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postr/StutterSep 13, 2022
10 points

stuttering as a teen

stuttering as a teen I'm 16 at the moment and I've been stuttering for the past few years, I've got a feeling it may have been caused by a concussion I got a few years ago but I'm not overly sure. I g...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
commentr/StutterSep 13, 2022
2 points

Omg... you explained to me on point what happened both occursnces. I didn't stutter when venting ofc because I wasn't hiding it. So like. The more I express what I'm going through.. the more it'll he...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionDisclosure & Telling OthersFeared Words & Names
commentr/StutterSep 12, 2022
4 points

Today somebody asked my name and I sat there staring at them while no words came out. After an unfortunately very common silence, my name finally came out. Needless to say, that person avoided me for ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & StutteringEmotional Experience
Feared Words & NamesBlocks & StoppagesShame & Embarrassment
postr/StutterSep 6, 2022
10 points

Drive thru and saying thank you LOL

Drive thru and saying thank you LOL “Thank you” is one of my biggest block words it’s the t sound that gets me I literally have to say “preciate it” or say alrighty thank you to get it out. A lot of t...

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commentr/StutterSep 5, 2022
7 points

I'm going to assume a few things here, as most people consciously or unconsciously add these filler words/sounds before a stutter and I've seen patterns Things I'm assuming: 1. You don't want to stut...

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postr/StutterSep 5, 2022
15 points

It is so hard for me to say "present" before every class

It is so hard for me to say "present" before every class It's so damn hard for me to say present without a startup word. I would always say "uhhh, present" and sound like an idiot. It's like my mouth ...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterSep 2, 2022
14 points

Same thing happened to me today. Went by a new doctor to examine a condition in my eyes and she asked how old am I, I blocked hard on the 'T' in the beginning of twenty. She immediately asked me about...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & RelationshipsSpeech & Stuttering
Feared Words & NamesListener ReactionsBlocks & Stoppages
commentr/StutterSep 2, 2022
1 points

No family history of it. Be like I I I I I I then start talking. Or like ry ry ry ry Ryan sometimes stuttering on another word or two. But usually first word or second word of an 8 word sentence....

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilitySpeech & Stuttering
Feared Words & NamesCycles & RandomnessRepetitions & Prolongations
commentr/StutterSep 1, 2022
1 points

yeah, saying my name and using pronouns like i, me, i’ve etc are the most frequent words i trip up on aswell as saying other peoples names...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Feared Words & Names
commentr/StutterAug 31, 2022
6 points

I totally feel with you on this one. The amount of times iv had people look at me funny when I’m not able to say my name. Saying your name is the one word we cannot change. But I believe a lot of the ...

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postr/StutterAug 31, 2022
15 points

Stuttering when I say my name

Stuttering when I say my name Does anyone else have this problem? I struggle a lot to say my name. I’ve had this problem since kindergarten. Now I’m a 26 year old grown ass adult and still struggle wi...

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postr/StutterAug 29, 2022
19 points

Are there online meetings for people who stutter?

Are there online meetings for people who stutter? I was wondering if there are cause i would love to join! Im gonna start a customer service job soon and i also have to speak english. I mean talking a...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSchool & Work
Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & SubstitutionEmployment & Career
postr/StutterAug 29, 2022
13 points

plss help

plss help Hii guys plzz help me with something i stutter a lot and also sometimes i get soo nervous that i end up just rushing everything and i end up misprouncing it somtimes my stutter is fine like ...

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commentr/StutterAug 27, 2022
2 points

I always stutter on my name every fucking time i cant even get the A A A A in Anthony to come out so i just say Tony. Way easier to say, ive never stuttered saying Tony so im just thankful i can have ...

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commentr/StutterAug 27, 2022
1 points

I use a different name sometimes, its a slight modification of my middle name so I figure it's not really lying. This other name is short and really easy for me to say and I never get stuck on it. ...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterAug 27, 2022
2 points

you are lucky! I often wish that my name never started with A. Sometimes I get away just by saying my last name to make things less awkward....

Anticipation & Avoidance
Feared Words & Names
postr/StutterAug 27, 2022
3 points

Advice needed - How do you say your name or other people's names?

Advice needed - How do you say your name or other people's names? I have speech blocks when I try to say my name or another person's name. It is really frustrating. Does anyone have any techniques or ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & Stuttering
Feared Words & NamesBlocks & Stoppages
commentr/StutterAug 27, 2022
1 points

I'm so glad my name doesn't start with an S. Otherwise I'll never be able to say my name without a block....

Anticipation & Avoidance
Feared Words & Names
commentr/StutterAug 27, 2022
5 points

worst thing about my stutter is I cant even tell my own name :)...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Feared Words & Names
commentr/StutterAug 25, 2022
6 points

Felt! Phone anxiety is my final boss. I’m 24 and I’ve been deathly afraid of phone calls for like 12+ years. I actually started making it a point to look for jobs that don’t require many phone calls. ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
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