 2014
-2 points

>I don't think I can pray it away. Moses stuttered and god didn't cure him. What makes you think he will do the same for you? :)...

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Genetic & Family Factors
commentr/StutterOct 2, 2014
1 points

If only we took out some of the money for welfare and put it towards actual medical problems...

commentr/StutterOct 2, 2014
1 points

Thank you for writing this. ...

commentr/StutterOct 2, 2014
1 points

>I don't think I can pray it away. of course you can't (and i'm sorry for being all nonreligious in your face, but one of the things that saddens me the most in this world is the thought of people...

Causes & VariabilityIdentity & Disability
Genetic & Family FactorsAcceptance & PrideMedicalization / Neurodiversity
commentr/StutterOct 2, 2014
1 points

I also have a mild stutter that goes in cycles. As a college freshman, I find solace in that everyone on campus has had or is having an awkward experience just like mine, whatever it is. Often, my stu...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Cycles & RandomnessSeverity & FluctuationHope & Motivation+2 more
postr/StutterOct 2, 2014
5 points

I tried to write and verbalize how I became to accept my stutter. I was wondering if I could get some feedback. I would also love to hear other people's stories if they're willing to share.

I tried to write and verbalize how I became to accept my stutter. I was wondering if I could get some feedback. I would also love to hear other people's stories if they're willing to share. ...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Mindset shiftAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterOct 2, 2014
1 points

There isn't a single cause for stuttering found yet. Apart from that stuttering is considered too niche of a problem to really pump alot of research funds into it. Even if the cause is ever found it d...

Causes & VariabilityTherapy & Professional
Genetic & Family FactorsCure Claims / Alt-Treats
commentr/StutterOct 1, 2014
2 points

I stutter and will continue to stutter. It's not about if it will happen, but rather, how I will deal with it when it does. I can sit back and resent myself for speaking and those around me who get me...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionHope & MotivationAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterOct 1, 2014
1 points

I missed that one but come to Chicago! And you can always go back just to see who else has shown up. New members join up and can very well be seeking someone to help guide them....

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commentr/StutterOct 1, 2014
1 points

Well we dont even know what really causes stuttering or exactly what the problem is. I may be mistaken but I dont think we know what specific pathways are the issue or w/e it is. But the good news is ...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
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postr/StutterOct 1, 2014
3 points

Speaking of Speech-My Guest Post

Speaking of Speech-My Guest Post Read my guest post on stuttering http://speakingofspeech.blog.com/2014/09/21/guest-post-by-mirla-g-raz-on-preschool-stuttering/...

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postr/StutterOct 1, 2014
6 points

The truly happy and successful people in this world view stress as a challenge instead of a threat

The truly happy and successful people in this world view stress as a challenge instead of a threat I wish I wasn't like this. But I am. First post here so bear with me. I've had a slight stutter/...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityCoping & Advocacy
Anticipating StutteringCycles & RandomnessMindset shift+3 more