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commentr/StutterMay 25, 2022
2 points

Im sorry you dont feel more confident in yourself, even though you are a CEO of a company. I work as a supervisor for a semi large company and have to give presentations, and pretty much constantly ta...

School & WorkSocial & Relationships
Employment & CareerDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterMay 24, 2022
2 points

Have you considered being upfront and honest with people and just tell them you stutter? You need to take all that pressure off yourself. I used to give my teachers a note on the first day of every ne...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesAcceptance & PrideMindset shift+1 more
commentr/StutterMay 24, 2022
1 points

I usually just say ‘excuse I have a small stutter’ and keep trying the word until it comes out. I’m convinced many people have never seen someone with a stutter before and if I just advise I have a st...

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Self-Advocacy & BoundariesDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterMay 24, 2022
3 points

Hurray h-h-hurray and hurray! Do this. If this seems too daunting, start by simply calling. Pick an area of interest (cars, electronics, fancy cakes, etc), pretend you are looking for basic info b...

Coping & AdvocacySocial & Relationships
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterMay 24, 2022
3 points

I recommend voluntarily stuttering. No need to disclose your stutter, unless you r r r really want to. T t t t talk in a slow/comfortable pace, project your voice, l-l-l-lightly but distinctly stutter...

Coping & AdvocacySocial & Relationships
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureFluency TechniquesDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterMay 23, 2022
1 points

Engaging in self-harm indicates that you don’t yet face the internal ability to “just do it”, as many are suggesting. 1. Make eye contact when talking. Hold it. (Worst outcome is the person taki...

Coping & AdvocacySocial & Relationships
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesFluency TechniquesDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterMay 23, 2022
2 points

Starting each interaction by telling them you stutter - it’s called “disclosure” and it’s very definitely an effective technique...

Social & Relationships
Disclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterMay 23, 2022
2 points

Hey man! Thank you so much for this I love this mindset. I am also a stutterer who tries to see stuttering as a good thing or at least not as a bad thing. It has given me confidence over the past few ...

Identity & DisabilityCoping & AdvocacySocial & Relationships
Acceptance & PrideVoluntary Stuttering & ExposureDisclosure & Telling Others
postr/StutterMay 21, 2022
19 points

I can’t say my own name at times

I can’t say my own name at times I find it so frustrating that at times I’m not even able to say my own name . Normally I make up a fake name when I get asked and it’s just so embarrassing especially ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & SubstitutionHiding & Concealment+3 more
commentr/StutterMay 20, 2022
3 points

First thing to do is- Share that you have a stutter with your supervisor....

Social & Relationships
Disclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterMay 20, 2022
3 points

From what you’ve saying, I don’t think that anyone at your work knows that you stutter. I know you must feel like that is maybe embarrassing, but why don’t you disclose ? You can say after introducing...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
Hiding & ConcealmentAuthenticity vs. MaskingDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterMay 19, 2022
2 points

Ah, I have told strangers I Stutter but most of the time ide rather not, I assume it's just my anxiety but idk, I dont Stutter nearly as bad as I used to tho so I don't have this problem much (I also ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Hiding & ConcealmentDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterMay 19, 2022
8 points

Done it as well in a BJJ gym. The person feels awkward and might not deserve it but what else can you do?...

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commentr/StutterMay 19, 2022
32 points

Quick tip when they do this just say “I've got a stutter mate” done this on a building site. You've never seen someone go so pale....

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commentr/StutterMay 18, 2022
2 points

Hey I stream on Twitch as well. I struggle with how to let viewers know I stutter or let them find out on their own? I don't want to pander with my stutter, but also letting people know somehow before...

Social & RelationshipsSchool & Work
Disclosure & Telling OthersEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterMay 18, 2022
2 points

Happens to me. Your solution to use your initials is similar to my work around. I normally go by my nickname, like Rob for Robert. When I introduce myself, I can’t always get Rob out but I can get out...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterMay 18, 2022
2 points

This is very common amongst us stutterers. Names are always hard bc there is no substitute. What I have learned is to self-disclose that you stutter and to just try to stutter openly. Unfortunately av...

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Disclosure & Telling OthersAvoidance & SubstitutionHiding & Concealment
commentr/StutterMay 10, 2022
1 points

Yeah for more details you can check my last post I made named <I made a speech about stuttering to teacher> and I added this vid into my speech to demonstrate what stuttering looks like(though I...

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commentr/StutterMay 9, 2022
6 points

Hi Kevin, if you are in the US you should have a speech therapist at your school. This person helps people communicate and already works with many kids at school. You can talk to your parents and /or ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacySocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionFluency TechniquesDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterMay 9, 2022
1 points

Oh it could be nice to tell them. Either you or your parents 😁. Also, if you don't tell them qnd you just answer something, they could ask you if you forgot the answer, and you could say: "no, i don...

Social & RelationshipsCoping & Advocacy
Disclosure & Telling OthersSelf-Advocacy & Boundaries