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commentr/StutterJul 16, 2014
1 points

I recently had to do this to record a voicemail - I'll admit my heart did drop a bit when I played it back and had to deal with (Ill be honest, slight) stutters getting in the way. But I know to anyon...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionQuality of Life
commentr/StutterJul 16, 2014
2 points

Well it sounds like you've come a long way but this is one side of your stutter you havent accepted yet. Maybe it's a worry about not making a good first impression or something. I just try to focus o...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
Feared Words & NamesAcceptance & PrideDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterJul 16, 2014
4 points

I definitely feel you on this one. Especially in a group setting, like when the group is asked to introduce themselves. As soon as the leader says "Let's go around the room..." my heart starts beati...

Emotional ExperienceAnticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & Stuttering
Anxiety & Social JudgmentPreparation & RehearsalPhysical Tension
commentr/StutterJul 16, 2014
1 points

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commentr/StutterJul 16, 2014
2 points

I used to stutter my name out. But instead of saying just my name I go. "my name's jim" "my name is jim" I start with "my name is" because I'm sort of introducing myself. Get used to introducing...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionDisclosure & Telling Others
postr/StutterJul 16, 2014
8 points

i have severe anxiety when i need to introduce myself in social situations. advice?

i have severe anxiety when i need to introduce myself in social situations. advice? 90% of the time i stutter its when i have to introduce myself, specifically when i have to say my name. the rest of ...

Emotional ExperienceAnticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Anxiety & Social JudgmentAnticipating StutteringDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterJul 15, 2014
1 points

You beat me to posting This is the video I wanted to show the Throwaway poster who posted about his dad. I really hope you see this and share with him (even if you have to make him watch)....

Community & SupportSocial & Relationships
Validation & EmpathyFamily Support & Conflict
postr/StutterJul 15, 2014
10 points

Amazing perspective from a father attending the National Stuttering Association Conference for the first time with his daughter. (Warning - Many feels)

Amazing perspective from a father attending the National Stuttering Association Conference for the first time with his daughter. (Warning - Many feels) ...

Community & Support
Personal Stories
commentr/StutterJul 15, 2014
2 points

Reading this made me feel very sad, and glad my family have been so awesome about my stutter. Basically, what your dad is doing is not cool. That is NOT how people treat you in "the real world". Besi...

Identity & DisabilitySocial & RelationshipsEmotional Experience
Stigma & BullyingFamily Support & ConflictHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterJul 15, 2014
1 points

My attitude about my stuttering is changing a lot these days. I've started blogging about it (helloistutter.com!) and have been talking to way more people who stutter. The biggest thing is overcoming ...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Acceptance & PrideHope & MotivationAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterJul 15, 2014
1 points

I've tried, its hard......

commentr/StutterJul 14, 2014
3 points

I really think this is a really important question. I'm pretty satisfied in my self-acceptance. I still stutter, I acknowledge when I stutter, I occasionally get frustrated by stuttering. But I accep...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Acceptance & PrideShame & EmbarrassmentHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterJul 14, 2014
2 points

Do nofap (search this on reddit) with daily excerscise and cold showers!!! My longest streak of nofap was 15 days and I already felt ridiculous changes. I started feeling more confident, happy and mos...

Meds & SubstancesCauses & Variability
Helpful Med OutcomesStress & Fight/Flight
commentr/StutterJul 14, 2014
2 points

I was also at the NSA conference, and that guy brought me to tears. I second everything above. Maybe if he's so impatient that you can't talk to him, can you consider writing him a letter? Also, havi...

Community & SupportSchool & Work
Validation & EmpathyEmployment & CareerPersonal Stories
commentr/StutterJul 13, 2014
1 points

I think self acceptance is the answer for a lot of people who really struggle with their stutter. I would encourage you to read works by Joseph Sheehan and Dean Williams....

Identity & Disability
Acceptance & Pride
postr/StutterJul 13, 2014
8 points

Self-Acceptance

Self-Acceptance I'm interested in hearing where others are at in terms of their degree of self-acceptance and what led to it. Personally, while I'm well aware of the fact that I do stutter, I wouldn...

Identity & Disability
Identity & Self-PerceptionAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterJul 13, 2014
2 points

Come to think of it, this guy is so right. The less you make of it, the less of a problem it would be. Notice how he doesn't really care, it made me not really care about it. If he acted as if he does...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Mindset shiftAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterJul 13, 2014
1 points

Woah dude what the fuck. If someone did that to me, I wouldn't speak to them again. If my Dad did that to me, he wouldn't see me ever again. If he did, it's because I've come to beat the shit out o...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
Frustration & AngerStigma & BullyingFamily Support & Conflict
postr/StutterJul 12, 2014
16 points

Being a Baseball fan and a Stutterer, this guy is a big inspiration.

Being a Baseball fan and a Stutterer, this guy is a big inspiration. ...

Community & Support
Personal Stories
commentr/StutterJul 12, 2014
1 points

I know it won't go away and I'm okay with that. My stutter is mild, but still gets in the way sometimes. You have to own it, and be proud of how it makes you who you are....

Identity & DisabilityCauses & Variability
Acceptance & PrideSeverity & Fluctuation