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commentr/StutterJun 10, 2013
6 points

Yes, very common. Two words of advice (from my speech therapist, actually): 1) It's absolutely normal for everyone to think about "important" sentences even hours or days in advance. When you realize...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Anticipating StutteringOverthinking & MonitoringFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterJun 10, 2013
3 points

I've experienced this too at times but not when I'm practicing lines in my head. Sometimes, talking in the mirror and making eye contact with myself while practicing talking has helped me. Forcing eye...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Overthinking & MonitoringAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterJun 10, 2013
3 points

You might find this is more common than you think. If I prepare a particular sentence to try to avoid stuttering on it, I'll know the word(s) I'll struggle with. The weird thing is, if I feel more i...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Anticipating StutteringAvoidance & Substitution
postr/StutterJun 10, 2013
3 points

Does anybody here stutter in their head?

Does anybody here stutter in their head? So I have a job interview tomorrow and I can already feel myself stuttering on "Hello I'm here for the int-t-terview." Does anyone else have this quirk? I just...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & Stuttering
Anticipating StutteringBlocks & Stoppages
postr/StutterJun 9, 2013
21 points

"The disastrous days weren't when I stammered in front of 600 people. [...] It was the times when I haven't spoken up, haven't asked my question..."

"The disastrous days weren't when I stammered in front of 600 people. [...] It was the times when I haven't spoken up, haven't asked my question..." ...

Emotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Helplessness & AgencyQuality of Life
commentr/StutterJun 8, 2013
1 points

Please tell us how it goes! :D...

commentr/StutterJun 6, 2013
1 points

Thanks everyone for the feedback, I really appreciate you all sharing your advice and personal stories. Heading to my interview tomorrow!...

Community & Support
Advice Requests
commentr/StutterJun 4, 2013
2 points

thanks. Having a stutter does not matter in life, if you don't let it define who you are. That's why I was angry - because I have now built into me that I'm a capable person and that stuttering is not...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Hope & MotivationAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterJun 4, 2013
1 points

Stutter social. I think the hangout link is broken but this is the schedule http://stuttersocial.com/#edt-usa.html You can talk to people from around the world and practice your speech or just share....

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Advice OfferedResearch & Resources
commentr/StutterJun 4, 2013
1 points

Stuttering often (but not always) shifts from repetition to blocking as the person gets older. Strategies like easy onset or cancellation should be helpful....

Coping & AdvocacySpeech & Stuttering
Fluency TechniquesRepetitions & Prolongations
commentr/StutterJun 4, 2013
1 points

I've stuttered my whole life. As I got older, starting in college, it got a lot less pronounced, but there are still times when I have a noticeable stutter. Two of these times was during two separate ...

Causes & VariabilityIdentity & Disability
Severity & FluctuationAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterJun 4, 2013
1 points

Thanks :-)...

commentr/StutterJun 4, 2013
1 points

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commentr/StutterJun 4, 2013
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commentr/StutterJun 4, 2013
3 points

It's perfectly normal for a stutter to fade as you get older. It will still come back time to time, but you'll likely find yourself giving less of a shit about it, and even less of a shit if people j...

Causes & VariabilityIdentity & Disability
Severity & FluctuationAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterJun 4, 2013
1 points

I'm astonished the hiring manager said that to you. Makes me think society in general needs more education as to what stammering actually is.. Congrats on not letting it affect you!...

Community & SupportIdentity & Disability
Validation & EmpathyStigma & Bullying
commentr/StutterJun 3, 2013
1 points

smile. :D Seriously, for some strange odd reason whenever I smile my stammer seems to disappear. It must be a confidence thing, but it helps not only with interviews but with talking to women on the ...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Hope & MotivationAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterJun 3, 2013
7 points

I'm a recent Master's graduate, have stuttered since childhood and still do sometimes. I gave a bunch of interviews in the past couple of months. Primary advice, there is no need to tell them that you...

School & WorkSocial & Relationships
Employment & CareerDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterJun 3, 2013
4 points

i keep delaying because i have too much to write but let me start with something. Theres no real rule on whether to disclose or not to disclose (tell them you stutter). However I would not recommend t...

Social & RelationshipsSchool & Work
Disclosure & Telling OthersEmployment & Career