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commentr/StutterMay 3, 2023
1 points

I tried to forget that I stutter, I believed that my stutter could be beat. I would go into social situations pretending I didn’t stutter or forgetting that I didn’t stutter. That worked pretty good. ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Hiding & ConcealmentMindset shift
commentr/StutterMay 2, 2023
2 points

Precisely why I posted it :) Here's my best advice: 1. Don't worry about other people. Some will be nice, and some will be jerks. The best thing you can do is just be yourself 2. Be patient with yo...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Mindset shiftMindfulness & BreathingAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterApr 26, 2023
2 points

See its a holistic approach if I say If you will be aware then your habit of speaking fast is not just in speaking its in your every habit or way of doing the work Like doing things in hurry or tryi...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Avoidance & SubstitutionMindset shift
commentr/StutterApr 25, 2023
0 points

I agree with you to a point, but really do view stuttering as something that can be overcome if not eliminated. I’m a successful sales rep who regularly gives large in person talk. I also have a stu...

Coping & AdvocacyAnticipation & Avoidance
Mindset shiftPreparation & Rehearsal
commentr/StutterApr 25, 2023
3 points

I'd imagine the more you do it, the easier it becomes. So just start doing it and keep at it....

Coping & Advocacy
Mindset shift
commentr/StutterApr 24, 2023
1 points

Yep Mate!! I remember i went to the therapist with my mum and she said I'll charge this amount and i looked at mum just showed her gesture, i think we should go, and i told the therapist I'll think ab...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional ExperienceCauses & Variability
Mindset shiftHope & MotivationStress & Fight/Flight
commentr/StutterApr 24, 2023
1 points

Yep Mate!!, I'm glad you r trying hard, InshAllah you will overcome this thing, well i also cant even answer phone calls of strangers, relatives even my own dad, and can talk fluently to mum, friends ...

Causes & VariabilityCoping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Stress & Fight/FlightMindset shiftHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterApr 24, 2023
3 points

Just be yourself. I’ve found my stutter is a “bitch repellent,” and it made dating FAR easier when they weed themselves out upfront rather than me having to figure it out months later. When I introduc...

Social & RelationshipsCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Dating & RomanceMindset shiftAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterApr 23, 2023
4 points

I say I appreciate it or appreciate you in basically all situations. It may sound awkward to some, but I feel great saying it fluently and it expresses my gratitude. Win in my book! Don’t focus on how...

Identity & DisabilityCoping & Advocacy
Acceptance & PrideMindset shift
commentr/StutterApr 23, 2023
1 points

Awesome reply and very detailed! ​ >*"What specific 'game plan' would you advise? Could you break it down into a few steps, what would it look like?"* I think, it may be effective to ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Overthinking & MonitoringMindset shiftAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterApr 23, 2023
2 points

Hey! Sorry for my late reply. Yes, everything you noted is exactly what I do and think, regarding helpful and uhelpful behaviours. It's interesting how most of us experience similar things like t...

Identity & DisabilityCoping & Advocacy
Authenticity vs. MaskingMindset shiftVoluntary Stuttering & Exposure
commentr/StutterApr 23, 2023
2 points

>*"What do I do? How do I maintain the belief that I am worthy or can actually successfully function in this world? I can do so much and have so much talent and skill but feel I will die with every...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional ExperienceAnticipation & Avoidance
Mindset shiftAnxiety & Social JudgmentOverthinking & Monitoring
commentr/StutterApr 22, 2023
10 points

Its my belief that therapy is not effective, until negative emotions are recognized and fear is accepted. >Communication is very important in everything and not being able to is destroying me ment...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Mindset shiftIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterApr 22, 2023
1 points

I worded that part a bit wrong. It’s possible and very common with a stutter, but not possible if you fully take control of your stutter, which requires the not caring what others think, putting yours...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentOverthinking & Monitoring+3 more
commentr/StutterApr 22, 2023
2 points

I feel that unless you have an extremely severe stutter it is not that possible to be misunderstood or misrepresent yourself. If you’re being misunderstood or misrepresenting yourself it might just be...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentMindset shift+1 more
commentr/StutterApr 22, 2023
3 points

Regarding your first question, there was a bit of hypocrisy in me suggesting that you transform your mindset, since I myself haven’t fully accomplished that yet, only made some considerable progress. ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentMindset shift+1 more
commentr/StutterApr 22, 2023
2 points

Thank you for your response - how did you manage to transform your mindset regarding your stutter? For a lot of the opportunities that have been offered to me, it would be reckless to accept them (i...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentOverthinking & Monitoring+2 more
commentr/StutterApr 22, 2023
2 points

I get that. I learned a lot of behaviors that I had gathered I used to protect me from everything. I just got so tired of it (and drinking myself to sleep gets old real quick). Being the "alpha" is ov...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionMindset shiftHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterApr 22, 2023
2 points

> Hey man, i saw your post somewhere and iirc, you also have a severe-stutter. How did you make your way into it and improve it? Did you use a few techniquess to help lessen it? or just spoke your ...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & DisabilityCoping & Advocacy
Anxiety & Social JudgmentIdentity & Self-PerceptionMindset shift
commentr/StutterApr 22, 2023
2 points

Like I said, do what you gotta do, but something I've learned that really helped was *progree is not a straight line*. Sometimes we seem to go backwards before we go forwards again....

Coping & Advocacy
Mindset shift