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commentr/StutterJan 6, 2020
4 points

In high school my senior year I spoke in front of my high school about my parents divorce. Obviously I stuttered a lot but at the end it turns out that EVERYONE did not care I stuttered but rather my ...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterJan 5, 2020
4 points

Buddy as hard and scary as this will sound to you...there is only one way to conquer your stutter, and that is to face it head on and SPEAK MORE. I know it sounds so contradictory to run towards your ...

Causes & VariabilityCoping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Stress & Fight/FlightVoluntary Stuttering & ExposureHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterJan 4, 2020
10 points

For me, bad blocks were a symtom of avoidance behaviors that I had to correct. The longer I would run from situations, the worse my speech would become. For example, for the longest time I would avoid...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionFluency TechniquesVoluntary Stuttering & Exposure+1 more
commentr/StutterJan 2, 2020
3 points

Wow thank you so much. I totally get what your saying about how exposure could also get rid of the stutter. I definitely feel like that is another option that would work. If I just totally owned it an...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureHope & MotivationAcceptance & Pride
postr/StutterJan 2, 2020
37 points

I had a good night a few months ago

I had a good night a few months ago One night in a hotel room, my friend encouraged me to open up about my stutter in front of him, so I began to consciously use my strategies. I wasn't embarrassed t...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Fluency TechniquesVoluntary Stuttering & ExposureAuthenticity vs. Masking+1 more
commentr/StutterJan 2, 2020
5 points

Being relaxed, as already mentioned is key. That includes being comfortable. It seems like you were comfortable back on Colorado and therefore didn't feel as anxious. The advice I can think of may be ...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureHope & MotivationAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterJan 1, 2020
8 points

I got downvoted to hell last time I mentioned this. But I have a real I'd say medium level stutter. Some days I'm fairly fluent others I can't get a word out. But when I was in high school everyone ba...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityCoping & Advocacy
Avoidance & SubstitutionSeverity & FluctuationVoluntary Stuttering & Exposure+1 more
commentr/StutterDec 31, 2019
1 points

It is very similar. I think the difference for me is the mindset. Voluntary stuttering is more about being in control I think, whereas this is quite literally trying to reprogram your brain like a com...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterDec 30, 2019
2 points

I like it. Sounds very similar to Voluntary Stuttering or Advertising. https://www.mnsu.edu/comdis/isad8/papers/reitzes8.html...

Coping & AdvocacyMeds & Substances
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureHelpful Med Outcomes
postr/StutterDec 27, 2019
18 points

What helps me a lot

What helps me a lot Hi guys and girls. I wanted to share with you about what helps me to be more comfortable with my speech. Hard times help me. I mean, for me being a stutterer, hard times are almo...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityCoping & Advocacy
Avoidance & SubstitutionSituational VariabilityFluency Techniques+3 more
commentr/StutterDec 25, 2019
5 points

If you want to join the stutter discord https://discord.gg/F37Gtj3 It really helped me to (at least kinda i guess coz stutter) talk with other stutterers. What also really helped me (even though this ...

Community & SupportCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Validation & EmpathyVoluntary Stuttering & ExposureFluency Techniques+3 more
commentr/StutterDec 23, 2019
5 points

Don’t go against it. Accept it. Stutter openly and you’ll notice it’s not as stressful....

Identity & DisabilityCoping & Advocacy
Acceptance & PrideVoluntary Stuttering & Exposure
commentr/StutterDec 17, 2019
1 points

If I stutter while speaking to Alexa or Google Assistant, I repeat the command over and over until I have the muscle memory down so I speak fluently. It's sort of like speech therapy for me!...

Coping & AdvocacyAnticipation & Avoidance
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterDec 16, 2019
7 points

Yea I actually appreciate Alexa when I'm alone for that reason. When other peeps are in the room not so much lmao...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Experiential AssociationVoluntary Stuttering & Exposure
commentr/StutterDec 16, 2019
37 points

Honestly, it's one of the few instances where I can practice overcoming my stutter while being alone. I kind of appreciate that....

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Experiential AssociationVoluntary Stuttering & Exposure
commentr/StutterDec 11, 2019
2 points

In all fairness, I attended an intensive 1-week speech therapy program in New York City at the American Institute of Stuttering (AIS) which worked wonders for me. Their whole mantra is to incorporate ...

Coping & AdvocacySocial & RelationshipsSchool & Work
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureDisclosure & Telling OthersEmployment & Career+1 more
commentr/StutterDec 7, 2019
2 points

Funny you say that. Letting yourself stutter is about letting go of control. The approach avoidance conflict creates a desire to control....

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & DisabilityAnticipation & Avoidance
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureAuthenticity vs. MaskingOverthinking & Monitoring
commentr/StutterDec 7, 2019
12 points

It's the truth. The only way through is to let yourself stutter....

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterDec 1, 2019
5 points

Many Speech Language Pathologists (SLPs) have to go through pseudo stuttering in public to get a taste of the pressures of stuttering (and honestly other speech disorders). I think it's an awesome act...

Coping & AdvocacyTherapy & Professional
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureTherapy Experiences
commentr/StutterNov 30, 2019
5 points

Intentional stuttering is one among various techniques used in speech therapy. Something about being in control of the repetition instead of suffering it....

Coping & Advocacy
Voluntary Stuttering & Exposure