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commentr/StutterOct 29, 2023
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Being less judgemental of others and therefore more accepting of differences, you meet way more interesting people this way. Thinking before you speak, which many people who don't stutter don't do, ...

Community & SupportAnticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Validation & EmpathyOverthinking & MonitoringAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterOct 29, 2023
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you becoming really self reflective with your habits and tendencies which can either be a good or bad thing depending on your perspective, personally it taught me patience within myself which led to h...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Overthinking & MonitoringAcceptance & Pride
postr/StutterOct 29, 2023
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vent(?)

vent(?) i’ve always had a bit of a stutter, it wasn’t exactly bad but i would have moments where i would be talking with my family and i would pause to make myself myself not stutter and they would th...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & Stuttering
Avoidance & SubstitutionOverthinking & MonitoringBlocks & Stoppages+1 more
commentr/StutterOct 28, 2023
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It seems you are having a bad day and it is okay. This is a nice place where you can express and unload your emotions. That is very healthy. Do not repress. There is your benchmark. When you talk to ...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & DisabilityAnticipation & Avoidance
Mindset shiftAuthenticity vs. MaskingOverthinking & Monitoring
commentr/StutterOct 26, 2023
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Have you had any therapy or any self help? I'd read Lee Loveets book on stuttering it has helped me tremendously. And dude you need focus you are all over the place. Maybe pick 2 things to work on lik...

Therapy & ProfessionalCoping & AdvocacyAnticipation & Avoidance
Seeking TherapyFluency TechniquesOverthinking & Monitoring
postr/StutterOct 26, 2023
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What would you do in my shoes? (Life advice) (theres a lot to read so if you dont feel like reading a lot dont view it)

What would you do in my shoes? (Life advice) (theres a lot to read so if you dont feel like reading a lot dont view it) This is a lot to read so if you dont feel like reading you dont have to and i ki...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentOverthinking & Monitoring+3 more
commentr/StutterOct 26, 2023
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You can't just train yourself to not think in a bid to not stutter. The more practical solution is not to avoid overthinking but to avoid overcaring....

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Overthinking & MonitoringMindset shift
postr/StutterOct 25, 2023
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Any book recommendations? Please tell me the book and what its about and how it helped you.

Any book recommendations? Please tell me the book and what its about and how it helped you. I have a blockage where I want to get a word out but my head or brain just feels paralyzed and i cant get it...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionOverthinking & MonitoringShame & Embarrassment
postr/StutterOct 25, 2023
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An eternal struggle

An eternal struggle 31 yr old male who stutters, I'm a lawyer, well educated but always not taking credit for my achievement and subconsciously feel that my success has been from people filling pity f...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Hiding & ConcealmentOverthinking & MonitoringShame & Embarrassment+3 more
commentr/StutterOct 25, 2023
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My vocabulary is awesome!... But when I get the stammering brain fog, I'm reduced to a simpleton. Keep practicing. Learn about speech blocks and have some tools to assist you when the block hits, you'...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Overthinking & MonitoringFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterOct 24, 2023
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I'll stop overthinking and just tell her, I don't wanna get to that stage of overthinking bad things about us....

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Overthinking & MonitoringDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterOct 23, 2023
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Try these tips: 1. Try to locate the block. It might be in your stomach, chest or throat (It can also come as negative reflexive thoughts in your mind). 2. Take a breath or simply wait a second, and y...

Coping & AdvocacyAnticipation & Avoidance
Fluency TechniquesOverthinking & Monitoring
commentr/StutterOct 23, 2023
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Therapist are good whether to treat stutter or not. They give you the opportunity to speak your emotions on a safety enviroment. In that subject she is a good choice. But don´t rely exclusively on he...

Therapy & ProfessionalAnticipation & Avoidance
Therapy ExperiencesOverthinking & Monitoring
commentr/StutterOct 23, 2023
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Yeah i do this, if i get stuck i reroute my brain to choose the path with least resistance. But once you're comfortable with yourself you'll notice you wont stutter as much. And SLOW down ur words....

Anticipation & Avoidance
Avoidance & SubstitutionOverthinking & Monitoring
commentr/StutterOct 23, 2023
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Just relax. Hehe just kidding. Stop trying to not block it is imposible. Be aware of the tension. The awareness itself with release it. Also don´t make an effort to talk. Let your body do the job fo...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & Variability
Overthinking & MonitoringAvoidance & SubstitutionStress & Fight/Flight
commentr/StutterOct 23, 2023
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I have the same problem. I get a weird spasm/tic when I get a block and then I see the other person notice or they say something and it throws me off and snowballs the whole thing. I think the fear of...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Overthinking & MonitoringAnxiety & Social JudgmentAuthenticity vs. Masking
postr/StutterOct 23, 2023
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I find public speaking easier than casual conversation but I can’t speak to anybody.

I find public speaking easier than casual conversation but I can’t speak to anybody. I think that this seems contrary to what other people generally post on here but, for me, I have always found it mu...

School & WorkAnticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Public SpeakingAvoidance & SubstitutionOverthinking & Monitoring+3 more
commentr/StutterOct 23, 2023
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Hey! I’m an SLP student, I also have a stutter. 1. Limiting. I’m 24 right now, I didn’t start to really accept my stutter until I was about 22 and a half. For years I tried to “fix” it or change it. ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityCoping & Advocacy
Anticipating StutteringOverthinking & MonitoringStress & Fight/Flight+3 more
commentr/StutterOct 22, 2023
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I agree that it's a rewiring. For me, it was a complete reteaching of speech to achieve fluency. Practice was most certainly one important part of the process....

Coping & AdvocacyAnticipation & Avoidance
Fluency TechniquesOverthinking & Monitoring
commentr/StutterOct 22, 2023
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You stop being afraid of stuttering so much, think about it less, and stutter less....

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Overthinking & MonitoringMindset shift