Search

commentr/StutterApr 23, 2014
1 points

So you're probably stuttering because you cant change the word which sends you into a panic overload and you block hard. I hope is that you can learn to speak comfortably, stutter or no stutter. But a...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & Stuttering
Avoidance & SubstitutionBlocks & Stoppages
postr/StutterApr 23, 2014
12 points

A REALLY great way to improve your fluency during a conversation.

A REALLY great way to improve your fluency during a conversation. Hello guys! So before like 1 and a half month I couldn't talk during a conversation. I would stutter sooo bad, that sometimes people j...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Mindset shiftVoluntary Stuttering & ExposureHope & Motivation+1 more
commentr/StutterApr 23, 2014
1 points

I've only met 1 person who knew I had a stutter (or at least was comfortable telling me) and that was only because a family member had it too. Otherwise I always get the "are you okay" or "is somethin...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & DisabilitySchool & Work
Anxiety & Social JudgmentStigma & BullyingEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterApr 23, 2014
1 points

Im the same! Do you know why talking to figures of authority/elders makes it worse?...

commentr/StutterApr 23, 2014
1 points

Exact same here bro...

commentr/StutterApr 23, 2014
1 points

Preach on brother! I agree that you just have to stop caring about your speech and what others' think to some extent, just be careful it doesn't turn you into someone you're not. I would hate to see...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Mindset shiftAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterApr 23, 2014
1 points

Sounds like it's worth a shot to me. The anxiety is the worst. I was dealing with a lot of that before the phone interview, and of course once the stuttering starts getting bad it just makes the anx...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Stress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterApr 23, 2014
3 points

No, I don't think I've ever told someone I have a stutter (I'm sure most people figure it out). I'm sure I had some minor disfluencies during the interview; I typically don't notice when I'm stutteri...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & Variability
Hiding & ConcealmentSeverity & Fluctuation
commentr/StutterApr 23, 2014
1 points

My biggest fear is having a phone interview. Even when colleges were calling me and they were brief conversations, there were always disfluencies. Glad the actual interview went well, but did you tell...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Feared Words & NamesAnxiety & Social JudgmentPublic Speaking
commentr/StutterApr 23, 2014
1 points

As a junior in college who gets drunk before phone interviews/conference calls to deal with stutter anxiety over the phone, I commend you on your achievement. Hopefully I will get there some day. I am...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceMeds & Substances
Stress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social JudgmentMedication Inquiries
commentr/StutterApr 23, 2014
1 points

Awesome! That kind of situation is when my stutter gets the worst...

Causes & Variability
Stress & Fight/Flight
commentr/StutterApr 23, 2014
1 points

ahhh yes! the stammering pig in looney toons; I almost forgot...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Avoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterApr 23, 2014
2 points

I've noticed the exact same. Keep fighting my friend....

commentr/StutterApr 23, 2014
2 points

If you watch the cartoons, that's how Porky Pig talks. His trademark "That's all folks" is just a circumlocution of "The end", which he cannot say...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Avoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterApr 23, 2014
1 points

Congrats, well done!...

commentr/StutterApr 23, 2014
1 points

Ok then, thank you ;)...

commentr/StutterApr 22, 2014
0 points

Congrats on your interview!...

commentr/StutterApr 22, 2014
2 points

Congrats man. Thanks for sharing....

commentr/StutterApr 22, 2014
2 points

Congrats. IMHO you can't erase stuttering, you have to embrace it and go from there. Nice job on the new gf and the conference. Hopefully others can learn from you in this subreddit....

Identity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Acceptance & PrideHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterApr 22, 2014
3 points

Glad to hear the interview went well. I wish you luck on getting the job cause I know the feeling....

School & Work
Employment & Career