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commentr/StutterMay 10, 2024
3 points

I can’t speak for you, but I can say my stutter was like 90% psychologically caused and worsened. The less weight and importance I gave it, over time the less anxious I felt about it and the less I st...

Causes & VariabilityIdentity & Disability
Stress & Fight/FlightAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterMay 10, 2024
1 points

We’re the same but I started a year before. Tbh, I think once you get older it gets lesser and lesser, ie: I couldn’t order anything from a fast food place at 12, ;(I vividly remember these experience...

Causes & VariabilityCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Stress & Fight/FlightVoluntary Stuttering & ExposureAcceptance & Pride
postr/StutterMay 10, 2024
7 points

Teachers who stutter

Teachers who stutter Hi everyone. I’m currently a teacher’s aid and am planning to become a teacher. I’ve been interviewing for a secondary biology position and it’s been hard for me. I do have a seve...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Feared Words & NamesStress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
commentr/StutterMay 10, 2024
2 points

Because it is most of the time and this is coming from someone who used to have a servere stutter now brought down to very mild. Few questions first. When you're alone or talk with pets do you not s...

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Stress & Fight/FlightVoluntary Stuttering & ExposureShame & Embarrassment+3 more
postr/StutterMay 10, 2024
3 points

How can I improve my stutter?

How can I improve my stutter? I feel I have anxiety but it’s definitely improving. I never once stutter or get speech blocks speaking to people I’m comfortable with but when ever I’m at work I always ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionStress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterMay 10, 2024
3 points

Ethan, I understand what you feel especially because I’m 23 years old as well. I’m a Speech Therapist and have a stutter as well, I understand the anxiety part especially when it comes to my name. My ...

Causes & VariabilityCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Stress & Fight/FlightFluency TechniquesMindfulness & Breathing+1 more
postr/StutterMay 9, 2024
13 points

The best way I've coped with stuttering is by not thinking about it

The best way I've coped with stuttering is by not thinking about it I mainly stutter when saying specific names of things such as food, cities, names etc. or asking people questions. I also stutter mo...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionStress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterMay 9, 2024
1 points

Personally, I feel the issue is that these elements tend to cause toxicity over a prolonged period of time. If the goal is to reduce anxiety, there are safer (science backed) modern medications out th...

Meds & SubstancesCauses & Variability
Harmful Med OutcomesStress & Fight/Flight
commentr/StutterMay 9, 2024
1 points

The recommended dosage is 250-600mg. Always start with a lower one and once you get used to it, you can increase the dosage. If you're taking it long term, you have to cycle it on and off as well. It ...

Meds & SubstancesCauses & Variability
Helpful Med OutcomesSituational VariabilityStress & Fight/Flight
commentr/StutterMay 9, 2024
2 points

Ill take it only one month cause i got job for first time , i take ashwaganda gellule not like herbs and i read lot of still takein it for three months and nothing happened to them but like yes i make...

Meds & SubstancesCauses & Variability
Helpful Med OutcomesSituational VariabilityStress & Fight/Flight
postr/StutterMay 8, 2024
3 points

Tips you would give before a job screening

Tips you would give before a job screening Any tips y’all would give to me before a job screening? Anxiety is through the roof since it is over the phone😭...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Stress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/stutteringMay 8, 2024
1 points

Side effects of 5-htp are similar to anything that elevates serotonin, eg SSRIs. Other than minor GI issues, I've personally experienced heartburn, erectile and libido problems (but it didn't start t...

Meds & SubstancesAnticipation & AvoidanceCauses & Variability
Helpful Med OutcomesAvoidance & SubstitutionFeared Words & Names+2 more
commentr/StutterMay 8, 2024
1 points

I tend to focus on my breathing and speak with a soft tone when I'm angry or upset as that's when my stutter is at it's worse. Sometimes I'll just relax and not talk for 30 minutes or so to calm my ...

Causes & VariabilityCoping & Advocacy
Stress & Fight/FlightMindfulness & Breathing
postr/StutterMay 8, 2024
5 points

Do you guys think adhd and ocd can be a factor on why it’s difficult to verbally communicate

Do you guys think adhd and ocd can be a factor on why it’s difficult to verbally communicate I’ve never been diagnosed due to my environment never prioritizing mental health but I’m postive that I ha...

Emotional ExperienceCauses & Variability
Anxiety & Social JudgmentStress & Fight/FlightHelplessness & Agency
commentr/StutterMay 8, 2024
2 points

Just stuck with my philosophy - the more I make myself uncomfortable and the more pain that I get from it, the less fear I'll have in the next time and for me fear is what drives the stutter...

Coping & AdvocacyCauses & Variability
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureStress & Fight/Flight
postr/StutterMay 7, 2024
12 points

Are speech blocks worse than stuttering?

Are speech blocks worse than stuttering? 17M, my dad has a stutter, and i have frequent speech blocks and occasional stutters. My speech blocks are induced by anxiety most of the times, like when s...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceAnticipation & Avoidance
Stress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social JudgmentPreparation & Rehearsal+1 more
postr/StutterMay 6, 2024
9 points

Is stress the number 1 factor in stuttering?

Is stress the number 1 factor in stuttering? Whenever I talk to myself, I mostly still stutter. But when I am in the shower (taking a nice, hot, relaxing shower) the stutter COMPLETELY disappears. It ...

Causes & VariabilityCoping & Advocacy
Stress & Fight/FlightMindfulness & Breathing
commentr/StutterMay 5, 2024
3 points

Yeah, i can how it can become a self-fulfilling “trap” In my job, we dealt with national security issues and DHS and frequently used radios that blasted over the entire airport. I always felt like i...

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Avoidance & SubstitutionStress & Fight/FlightEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterMay 5, 2024
3 points

I think this is saying that stuttering has a lot to do with emotions. I can feel it. When I'm talking about a stressing/intense experience, stuttering occurs. It's how we manage and perceive the world...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Stress & Fight/FlightPropositionality & WeightAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterMay 5, 2024
2 points

There are different reasons why people stutter, some people stutter from anxiety, some people have problem with their vocal chords, some people have problem deep in their brain....

Causes & Variability
Neurological & BrainStress & Fight/FlightTrauma & Psychological