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commentr/StutterSep 3, 2024
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What I did when I was a wee lad and the letters that I blocked the most on were the letters, “N” and the letter “M”. What I did with words that started with either a N or M, I got the dictionary (befo...

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postr/StutterSep 3, 2024
22 points

Update: Something worked

Update: Something worked Okay so im the same guy who asked for help because i had trouble saying my name and I had an exam coming up where I was supposed to introduce myself as a doctor to a patien...

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commentr/StutterSep 2, 2024
1 points

You can try to start your exhale before you begin talking! This helps me on a few blocks...

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commentr/StutterSep 2, 2024
4 points

Easy onset /voluntary stuttering? Like say “nnnnew….” (Making the prolongation deliberately) Long pause/ take a breath.. then say the word I think it’s related to continuous voicing, not sure if you...

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commentr/StutterSep 1, 2024
1 points

Well in continuation of my last comment, I’m skeptical that it’s possible to use a technique to stop stuttering and actually have it work. I’ve never heard anyone say “wow that technique really worked...

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commentr/StutterAug 31, 2024
1 points

This is a great strategy if you are unable to *ever* articulate the B sound. If you can articulate it fine in some situations but nothing comes out when others are around, this is unlikely to work at...

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commentr/StutterAug 30, 2024
-1 points

You can beforehand touch your lips together whenever you know you are going to say letter that starts with 'b', as the most difficult part is touching them while trying to speak. When you do this you ...

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commentr/StutterAug 30, 2024
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Yup. I am still practising twice a day (for 30 min) by talking or telling some stories to myself with slow and relaxed speech. And also I think besides practicing I also have to apply these on other p...

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commentr/StutterAug 30, 2024
1 points

That's my issue. Being slow and relax is easy. But impraticable in real conversations. Even more when speaking in groups. People just won't listen...

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commentr/StutterAug 30, 2024
2 points

Even as a severe stutterer, being slow, relax and fluent is easy. The problem is that it's so slow and awkward that people just won't listen. That's impraticable...

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commentr/StutterAug 30, 2024
1 points

Even as a severe stutterer, being very slow, relax and fluent is easy. The problem is that being so slow that people don't even listen or like it lol...

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commentr/StutterAug 30, 2024
0 points

It needs practice to get comfortable speaking slowly. Pick one friend, tell him you are going to focus on speaking slowly and practice it for one conversation. Speak exaggerated slowly and limit yours...

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commentr/StutterAug 30, 2024
1 points

I speak with almost no stutter when my speech is slow and relaxed. However, when I’m with my friends and teachers, I find it difficult to maintain that slow and relaxed pace. Instead, I tend to speak ...

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commentr/StutterAug 29, 2024
1 points

Good on you! Well done! Eyecontact. Don't lock however. Keep moving your eyes a bit. Sorry English is not my first language. Locking is a bit freeky/ agressive and, most important, makes you go blank ...

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commentr/StutterAug 29, 2024
0 points

What helped me was taking in a breath and before I speak I exhale for maybe 1/4 to 1/2 a second then I start speaking. Idk why it helps me, but it seems to. But I think the biggest thing is growing a ...

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commentr/StutterAug 29, 2024
4 points

- Taking a deep breath before speaking (I’m using diaphragmatic breathing myself). - Slowing down my speech and clearly articulate all the sounds. - Taking pauses between sentences to formulate the wo...

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postr/StutterAug 29, 2024
5 points

Trying to figure it out

Trying to figure it out I've just recently entered into substance abuse recovery. I've had a stutter my whole life but drinking and drugging always made it go away. It was one of the appealing parts o...

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commentr/StutterAug 28, 2024
1 points

My stutter seems like it gotten worse over the years. I recently tried to talk with my hands. Like every time I speak, I move my hands in different motions in the air to help with my talk in general. ...

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postr/StutterAug 28, 2024
0 points

What are your tips/techniques to get your stutter to a manageable level for you?

What are your tips/techniques to get your stutter to a manageable level for you? ...

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commentr/StutterAug 28, 2024
1 points

Get a good health insurance and start speech therapy. They do teach u very useful trick and force you to practice. Very very helpful....

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