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commentr/StutterNov 2, 2020
33 points

A disability is an impairment that significantly impacts a major life activity. The ADA includes “speaking” and “communication” as a major life activities. So, if the stutter significantly affects one...

School & WorkSocial & Relationships
Access & RightsQuality of Life
commentr/StutterNov 2, 2020
1 points

That’s so nice of you to say. I totally understand your hatred of phone calls, they’re not the easiest task, especially with our speech impediment. But I hope that you’ll be able to conquer it one cal...

Emotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Hope & MotivationQuality of Life
commentr/StutterNov 2, 2020
1 points

Me too, I didnt have to do anything that requires effort all day. I like those days real much obviously . Also could we continue the convo in dms? I wouldnt like others to be able to see it...

Social & Relationships
Quality of Life
postr/StutterOct 30, 2020
4 points

Afraid to go to therapy

Afraid to go to therapy Hey There everyone. ​ I'm a life long stutterer and would rate my severity 9.5/10 maybe. It takes a minute or so sometimes to get 2, 3 words out and its frustratin...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Hiding & ConcealmentShame & EmbarrassmentQuality of Life+2 more
postr/StutterOct 29, 2020
21 points

Drive thrus are no longer do-able :(

Drive thrus are no longer do-able :( I get so embarrassed in the drive thru. My brain instantly freezes. It’s so embarrassing. My boyfriend understands and thankful is very empathetic. But oh my god I...

Emotional ExperienceAnticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Shame & EmbarrassmentFeared Words & NamesAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
postr/StutterOct 28, 2020
1 points

Today i wanted to buy something in the oven and still before entering i felt I would be stuck like shit, it is a crazy feeling many times it exceeds the limits of feelings until the moment I think about suicide

Today i wanted to buy something in the oven and still before entering i felt I would be stuck like shit, it is a crazy feeling many times it exceeds the limits of feelings until the moment I think abo...

Emotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Suicidal Ideation & High DistressSadness & HopelessnessQuality of Life
postr/StutterOct 26, 2020
81 points

Phone calls are the most stressful and frustrating thing...

Phone calls are the most stressful and frustrating thing... I’ll tell ya, there’s nothing like returning a phone call and starting with “H-h-h-h-h-h-h-hi i-i-i-i-i-is th-th-th-this Mmmmmmmmm-Morgan? I...

Emotional ExperienceSocial & RelationshipsAnticipation & Avoidance
Frustration & AngerQuality of LifeFeared Words & Names+1 more
commentr/StutterOct 20, 2020
2 points

I'd be really interested to know how many of us have been affected by Covid, my stutter has definitely gotten worse without daily interaction (I hate speaking on the phone). I've seen so many similar ...

Causes & VariabilitySocial & Relationships
Severity & FluctuationQuality of Life
postr/StutterOct 20, 2020
35 points

Hey guys,new here. I’m worried about blocks

Hey guys,new here. I’m worried about blocks I’ve always kindof stuttered and the stuttering part doesn’t bother me at all, it’s the blocks. They’ve gotten progressively worse after high school and I c...

Speech & StutteringEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Blocks & StoppagesShame & EmbarrassmentQuality of Life+1 more
commentr/StutterOct 9, 2020
3 points

Agree to everyone here. I'm 27 and have stuttered since childhood. Only solution is to accept it as a part of your life. But I'm far from accepting it. I stutter and sweat and fear saying my name, tal...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Acceptance & PrideShame & EmbarrassmentAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
commentr/StutterOct 8, 2020
1 points

I can relate because I feel the exact same pain but I couldn't find anything online about stuttering actually causing physical pain. Atleast you could give presentations. I never could, and the few ...

Emotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Frustration & AngerAnxiety & Social JudgmentQuality of Life
commentr/StutterOct 8, 2020
2 points

I've never developed good social skills and that combined with stuttering and that combined with talking to a girl I like just makes me unbearable. I can't even look at them afterwards. I attempt to g...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentAnxiety & Social Judgment+2 more
commentr/StutterOct 8, 2020
1 points

I hate everybody, I spent the last year wondering why girls don't like me and I realized this is why. I want to get a part time job but I can't work drive thru. I have no where to go after school besi...

Emotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Frustration & AngerHelplessness & AgencyQuality of Life
commentr/StutterOct 7, 2020
1 points

I am trying everytime. For example, if I made a presentation infront of my classmates, after the presentation I feel like they are avoiding me. I need a treatment for stutter, I can make anything to g...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social JudgmentQuality of Life
commentr/StutterOct 7, 2020
1 points

I'm not sure if there's a big difference between a mild/moderate stutter and speaking without one entirely. But from my experience there's a massive difference between a severe stutter/selective mutis...

Causes & VariabilitySocial & Relationships
Severity & FluctuationQuality of Life
commentr/StutterOct 5, 2020
2 points

It's such a common thing, I think! That feeling of pure panic when you know you have to say something that you obviously know the answer to but still get stuck on. I just wish more people understood, ...

Emotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Anxiety & Social JudgmentQuality of Life
commentr/StutterSep 30, 2020
1 points

It's a quality of life thing, isn't it... if you feel bad with the way you're doing things now, you should change something and see if it makes you feel better. :)...

Social & RelationshipsEmotional Experience
Quality of LifeHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterSep 28, 2020
2 points

While many people here can’t help you financially, they still can give you valuable tips from experience. Just know that you’re not alone in your stuttering journey, and that despite of that you can s...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & DisabilityCoping & Advocacy
Hope & MotivationIdentity & Self-PerceptionAcceptance & Pride+2 more
commentr/StutterSep 27, 2020
1 points

I am 25 and I stutter since childhood and I am living abroad for the past 2 years. People are much more accomodating in the non-native country and if you are thinking that they'll laugh, that's not go...

Social & RelationshipsIdentity & Disability
Quality of LifeIdentity & Self-PerceptionAcceptance & Pride
postr/StutterSep 25, 2020
65 points

Life seems hopeless

Life seems hopeless Today a guy randomly asked me my name in the gym and it literally took me 10-15 seconds to say the first letter. I feel like life isnt worth living like this. Rather be dead than ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Feared Words & NamesSadness & HopelessnessHelplessness & Agency+1 more