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commentr/StutterMay 26, 2022
5 points

Its common among most stutterers (like myself). I once stuttered when i thought someone was behind me as i was showing them something, i turned back and there was no one there. Its excessive self moni...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & Variability
Overthinking & MonitoringTrauma & Psychological
commentr/StutterMay 25, 2022
6 points

A lot of doctors may dismiss it, but I wouldn't. Talk to more doctors if you can afford it. It's pretty rare to have "natural" stuttering start at adulthood, and the fact that it coincides with alcoho...

Causes & VariabilityMeds & Substances
Neurological & BrainTrauma & PsychologicalMedication Inquiries
postr/StutterMay 25, 2022
3 points

Adult onset stuttering & alcoholism

Adult onset stuttering & alcoholism Hey, y’all. New to posting on here. I developed a stutter a few years ago at the age of 28 while I was in the late stages of my battle with alcohol addiction. T...

Speech & StutteringCauses & VariabilityMeds & Substances
Onset & Life-Stage ChangesTrauma & PsychologicalRecreationa substances (e.g. Alcohol, Cannabis)+2 more
postr/StutterMay 25, 2022
25 points

Batman’s mentality to help stuttering

Batman’s mentality to help stuttering Hello everyone I don’t know if people here have seen the latest Batman movie, but there’s a very inspiring quote from Batman that really helps me deal with my stu...

Causes & VariabilityCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Trauma & PsychologicalMindset shiftAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterMay 23, 2022
1 points

Yeah I believe the same. People who stutter are regarded as highly sensitive people so trauma is more likely to occur. Not everyone who has trauma stutters but people who stutter usually have some sor...

Causes & VariabilityIdentity & Disability
Trauma & PsychologicalIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterMay 23, 2022
2 points

From someone who has never had good luck with speech therapy, I'll throw in my 2 cents. But first, a caveat...plant medicine has a time and place, but it takes maturity and responsibility to use effec...

Meds & SubstancesCauses & Variability
Recreationa substances (e.g. Alcohol, Cannabis)Trauma & Psychological
commentr/StutterMay 23, 2022
5 points

Take this with a grain of salr because its been my experience, diaphragmatic breathing helps as much as it relaxes you but its not a magic bullet. Your stuttering might be like mine, excessive self mo...

Coping & AdvocacyAnticipation & AvoidanceCauses & Variability
Mindfulness & BreathingOverthinking & MonitoringTrauma & Psychological
commentr/StutterMay 22, 2022
5 points

I’m in the same boat (24 m). I consider myself decent looking, I have a great job and for the most part a pretty “normal” guy. My stutter is manageable but I feel like the trauma I’ve experienced duri...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Trauma & PsychologicalAnxiety & Social JudgmentDating & Romance
commentr/StutterMay 22, 2022
29 points

My stutter emerged as a result from a traumatic dog attack at the age of 5. I couldn't speak for a year and then I was put in speech therapy (12 years) all through school and 8 more years out of hig...

Emotional ExperienceCauses & VariabilitySocial & Relationships
Hope & MotivationTrauma & PsychologicalSuicidal Ideation & High Distress+1 more
commentr/StutterMay 21, 2022
2 points

As a Clinical Hypnotherapist, I have worked with PWS. I think if you can get to the cause of your stutter, you can get to the cure. I have found the cause of 100% of my clients. Stuttering is caused b...

Causes & VariabilityTherapy & Professional
Trauma & PsychologicalSeeking TherapyCure Claims / Alt-Treats
commentr/StutterMay 18, 2022
1 points

My stuttering came about from a traumatic dog 🐕 attack at age 5. My speech therapy ran the gamut of techniques and at the end of my speech therapy, I did hypnosis....

Causes & VariabilityAnticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Trauma & PsychologicalExperiential AssociationVoluntary Stuttering & Exposure
commentr/StutterMay 18, 2022
1 points

I went and saw a neurologist when I was 19. They needed people for some testing they were doing on stuttering. None of my immediate family up to my grandparents have ever stuttered (we don't know fami...

Causes & VariabilityAnticipation & Avoidance
Trauma & PsychologicalStress & Fight/FlightExperiential Association
commentr/StutterMay 18, 2022
1 points

My story goes that when I was about 18 months old, my siblings and I got taken by child protective services for a couple weeks. My mom says I was speaking well before that and when I came back, I refu...

Causes & VariabilityAnticipation & Avoidance
Trauma & PsychologicalExperiential Association
commentr/StutterMay 18, 2022
1 points

I wouldn’t be surprised if there is a link between stuttering and trauma. I’ve had issues since i started speaking though, there was never a specific point where i developed the stutter. I was born pr...

Speech & StutteringCauses & Variability
Onset & Life-Stage ChangesTrauma & Psychological
commentr/StutterMay 18, 2022
1 points

Yes it is, I developed it after a bad experience I had when I was 3 years old. Marked me for life....

Causes & VariabilityAnticipation & Avoidance
Trauma & PsychologicalExperiential Association
commentr/StutterMay 18, 2022
1 points

I suspected something similar. When I was really young (first year or two of my life) I had a sort of trauma for what I have been told affected me (in the way it can affect a child that young). After ...

Causes & VariabilityAnticipation & Avoidance
Trauma & PsychologicalExperiential Association
commentr/StutterMay 18, 2022
1 points

Over the years I’ve come to the same hypothesis based on my own personal experiences and opening up about early childhood trauma with my therapist and psychiatrist. I’ve tried looking through journals...

Causes & VariabilityAnticipation & Avoidance
Trauma & PsychologicalExperiential Association
commentr/StutterMay 18, 2022
10 points

There is an old story of the "Monster Study", where kids at an orphanage were basically (traumatically) told they weren't speaking correctly regardless of their speech fluency. Many seemed to develop ...

Causes & Variability
Trauma & PsychologicalGenetic & Family Factors
commentr/StutterMay 18, 2022
5 points

I have similar suspicions. I never thought of it as traumatic, but when I was very young (maybe 2-3 years old) I was separated from my parents for a few weeks and have to live with other family. I hav...

Causes & VariabilityAnticipation & Avoidance
Trauma & PsychologicalExperiential Association
commentr/StutterMay 18, 2022
1 points

Not that I can think of! My stutter is situational. It has gotten worse nowadays when my so called self aware side came out. My childhood was quite nice with supportive parents and friends. I wouldn’t...

Causes & VariabilityAnticipation & Avoidance
Trauma & PsychologicalExperiential Association