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commentr/StutterMar 25, 2014
4 points

Back in primary school I had to recite in front of the class once a week. I stuttered at every sentence. Shit was so Cray....

School & WorkAnticipation & Avoidance
School & Academic LifeAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterMar 24, 2014
3 points

Please keep us updated on how you feel it affects your stutter! I've never heard of Xanax helping, but I've not really looked into anything either....

Meds & Substances
Medication InquiriesHelpful Med Outcomes
commentr/StutterMar 24, 2014
3 points

I've been abusing xanax for years because I believe it greatly lessens my stutter. I wish I could get a prescription but I've never been able to get it. I've had a sever stutter my entire life. The ...

Meds & SubstancesEmotional Experience
Helpful Med OutcomesAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterMar 24, 2014
2 points

Yeah I'd be happy to do an alternative from the presentation. Thanks for the insight though. I'm still looking forward to it....

School & Work
Public Speaking
postr/StutterMar 24, 2014
7 points

Anyone here any experience with xanex and it's affect, if any, on their stutter?

Anyone here any experience with xanex and it's affect, if any, on their stutter? I've had a mild stutter most of my life but it had gotten quite bad over the past 6 months, mainly due to stress/anxiet...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionStress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
commentr/StutterMar 24, 2014
3 points

Obviously depends on the professor, but I would imagine most would be quite understanding of it. I mean I didnt just not have to do it and get 100%, she gave me the option of writing a paper instead ...

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School & Academic LifeAnxiety & Social JudgmentValidation & Empathy
commentr/StutterMar 24, 2014
2 points

really? Thats pretty good of your professors, but what I did was just told them ahead of time I have a stutter and if I pause or otherwise appear to be stumbling I would appreciate being graded lenien...

School & WorkCoping & Advocacy
Public SpeakingSelf-Advocacy & Boundaries
commentr/StutterMar 24, 2014
2 points

I feel like my stutter has made me humble in a way. I can't lie I could have seen myself being a ego filled dickshit but growing up with a stutter has really let me understand more people and that no ...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Acceptance & PrideHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterMar 24, 2014
2 points

Would the prof really let it go because of having a stutter? I'm about go off to college and the whole speech thing scares the shit out of me....

School & WorkEmotional Experience
School & Academic LifeAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterMar 24, 2014
1 points

I should've tried that for my previous courses! I didn't want to look like someone who looks stuck up compared to every one else though.......

Anticipation & AvoidanceSchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionSchool & Academic Life
commentr/StutterMar 24, 2014
4 points

It's helped me develop a larger vocabulary. When you're constantly mentally "scanning" what you're going to say, you become adept and switching out "speakable" words/phrases for those you know will g...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Avoidance & SubstitutionFeared Words & Names
commentr/StutterMar 24, 2014
6 points

The best thing about my stutter is sometimes it keeps my mouth shut when I'm about to say something stupid! ...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & Concealment
commentr/StutterMar 24, 2014
2 points

Girls think it's cute sometimes....

commentr/StutterMar 24, 2014
3 points

My stutter made me determined to become a speech-language pathologist so I can help others with the same problem. Also, through joining the National Stuttering Association I met life-long friends!...

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commentr/StutterMar 24, 2014
2 points

Yeah, it's funny how we don't stutter when we talk to ourselves, isn't it? If it helps, try reading to someone else, or just recording a regular conversation. The point of it all is to help you identi...

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Experiential AssociationStress & Fight/FlightAdvice Requests
commentr/StutterMar 24, 2014
1 points

In my dreams I talk fluently, isn't that weird....

commentr/StutterMar 24, 2014
4 points

The challenge! There is nothing that can't be changed so with time and effort, anything can be conquered. ...

postr/StutterMar 24, 2014
1 points

Has anyone tried Avoidance Reduction Therapy to address their stuttering behaviours?

Has anyone tried Avoidance Reduction Therapy to address their stuttering behaviours? I was browsing the ASHA blog (American Speech-Language and Hearing Association) and came across an article talking ...

Community & SupportTherapy & Professional
Advice RequestsTherapy Experiences
commentr/StutterMar 24, 2014
3 points

I can tell when I'm becoming stressed, so with that fact I can stop my self and allow my self to relax, it's kind like my body's stress alarm ...

Causes & VariabilityCoping & Advocacy
Stress & Fight/FlightMindfulness & Breathing
commentr/StutterMar 24, 2014
2 points

Well....ive had women say its cute......