Search

commentr/StutterJul 17, 2024
1 points

These are the main ones, I mostly use my breathing techniques and also if I’m really struggling, put a ‘h’ before the word I’m about to say...

Coping & Advocacy
Fluency TechniquesMindfulness & Breathing
commentr/StutterJul 17, 2024
1 points

When you take a breath before speaking, are you getting an immediate 80% reduction in your block? If not, then may I suggest trying the scientifically and academically recommended suggestion that wi...

Coping & Advocacy
Fluency Techniques
postr/StutterJul 17, 2024
5 points

Fixation on my progress with my stammer

Fixation on my progress with my stammer Hi, I’m just after a bit of advice. I’ve found that I have become a bit fixated with making constant and consistent progress after seeing major improvements wit...

Coping & AdvocacyTherapy & ProfessionalAnticipation & Avoidance
Fluency TechniquesPositive Therapy TechniquesHiding & Concealment+1 more
commentr/StutterJul 17, 2024
3 points

- Try to volunteerly force the P word while practicing, observe how the pressure builds up and mouth completely shuts. Release the pressure with breathing out with nose. - Try to open mouth slowly...

Coping & Advocacy
Fluency Techniques
commentr/StutterJul 17, 2024
1 points

Folllowing up. I’m by no means fluent but trying to do the easy onsets and pacing has given me noticeably better results and less fatigue from talking. I still haven’t seen a therapist. Waiting for ap...

Coping & AdvocacySocial & Relationships
Fluency TechniquesQuality of Life
commentr/StutterJul 16, 2024
0 points

Taking a deep breath will increase the tension (unless you are a very advanced yogi). Simply exhale and make eye contact. Try it. With enough practice, it will fully release the block....

Causes & VariabilityCoping & Advocacy
Stress & Fight/FlightFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterJul 16, 2024
2 points

Floodlight attention is an interesting term. I didn't have a word for it. Floodlight attention should be maintained always, not just when the blocks happen. When I practice reading out loud, I practic...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Overthinking & MonitoringFluency Techniques
postr/StutterJul 16, 2024
0 points

NEW Mobile App: Presentation Making & Phone Calls

NEW Mobile App: Presentation Making & Phone Calls Hey everyone, My name is Max and I'm 28 years old. I have been stuttering since I was 2 years old. I'm required to make presentations every day for ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacySchool & Work
Preparation & RehearsalFluency TechniquesEmployment & Career
postr/StutterJul 16, 2024
1 points

NEW Mobile App: Presentation Making for Stutterers

NEW Mobile App: Presentation Making for Stutterers Hey everyone, My name is Max and I'm 28 years old. I have been stuttering since I was 2 years old. I'm required to make presentations every day f...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacySchool & Work
Preparation & RehearsalFluency TechniquesEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterJul 16, 2024
10 points

I would recommend taking a deep breath before attemping to speak and start pronouncing the word on the exhale, to reduce the tension from the block a bit....

Causes & VariabilityCoping & Advocacy
Stress & Fight/FlightFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterJul 16, 2024
3 points

Something that sometimes works for me is to try and breeze past the consonants, and get to a vowel as soon as possible. Initial blocks tend to happen on consonants or clusters...

Coping & Advocacy
Fluency Techniques
commentr/StutterJul 16, 2024
6 points

Try to make an H sound before the W. With practice you won’t sound like Hank Hill. H-where is the bathroom? There’s the h-white house. Etc....

Coping & Advocacy
Fluency Techniques
commentr/StutterJul 16, 2024
5 points

sometimes just reading a bunch of words that start with the word W, also if u need to take a breathe before u speak helps me. having enough air to sound out the word helps...

Causes & VariabilityCoping & Advocacy
Stress & Fight/FlightFluency Techniques
postr/StutterJul 15, 2024
3 points

Need Advice from Professionals

Need Advice from Professionals Hy, I am in my 20s. I have Stutter but I figured it out myself that it is because, I can't remin calm and speak fast which leads to blockage and horrible stutter. I am d...

Causes & VariabilityAnticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Stress & Fight/FlightAvoidance & SubstitutionFluency Techniques
postr/StutterJul 15, 2024
0 points

WSSA Program

WSSA Program Has anyone tried Lee’s WSSA Speech Program and if so what are your thoughts on it’s effectiveness for fluency? ...

Community & SupportCoping & Advocacy
Research & ResourcesFluency Techniques
postr/StutterJul 15, 2024
5 points

If we would build a new strategy for curing stuttering. What would it be? (without medication or neuralink) What paths should we take? Where should we direct our efforts? Where should we start looking? Which existing online information could provide valuable insights?

If we would build a new strategy for curing stuttering. What would it be? (without medication or neuralink) What paths should we take? Where should we direct our efforts? Where should we start looking...

Causes & VariabilityCoping & AdvocacyCommunity & Support
Propositionality & WeightFluency TechniquesAdvice Requests
postr/StutterJul 14, 2024
9 points

Stuttering is coming back

Stuttering is coming back Hi All. I went to a week long course when I was a kid (12 years old) to assist with stuttering. Here they taught breathing exercises to me and my parents for how to manage s...

Coping & AdvocacyAnticipation & AvoidanceCauses & Variability
Fluency TechniquesAvoidance & SubstitutionStress & Fight/Flight+1 more
commentr/StutterJul 14, 2024
3 points

pausing can “buy” a little extra thinking time. Chunking the words by phrases— helps with the sentence formulation, and taking a breath. For example: Chunking the words by phrases helps with s...

Coping & AdvocacyAnticipation & Avoidance
Fluency TechniquesOverthinking & Monitoring
commentr/StutterJul 14, 2024
3 points

i think it's misguided to maintain that we \*don't\* strive for fluency, of course we do - we want to communicate with ease. However, it is good to question why we do that, and how much relevance we w...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Fluency TechniquesMedicalization / NeurodiversityStigma & Bullying
commentr/StutterJul 14, 2024
-3 points

This post is for severe stutterers not mild stutterers that speak well most of the time. Don't accept it. Go to speech therapy, go to a program , try something , practise by yourself etc. I didnt ...

Coping & AdvocacyTherapy & Professional
Fluency TechniquesSeeking TherapyTherapy Experiences