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postr/StutterMar 13, 2026
4 points

I have been prescribed phenibut and propranolol

I have been prescribed phenibut and propranolol I get very anxious at university and have severe blockages and cannot speak , I tell the teacher that I haven't done the project (even if I did it) simp...

Emotional ExperienceSpeech & Stuttering
Anxiety & Social JudgmentBlocks & StoppagesShame & Embarrassment
commentr/StutterMar 13, 2026
2 points

When I feel hard block coming, I do what they call 'easy onset'. Its basically taking a nice pause right before that word, breathing easy, and speaking as I exhale. Also, I used this technique in co...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional ExperienceAnticipation & Avoidance
Fluency TechniquesAnxiety & Social JudgmentHiding & Concealment
commentr/StutterMar 13, 2026
7 points

You want to change it cuz speaking is probably the most human thing you can do. Speech is the thing that separates us from animals so even a mild stutter can cause big issues. I have a severe stut...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Propositionality & WeightAnxiety & Social JudgmentIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterMar 13, 2026
34 points

I'm sure 99.9% of people who stutter would give almost anything to wake up without it.. to be able to just speak without fear or embarrassment, join in conversations, find better jobs, to use the ...

Social & RelationshipsEmotional Experience
Quality of LifeAnxiety & Social JudgmentShame & Embarrassment
commentr/StutterMar 12, 2026
2 points

I totally get you. You say that you've lost sight of who you are, but you haven't! Like you said, you have the passion, you have the self-love. Stuttering aside, you know how much of an amazing, capab...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Identity & Self-PerceptionAnxiety & Social JudgmentHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterMar 12, 2026
3 points

> I'm taking antidepressants now, which also help with social phobia, so it's supposed to improve my social skills. Me as well. I don't feel socially anxious anymore (understatement, used to have SAD...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceMeds & Substances
Anticipating StutteringAnxiety & Social JudgmentHelpful Med Outcomes
commentr/StutterMar 11, 2026
0 points

Te debe gustar algún deporte, sal y juega con tus compañeros, de momento solo puedes ir acercarte y decirles si puedes jugar, te van a preguntar cosas tu demorate lo que quieras no importa si te juzga...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterMar 11, 2026
2 points

Me siento igual y no se que hacer, la tartamudez realmente afecta a la vida diaria de una persona y su calidad de vida, ahora estoy tomando antidepresivo que también ayuda en la fobia social por lo qu...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Anticipating StutteringAnxiety & Social JudgmentQuality of Life
postr/StutterMar 11, 2026
20 points

Stuttering has really affected my true self

Stuttering has really affected my true self this is a throwaway account so thats why my karma's so low, I just need somewhere to vent. I'm a teenage girl in highschool and I swear, I'm naturally conf...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentOverthinking & Monitoring+3 more
postr/StutterMar 11, 2026
6 points

How do I socialize while having a stutter

How do I socialize while having a stutter Hello, I recently moved to Sydney for my University. And because of my stuttering i cannot properly socialize in University. For this i somewhat stay silent m...

Emotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Anxiety & Social JudgmentFriendships & Belonging
commentr/StutterMar 11, 2026
3 points

Some do. I was on Celexa for several years and made little to no difference for me. Did help me out with general anxiety/depression that may of been caused by my stutter. Now Alprazolam on the other...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceMeds & Substances
Anticipating StutteringAnxiety & Social JudgmentHelpful Med Outcomes+1 more
postr/StutterMar 11, 2026
2 points

Anxiety medication

Anxiety medication Has anyone had experience on taking anxiety medication for their stutter? I’ve noticed that I’ve recently gotten these extreme physiological responses to public speaking situations,...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceCommunity & Support
Stress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social JudgmentAdvice Requests
commentr/StutterMar 11, 2026
1 points

Yes, I can relate to this. I’m also imagining the judgment of other and I’m aware of that. The last few years my stuttering got worse again. I just quit therapy because this type did not work for me....

Emotional ExperienceSpeech & StutteringCommunity & Support
Anxiety & Social JudgmentBlocks & StoppagesFrustration & Anger+1 more
commentr/StutterMar 11, 2026
2 points

Yeah, some people laugh when blind people bump into things, others make jokes about overweight people and others point and laugh at people with colostomy bags.... there is a small percentage of people...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & DisabilityCoping & Advocacy
Anxiety & Social JudgmentStigma & BullyingMindset shift
commentr/StutterMar 11, 2026
6 points

Lmao is not perceived judgement. Anybody who has a horrible stutter KNOWS the judgment is real, because people treat us differently when they notice we stutter...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Anxiety & Social JudgmentStigma & Bullying
commentr/StutterMar 11, 2026
2 points

The OP has not had their ability to speak removed, they just feel bad about how it they think their speaking sounds to others. And it is important to stress that the OP appears to be able to read th...

Emotional ExperienceAnticipation & AvoidanceCauses & Variability
Anxiety & Social JudgmentOverthinking & MonitoringStress & Fight/Flight
commentr/StutterMar 11, 2026
7 points

I’m my third year of an astrophysics and engineering physics dual degree with a pretty bad stutter. I stutter much worse when I meet people. A lot of people felt pity towards me and felt like they wer...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Anticipating StutteringAnxiety & Social JudgmentEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterMar 11, 2026
1 points

Been looking into supplements for anxiety around speaking situations. Tried ashwagandha alone first and noticed a difference after about three weeks with my overall tension. Started taking MEO Nutriti...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceCoping & Advocacy
Situational VariabilityAnxiety & Social JudgmentFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterMar 11, 2026
0 points

This is false. Everyone you see is stressing about different aspects of themselves: some are worried they sound like an idiot, some are distracted, some are worried about the tone of their voice, some...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & DisabilityCoping & Advocacy
Anxiety & Social JudgmentIdentity & Self-PerceptionMindset shift
postr/StutterMar 11, 2026
27 points

One small block and your day is ruined.

One small block and your day is ruined. I've observed something, people daily interract with each other flawlessly, they don't think about their actions and reactions. But when we socialise there's so...

Emotional ExperienceSpeech & Stuttering
Shame & EmbarrassmentAnxiety & Social JudgmentBlocks & Stoppages