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commentr/StutterFeb 16, 2025
8 points

In my experience, the more i avoid speaking out of embarrassment/convenience/shame, the more disfluent i become, like a spiraling effect. The more i say “screw it” and put myself out there regardless ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterFeb 16, 2025
1 points

I try more and more, I speak and approach others with or without stuttering, I talk about it openly and I try more and more to let go, but I have the impression that the energy I spend trying to do al...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentHope & Motivation
commentr/stutteringFeb 15, 2025
1 points

if you think about the past, its depression, if you think about the future, its anxiety, think about the present. think calm. talk slow and slow, like a good steak. sound your consistents....

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Fluency TechniquesHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterFeb 15, 2025
2 points

I’ve got a peculiar true analogy that may relate. Years ago I acquired a hen that had many health conditions… so many in fact that we felt we should try to find Miss Bonnet another home that could off...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Hope & MotivationAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterFeb 15, 2025
5 points

You have more power in the situation than you believe you have  https://youtube.com/@openstutter...

Community & SupportEmotional Experience
Research & ResourcesHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterFeb 15, 2025
3 points

I just took a deep breath and asked them out. They said yes. 21 years and 3 kids later.. it went well. I was painfully shy at the time. I had missed a few opportunities to go on dates and felt bummed...

Emotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Hope & MotivationDating & Romance
commentr/StutterFeb 15, 2025
3 points

Tbh, I dealt with a lot of commitment issues at the start, due to my stutter I never really grew a bond with anyone as I was so scared to be rejected. So it was quite scary to be honest for me when I ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionHope & MotivationDating & Romance
commentr/StutterFeb 15, 2025
9 points

Im 21M, met my girlfriend at my first ever job which was at a supermarket (even posted about it on this subreddit how anxious I was to apply for my first ever job lol). We started off as good friends ...

Emotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Hope & MotivationDating & Romance
commentr/StutterFeb 15, 2025
1 points

When I got into college it was a huge relief! I was always a shy kid, probably also due to my stutter and I expected the same people to know me throughout my life. I had my neighborhood friends and ...

Emotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Hope & MotivationSchool & Academic Life
postr/StutterFeb 15, 2025
3 points

What should i do?

What should i do? Im a 16 yr old male. Ive been stuttering since i've known myself and i was a very shy but after i decided to actually make change be confident which i am making very good progress at...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & SubstitutionHope & Motivation+2 more
commentr/StutterFeb 15, 2025
2 points

You can improve to some extent with patience and effort! For Adhd, stimulant medication is first line of treatment and i suppose you’re already taking medication, but if not i would propose you look ...

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Preparation & RehearsalAdvice RequestsHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterFeb 14, 2025
4 points

You feel that way because it's happening. You're missing out on an important part of life. We've all missed or miss valuable moments in life due to the fear of doing something wrong. You have to think...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Hope & MotivationAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterFeb 14, 2025
1 points

When I was around your age, I felt the same way. I no longer speak to anyone from high school mainly because I was a loner so I didn’t have any friends to begin with. For my spare time, I just hang ou...

Emotional Experience
Hope & Motivation
postr/StopStutterFeb 14, 2025
1 points

Stuttering Speech Therapy Hangout 2/15

Stuttering Speech Therapy Hangout 2/15 If you're free tomorrow at 12pm EST, join on Zoom to hear an inspiring story from Akenee about how she overcame stuttering....

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postr/StopStutterFeb 14, 2025
1 points

Stuttering Speech Club Therapy Hangout 2/15

Stuttering Speech Club Therapy Hangout 2/15 If you're free tomorrow at 12pm EST, join us Zoom to hear an inspiring story from Akenee about how she overcame stuttering....

Community & SupportEmotional Experience
Personal StoriesHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterFeb 14, 2025
1 points

Thank you. I’ve had the good fortune of psychological therapy. My trauma is a distant memory as my adulthood life was very fortunate despite my mild stuttering. I like Gabor Maté as well and all attem...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceTherapy & Professional
Trauma & PsychologicalHope & MotivationTherapy Experiences
commentr/StutterFeb 14, 2025
4 points

I completely understand you, I would say go for whatever you want to do. Push yourself to meet new people and be in different environments. It’s hard but think about how happy it would make you feel ...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Hope & MotivationAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterFeb 13, 2025
2 points

This contributor, also a stutter, is a neuroscientist. The posts explain stuttering neurologically. There are many answers there. Right now you’re experiencing the trauma of a bad, but random, bad sp...

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Neurological & BrainTrauma & PsychologicalResearch & Resources+1 more
commentr/StutterFeb 13, 2025
2 points

Same here ~ my uni life is going to start in 2 days - from Monday 🥲 ~ We are in the same boat...

Emotional Experience
Hope & Motivation
commentr/StutterFeb 13, 2025
1 points

Hey, First of all, I just want to say that I’m really sorry you’ve been feeling this way. Struggling with stuttering, low confidence, and social isolation is incredibly tough, and it’s even harder wh...

Therapy & ProfessionalCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Seeking TherapyTrauma & PsychologicalHope & Motivation