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postr/StutterAug 2, 2014
3 points

Does anyone else ever feel like this?

Does anyone else ever feel like this? ...

commentr/StutterAug 2, 2014
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Might as well be self serving first: helloistutter.com Thanks!...

commentr/StutterAug 2, 2014
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I stutter and I blog about it. I'm trying to participate on here more as well -- www.helloistutter.com And yeah, if you can get to the NSA Conference, that's the best way to meet people from everywhe...

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commentr/StutterAug 2, 2014
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I think it's because speech therapists are mainly focused on helping those with repetitions. I agree with you in that there are many who don't understand. I'm from the UK about 50 miles from London so...

Therapy & Professional
Seeking TherapyUnhelpful Therapy Techniques
commentr/StutterAug 2, 2014
1 points

yeah repeating words doesnt sound helpful. I would see someone else. One thing I realized going to all the NSA conferences and speaking with so many people, is there are a LOt fo speech therapists who...

Therapy & Professional
Unhelpful Therapy TechniquesSeeking Therapy
commentr/StutterAug 2, 2014
1 points

why for me does it make my speech blocks a lot worse? I can hardly speak when drunk. ...

Meds & SubstancesSpeech & Stuttering
Recreationa substances (e.g. Alcohol, Cannabis)Loss of Control
commentr/StutterAug 2, 2014
1 points

just for extra info downers such as alcohol make it a lot worse...

Meds & SubstancesCauses & Variability
Recreationa substances (e.g. Alcohol, Cannabis)Severity & Fluctuation
commentr/StutterAug 2, 2014
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I did before, she recommended I record what physically happens when I block. She hadn't heard of valsalva when I mentioned it. She gave me a list of different sounds I could practice but I don't think...

Speech & StutteringTherapy & Professional
Blocks & StoppagesSeeking Therapy
commentr/StutterAug 2, 2014
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I'm only ever perfectly fluent when I'm on my own or when on drugs. But yes fluency is a little better with my parents but I have bad speaking days with them sometimes too. The only other time I have ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceMeds & Substances
Experiential AssociationRecreationa substances (e.g. Alcohol, Cannabis)
commentr/StutterAug 2, 2014
1 points

Sounds like you could do well with talking to some top SLPs. I think this may be above my paygrade....

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Seeking Therapy
commentr/StutterAug 2, 2014
2 points

hahaha though blocking is never consistent, stress will make it a ton worse. I've been insanely stressed lately and my stuttering has gotten a lot worse, while my stuttering is non existent when I fee...

Causes & Variability
Stress & Fight/FlightSeverity & Fluctuation
commentr/StutterAug 2, 2014
4 points

This is Fake. From the acting to the silliness of the therapy. ...

commentr/StutterAug 2, 2014
1 points

The stutterer that got treated in this movie used to have his own youtube channel. He still stuttered from time to time and I spotted alot of filler words and word switching in his movies. While he st...

Identity & DisabilityAnticipation & Avoidance
Public Awareness / MediaAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterAug 2, 2014
1 points

We'll get to the bottom of this some day!...

commentr/StutterAug 2, 2014
1 points

I have tried valsalva and it didn't help very much. I have gone through each of his steps but I'm still around the same level of fluency as before. I have become self aware when I block and there isn'...

Speech & Stuttering
Blocks & StoppagesPhysical Tension
commentr/StutterAug 2, 2014
1 points

Thanks for your detailed and long reply. I'm not afraid as I no longer avoid speaking situations, I'm calm during them, and there are no signs of stress either before or after blocking. I'm not at a...

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

Sounds like it could be a conditioned reflex that developed earlier and has been reinforced because you think it helps. Even if you dont think about it anymore the conditioning is still there....

Anticipation & Avoidance
Experiential Association
commentr/StutterAug 1, 2014
2 points

I honestly think Tony is sincere and truly wants to help people. I'm not 100% convinced he cured this guy from a stammer. ...

Therapy & Professional
Cure Claims / Alt-Treats
commentr/StutterAug 1, 2014
1 points

Honestly Tony is such a tour de force that I wouldn't be able to help getting totally blown away, feeling amazing and inspired and thus I would likely be much more fluent just because I have all these...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Mindset shiftHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterAug 1, 2014
1 points

Yeah, I'm with you. I know that my fluency increased when I worked on my internal issues but a immediate change like that, not so much. And yeah, the rocky and bullwinkle thing was shit but I think he...

Therapy & ProfessionalCauses & Variability
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