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commentr/StutterJan 7, 2023
5 points

>If I were able to forget I stuttered, would it go away? **Question #1:** What is your opinion? I mean, do you think stuttering goes away if you forget that you stutter? In my opinion, yes and no...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentOverthinking & Monitoring+3 more
commentr/StutterJan 6, 2023
2 points

I don’t know if that is what it’s “called,” or just what I have called it. I stole the idea from watching toastmasters (that regularly try and hijack every public meeting I have ever attended). Regard...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureAuthenticity vs. MaskingDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterJan 6, 2023
3 points

If you don’t want sympathy or accommodations, then convey that in your preamble. Simply Be very light, informative, and even add in humor or how your dysfluency makes you more tolerant, observant etc...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionVoluntary Stuttering & ExposureAuthenticity vs. Masking+1 more
commentr/StutterJan 6, 2023
10 points

I'm going to join this opinion based on my personal experience. I was also against even mentioning that I'm stuttering to somebody else, but after talking with others in our local self help group an...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentSelf-Advocacy & Boundaries+3 more
commentr/StutterJan 6, 2023
7 points

Well… If I may… You might want to come to terms with the fact that you are going to appear awkward if you do a preamble… Or awkward if you don’t and stutter. My main message to you (or anyone) is th...

Identity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
Authenticity vs. MaskingAcceptance & PrideDisclosure & Telling Others
postr/StutterJan 6, 2023
12 points

What causes my stutter and what can I do to reduce it

What causes my stutter and what can I do to reduce it I talk perfectly good and read perfectly good when im alone or when I read something even to every one I speak good as well but when I speak to so...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
Experiential AssociationAuthenticity vs. MaskingQuality of Life
commentr/StutterJan 5, 2023
5 points

The people who made comments about my stuttering never really knew that I actually have a stutter because of how rare I do it and how non “cliche” it sounds to most people so I just started stating th...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterJan 3, 2023
2 points

I feel you buddy. I'm 28 and definitely still struggle with the worst blocks. I just launched the first Slack-based stuttering community for professionals who stutter and we have over 150+ members alr...

Identity & DisabilitySocial & RelationshipsSchool & Work
Identity & Self-PerceptionAcceptance & PrideDisclosure & Telling Others+2 more
commentr/StutterJan 3, 2023
3 points

Yes 100% bro. I realized my stuttering stems from early life trauma of getting abused by my peers. Its crazy how that mental pathway gets carried into adulthood and is almost impossible to break....

Causes & VariabilityIdentity & Disability
Trauma & PsychologicalAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterJan 2, 2023
1 points

Sometimes letting yourself stutter does wonders. Our stutter usually gets worse when we're anticipating it and we're doing everything to stop stuttering. This can create tension, and ironically this m...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureAcceptance & PrideAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterJan 2, 2023
3 points

Exactly why I ask. It could be argued that if the neurological map related to stuttering doesn't know to fire (or isn't triggered by anxiety/thoughts of stuttering), then it could be passed over and e...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Overthinking & MonitoringAnticipating StutteringAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterDec 30, 2022
1 points

I met my current boyfriend on Tinder. I’ve been in two serious relationships now, and both of them helped me realize that we care about our speech more than our partner and probably anyone actually do...

Social & RelationshipsIdentity & Disability
Dating & RomanceAuthenticity vs. MaskingAcceptance & Pride
postr/StutterDec 30, 2022
49 points

i started a podcast despite my stuttering

i started a podcast despite my stuttering Hey guys,I have always wanted to just be Authentic about myself and one thing that I have always been somehow ashamed of is my stutter,I tend to be quiet alot...

Identity & DisabilityCommunity & Support
Authenticity vs. MaskingIdentity & Self-PerceptionPersonal Stories
commentr/StutterDec 28, 2022
-2 points

Sure, it can feel that way to some. It doesn't have to feel that way depending on what mindset you have going into it. I'm also stating facts dude, I'm the literal source...

Identity & Disability
Authenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterDec 28, 2022
6 points

As a woman, the mindset that dating women is a 'game' is also not attractive... We are people not something to be won! Bitterness and entitlement to women's time and attraction will not help you...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Anxiety & Social JudgmentAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterDec 28, 2022
3 points

Sometimes you just need to put yourself out there. Like really out there. I’ve met several girlfriends online. I met one girlfriend by putting my number on a cup when I was a barista at Starbucks. Ano...

Social & RelationshipsIdentity & Disability
Dating & RomanceAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterDec 28, 2022
6 points

I met my girlfriend on tinder. We spoke online for a couple weeks until we actually met and by then, I’d already made her aware that I have a stutter. We even sent voice notes so when I went to meet h...

Social & RelationshipsIdentity & Disability
Dating & RomanceAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterDec 28, 2022
14 points

I’m a woman who dates men. There’s no such thing as a “top 5% attractive”, but thinking one exists is actually very unattractive...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Anxiety & Social JudgmentAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterDec 28, 2022
10 points

I met my fiancé on Tinder. When we met, I was so nervous not to stutter around her, it probably made me stutter more. She didn’t really notice my stutter until I told her about it months later. Even ...

Identity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
Authenticity vs. MaskingDating & RomanceAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterDec 28, 2022
26 points

Bro I’m ugly as hell and I’ve had girlfriends. And a few of them I met online. Honestly this is going to sound cliche and dumb but you really do have to be yourself. If I can’t be who I am around some...

Social & RelationshipsIdentity & Disability
Dating & RomanceAuthenticity vs. Masking