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commentr/StutterNov 4, 2013
1 points

This was a fantasic reply, you gave all of us more useful information then I ever thought anyone would. I noticed you said that you are a fellow Brother In Iron haha, I'm glad you got into lifting, I...

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commentr/StutterNov 4, 2013
1 points

Yeah you're probably right. Obviously it's easier to talk to my bros Because I'm comfortable with them...

commentr/StutterNov 4, 2013
1 points

Definitely. It's probably because we're more nervous around girls ...

commentr/StutterNov 4, 2013
2 points

This is an excellent response. I agree with everything and I feel like I have a lot in common with your situation and how you view your stuttering. I have actually started meditating a little bit on m...

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commentr/StutterNov 4, 2013
1 points

Yeah it's a classic. I cant think of a single reason to not recommend it....

commentr/StutterNov 4, 2013
1 points

small talk is hard. I can only go it when im in a group of friends and I can pick my moments. But being boring and quiet and worse than being stammering and engaging. It's a mental hurdle a lot of us ...

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commentr/StutterNov 4, 2013
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commentr/StutterNov 4, 2013
1 points

> I believe that I stutter because I don't want to stutter. Interesting. I really find that insightful. I love people like you....

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commentr/StutterNov 4, 2013
3 points

I believe that I stutter because I don't want to stutter. edit: I have this unmanageable fear that the other person will judge my speech that I second guess myself. /edit I'm so wrapped up in my head ...

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commentr/StutterNov 4, 2013
2 points

Not to discredit your answer, but not all stutters can be fixed by doing this. If you have a stutter like mine you an practice a word till you're lie in the face and it won't make an ounce of differe...

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commentr/StutterNov 4, 2013
2 points

I really appreciate this well articulated and well thought out reply. This is a lot to absorb. It's very interesting that your dad believes that he "grew out of his stutter" even though by your stand...

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commentr/StutterNov 4, 2013
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commentr/StutterNov 4, 2013
1 points

I used to do this as well. My name is "unique" and hard to land on a single introduction. When people asked me for my name I would immediately start spelling it. Got some awkward looks. I used to lie ...

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commentr/StutterNov 4, 2013
1 points

At first I was going to suggest spelling it but given the length of your name, I don't think people would follow fast enough. So instead is there any way to make a comparison? For instance the name Mi...

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commentr/StutterNov 4, 2013
1 points

Like with any other words you stutter on, I think your best bet is just practicing saying your name by using whatever techniques work best for you....

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commentr/StutterNov 3, 2013
2 points

Change your name. Just kidding, I'm not sure I entirely understand how your name led to your stuttering. But if it's truly a hard name you could go with a nickname. If that isn't an option for you m...

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commentr/StutterNov 3, 2013
1 points

I say "present" not because I stutter but because I like it. Don't resort to avoidance my friend, it will exacerbate the fear in the long run. Force yourself to say 'here' every time, if anyone laughs...

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postr/StutterNov 3, 2013
3 points

Stutter when introducing myself.

Stutter when introducing myself. I have 3 syllable name that is extremely rare. As a result, I have to introduce myself like twenty times for people to get my name right. Because of this, I have devel...

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commentr/StutterNov 3, 2013
1 points

Those friends are stupid.... okay so their not stupid, just ignorant. I know the interview was hard man, but there will be another, until then a good thing to do would be to try to get that out of you...

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commentr/StutterNov 3, 2013
2 points

That could be it too actually; I find myself struggling more with new girls than friends I've known for years...

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