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Toxic shame as a result of stuttering/social anxiety

Toxic shame as a result of stuttering/social anxiety I’ve been doing a lot of reflecting lately and realized that my stutter has shaped the way I see myself in a much deeper way than I ever imagined. ...

Going to doctors is the worst 🤦🏻‍♀️

Going to doctors is the worst 🤦🏻‍♀️ Went up to check in and got stuck on my last name and said sorry to the desk lady. My mom had to say it for me, but she always gets irritated when I get stuck on ...

Healthcare workers pls give a girl some advice and words of encouragement.

Healthcare workers pls give a girl some advice and words of encouragement. Hey so I have a question for anyone who works in healthcare as a stutter. I am a student who works in a field of healthcare t...

Think i had a panic attack

Think i had a panic attack So I graduated from uni last year and it’s almost been a whole year since i started looking for a job in my field of study. I had some interviews for very cool positions but...

Please be aware that dysfluency combined with significant anxiety can indeed make communication nearly impossible. It’s quite common for blocks to be so severe, you give up, and say something differe...

I feel you , I grew up in Los Angeles and some cops use to hunt us young black males the years I grew up there yrs 80's-2000's. I stuttered in front of cops all the time when i was pulled over some no...

Those raised by or involved with narcissists, how are you dealing with your stutter?

Those raised by or involved with narcissists, how are you dealing with your stutter? If my stuttering didn't affect me out of the blue, I'd still be more social. Now I'm introverted as a result of it....

I used to be top 40 in Valorant. I stutter. And I had to let go of my dream.

I used to be top 40 in Valorant. I stutter. And I had to let go of my dream. Hello, this is my first time ever making a post on reddit and I felt like I wanted to share my story as someone whos lived ...

I also Stutter in front of large group of people, I think it's a kind of social and performance anxiety (you feel anxious when you have to 'perform' in front of large group of people). Nevertheless,...

Struggling due to new job role

Struggling due to new job role Hi Everyone, I am a 42-year-old male who has stuttered since I was 8 or 9. I usually only stutter if I have to speak to a large group of people, but I also stutter a l...

Ah I can understand that. I frequented a Buddhist temple for a long time and we also had to read in front of each other. My stutter was way worst back then so it tested our patience for sure! Try to k...

Thank you! Frankly, the people around me aren’t very patient or understanding with me. Quite the opposite really. When I read in front of them it’s not because they wanna hear me, it’s because I’m cal...

Reading works as a speech muscle practice. Reading in front of mirror helps a lot. But don't expect much result in real life scenarios when you experience anxiety or self doubt. For real life focus ...

Reading out loud in general is useful. If you're already pretty fluent by yourself, it means the nerves are simply getting to you when other people are around. That's something very common as public s...

That’s so very thoughtful of you to post this question 💙 I think it depends on individual. For example, my main struggle at work is time pressure during calls and meetings, and I actually prefer to ...

It’s called “Voluntary Stuttering” and lets you be in control of how and when you choose to stutter. My daughter does this occasionally. She chooses places where it can be hard (ordering a drink at St...

I understand 100% what you're going through, I've also struggled saying my name in the past. It felt so humiliating when I had to present myself in front of the whole class when I was at uni. I had ...

Hi I’m sorry you are dealing with this. The stress of the move must have you an anxiety ridden. Have you ever tried anti anxiety meds like lexapro? They may help you calm down...

Glad to see a fellow brother here :) I went to a party this Saturday night with my husband and my brother in law. I was so uncomfortable and 3 people came to talk to me just for asking my name and si...

Does it ever get better?

Does it ever get better? Hey, I am 25 years old and have been stuttering since I was 4 years old. Between the ages of 5 and 6, I stopped stuttering but started stuttering again. I always managed to h...