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commentr/StutterMar 23, 2014
3 points

Hi Aidan, Wish I had more time to write to you, but unfortunately I don't so I'll focus on one thing. The oral presentation in English used to eat me alive, I used to dread it all the time. However...

Causes & VariabilitySchool & WorkEmotional Experience
Roles & PerformancePublic SpeakingHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterMar 23, 2014
2 points

It went great! Although she's off travelling around the world in a month or so; so we've decided to pursue other 'ventures' and maybe see what the situation is when she returns!...

Social & Relationships
Dating & Romance
commentr/StutterMar 23, 2014
3 points

Hey Aidan, good to have you here! First of all, let me tell you that I completely understand what you're going through. I'm almost 30 and I've been stuttering ever since I can remember. Primary schoo...

Community & SupportTherapy & ProfessionalAnticipation & Avoidance
Personal StoriesSeeking TherapyTherapy Experiences+3 more
commentr/StutterMar 23, 2014
1 points

Sometimes. Depends on if I think I will stutter. For example at school I like to join in on discussions, same with work as well actually, when my coworkers are discussing something I usually like to j...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & Concealment
commentr/StutterMar 23, 2014
1 points

This works. My take is that the switch over from the "s" to "even" is really fast, so it tricks our brain....

Coping & Advocacy
Fluency Techniques
commentr/StutterMar 23, 2014
1 points

Like someone else mentioned, stuttering can be classified as a disability (even though I don't agree it is, as it's only impeding our speech, we're just as, or perhaps even more capable than anyone el...

Identity & DisabilitySchool & Work
Stigma & BullyingAccess & Rights
commentr/StutterMar 23, 2014
3 points

I use "umm" and "ahh" or "uhh" whenever i feel like I'm about to stutter. Saying those sounds helps me get started in my sentence. Works for me. As far as my name, I've gotten comfortable saying it ...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Avoidance & SubstitutionFeared Words & Names
postr/StutterMar 23, 2014
7 points

I need some advice and techniques.

I need some advice and techniques. Hello. My name is Aidan and I am 16 years old. I have had a stutter since I was young and it was bad when I was young and then didn't come up until I was about 12-13...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & SubstitutionOverthinking & Monitoring+3 more
commentr/StutterMar 22, 2014
2 points

The worst is when i have something great to say then have to wait to speak. Then i start thinking "oh i could have a problem with such word". Then it turns into, well i better just not say anything. T...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & Concealment
commentr/StutterMar 22, 2014
2 points

Huh, for me its more about how well i know the people im with....

commentr/StutterMar 22, 2014
2 points

My speech therapist actually taught me something in the lines of this, although in his words it was emphasizing on the first vowel of the word. So as you said: s-Even. The reason why it works might b...

Coping & AdvocacyTherapy & Professional
Fluency TechniquesPositive Therapy Techniques
commentr/StutterMar 22, 2014
2 points

mine starts and ends with seven. Welcome to the struggle....

commentr/StutterMar 22, 2014
1 points

I've done this before, it does help because for "seven" for example.. I can make the S sound, and the E sound. It's the transition that's not easily doable. However I don't really do it often because ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Avoidance & SubstitutionFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterMar 22, 2014
1 points

Thanks! I have trouble with sevens too! My phone number ends with 2777 and I can never say the last seven! This will help!...

Coping & Advocacy
Fluency Techniques
commentr/StutterMar 22, 2014
1 points

Then you should communicate to them that you didn't appreciate that kind of commentary. They might come at it being like "dude, don't be so sensitive" but if it bothers you, stand your ground. Every...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesStigma & Bullying
commentr/StutterMar 22, 2014
1 points

This was the first time and hopefully the last time that I'm going to contribute to being tired from working over. I like the guys they just had a lapse of judgement at my expense....

Emotional Experience
Shame & Embarrassment
commentr/StutterMar 22, 2014
1 points

Thanks :) just needed to let some steam out! ...

commentr/StutterMar 22, 2014
1 points

This was the first time and hopefully the last time that I'm going to contribute to being tired from working over. I like the guys they just had a lapse of judgement at my expense....

Emotional Experience
Shame & Embarrassment
commentr/StutterMar 22, 2014
1 points

This was the first time and hopefully the last time that I'm going to contribute to being tired from working over. I like the guys they just had a lapse of judgement at my expense....

Emotional Experience
Shame & Embarrassment
commentr/StutterMar 22, 2014
1 points

This was the first time and hopefully the last time that I'm going to contribute to being tired from working over. I like the guys they just had a lapse of judgement at my expense....

Emotional Experience
Shame & Embarrassment