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I don’t stutter when asking people out but once I talk with one coworker I stutter so much I shut my mouth until the shift is over...

I feel the same way. Our brain seems to subconsciously exert more effort to avoid stuttering when we’re talking to strangers who might judge us, compared to when we’re with friends and family where we...

I feel the same way. Our brain seems to subconsciously exert more effort to avoid stuttering when we’re talking to strangers who might judge us, compared to when we’re with friends and family where w...

Not really, it sucks ass and I hate it. For some, probably. I have found ways around it, so for me personally, no....

Adopt the mindset of “if I was born with a stutter, then you have to listen to it”. Practice helps also. Speaking is just like anything else and if you don’t use it, you lose it. Try to read out-loud ...

Why is it easier talking to strangers

Why is it easier talking to strangers I don’t know if everyone has this or just me, but I find that when I talk to strangers, I am a lot more careful and self-conscious about my stuttering. But I can’...

Stuttering in the Workplace

Stuttering in the Workplace Hi, I've suffered from a stutter all my life. I say "suffered" because my whole life (34) I've hidden away, kept quiet, and refrained from joining social interactions to t...

Someone once told me “You only stutter because you lack confidence in yourself”

Someone once told me “You only stutter because you lack confidence in yourself” I’ve had confidence issues in the past, but I've gotten better. However, I still stutter. What do you guys think? Coul...

I often struggle with eye contact too. Sometimes I realize mid convo that I’m looking away a lot and force myself to make eye contact. It can be nerve racking. I hate stuttering and seeing the look on...

Anyone else struggle with eye contact?

Anyone else struggle with eye contact? Since I could talk I’ve had a stutter, it’s not major but it’s noticeable. Beside the regular teasing and casual jokes, I haven’t seen many people talk about thi...

I think in general its the opposite. The perception of people listening tends to trigger stuttering, which is why most people are either fluent or stutter much less when alone....

Why is stuttering so embarrassing to talk about?

Why is stuttering so embarrassing to talk about? I notice that me, and a lot of other people who stutter are really embarrassed about their stutter and hate talking about it. Also it seems to be a co...

I can’t take it anymore

I can’t take it anymore I have a severe stutter and I am becoming 99% nonverbal because of panic and severe anxiety. I know at this point it’s not the stuttering itself; it’s the trauma building up...

My brain might have erased painful memories, because I don't remember any bullying at all. I was the best student in class academically, and the bullies didn't really mess with me because I wouldn't l...

I know exactly how you feel. I’m 98% fluent and I’m considered as a non-stutterer…until I have a small random breakthrough. Even we who are very fluent know we are still stutterers. I can never lose t...

Call Simulator Suggestions?

Call Simulator Suggestions? Hey, so I’ve just started a new job about a year after graduating from my undergrad - in my final year of college I was outgoing, sociable and chatty. My confidence really...

In high school some jerk spread a rumor that I faked my stutter for attention because I didn’t stutter all the time. Mostly just during presentations. I was like yep I definitely faked a stutter becau...

That’s like saying “You don’t look like you have Down syndrome.” I’ve gotten that before, but it’s honestly a good thing that my speech sounds “normal” sometimes...

Well, I was fully on board until your last sentence. Anyway, yes people tell me all the time that I don't stutter. They think I'm just being self deprecating or something. I don't mind if they say "I ...

Yea I’ve had people say things like this to me too because I hide it all the time (substitute words, pause, etc) Sometimes people try to help by saying “stuttering isn’t a big deal” it’s almost like g...