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commentr/StutterJun 13, 2020
9 points

I had a friend that literally ditched me because of my stutter, called it “annoying.” My mom had gotten me into therapy since it was a degrading thing that I’ve been dealing with since I started talki...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional ExperienceTherapy & Professional
Stigma & BullyingShame & EmbarrassmentTherapy Experiences+1 more
commentr/StutterJun 12, 2020
2 points

I may need to try another therapist or just wait it out as it has been almost 6 months and no improvement with weekly sessions. But I have heard it has helped many and I never had therapy when younger...

Therapy & ProfessionalCauses & Variability
Therapy ExperiencesEnergy & Biological Rhythms
commentr/StutterJun 10, 2020
2 points

I’ve dealt with suicidal thoughts and depression since I was 15. I wanted to kill myself too when I was a teen. Hell, I wanted to kill myself two weeks ago and needed to call out of work and lay in my...

Emotional ExperienceTherapy & Professional
Suicidal Ideation & High DistressSadness & HopelessnessHelplessness & Agency+2 more
commentr/StutterJun 10, 2020
1 points

Then you should also be open to going to a speech therapist or counselor (I’ve gone to both, sometimes their techniques help more and some days less but you should consider a multi faceted approach...

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commentr/StutterJun 5, 2020
1 points

It’s so annoying! Sorry to hear yours has been bugging you as well. There’s a few around the world, but this one specifically was in Vancouver, BC. It’s basically 10 hours a day of group speech ther...

Therapy & ProfessionalCoping & Advocacy
Therapy ExperiencesFluency TechniquesVoluntary Stuttering & Exposure
commentr/StutterJun 5, 2020
1 points

Like how did mine go away? As a kid, I simply outgrew it. I guess my brain adapted to whatever issue there was at least as much as it needed to for me to speak fluently. As far as it “going away” af...

Therapy & ProfessionalCoping & Advocacy
Therapy ExperiencesFluency TechniquesVoluntary Stuttering & Exposure
commentr/StutterMay 31, 2020
1 points

Therapy really helped me overcome some social anxiety, as well as doing Toastmasters (for a short bit). I would recommend seeing if your local therapists offer video conferencing or something similar,...

Therapy & Professional
Therapy ExperiencesSeeking Therapy
commentr/StutterMay 29, 2020
1 points

I’m a result of 8 years of speech therapy and all I can say is, I turned ou-ou-ou-t oh kkkkkkkay....

Therapy & ProfessionalSpeech & Stuttering
Therapy ExperiencesRepetitions & Prolongations
commentr/StutterMay 29, 2020
5 points

I don’t want to be a downer but I’ve been in therapy for 6 years and my stuttering hasn’t really gotten better because of it. Honestly the best thing for stuttering is time. It’s gets better over time...

Therapy & ProfessionalCauses & Variability
Therapy ExperiencesSeverity & Fluctuation
commentr/StutterMay 29, 2020
4 points

Speech therapy or therapy for emotional stuff? For me personally working through my self-hatred, self-doubt and feelings of self-worth were way better for improving my confidence regarding my stutter ...

Therapy & ProfessionalIdentity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Therapy ExperiencesIdentity & Self-PerceptionHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterMay 29, 2020
8 points

Because what i have learned from speech therapists and my own experience is that it will never truely go away. But who knows....

Causes & VariabilityTherapy & Professional
Severity & FluctuationTherapy Experiences
postr/StutterMay 29, 2020
56 points

Guys today i started therapy and I think soon I will defeat it forever idk just I have a voice inside on me that said that 😀

Guys today i started therapy and I think soon I will defeat it forever idk just I have a voice inside on me that said that 😀 ...

Therapy & Professional
Therapy Experiences
commentr/StutterMay 26, 2020
3 points

Yes 100% man, this is my experience and a lot of other peoples too The technique just stopped working for me completely, and I feel I can't even express myself when I use it The connectedness and co...

Coping & AdvocacyTherapy & Professional
Fluency TechniquesTherapy Experiences
commentr/StutterMay 23, 2020
6 points

I'm a speech therapist/stuttering specialist and I have to say this seems quite useful! The programmed course is simplistic, as any app-based course has to be. But I really like the library of exercis...

Therapy & ProfessionalCoping & Advocacy
Seeking TherapyTherapy ExperiencesPositive Therapy Techniques+1 more
commentr/StutterMay 17, 2020
2 points

I only received speech therapy in English too. Makes me wonder if speech therapy in general needs improvement. Other languages are not really covered....

Therapy & Professional
Seeking TherapyTherapy Experiences
commentr/StutterMay 10, 2020
3 points

Always seek medical advice from a medical professional. I can only speak from my experience. I tried Xanax, Paxil and zoloft without any success and it made me into a zombie. I knew then that th...

Coping & AdvocacyTherapy & Professional
Mindfulness & BreathingSelf-Advocacy & BoundariesTherapy Experiences
commentr/StutterMay 9, 2020
2 points

I think it's not necessary that your therapist has a stutter, in fact i had a therapist who was really sweet and helped me a lot throughout my therapy even tho she doesn't have a stutter...

Therapy & Professional
Therapy Experiences
commentr/StutterMay 9, 2020
5 points

It's the same concept of seeking treatment from a LCDC Counselor that has actual history of drug/alcohol abuse rather than an LCDC Counselor that only has book experience. I need to know that my spe...

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Advice RequestsSeeking TherapyTherapy Experiences
postr/StutterMay 9, 2020
5 points

Would you rather learn from someone who stutters themselves or not?

Would you rather learn from someone who stutters themselves or not? I’ve been to many therapists. Most of them didn’t stutter themselves. I now help other guys manage their stutter, and as someone who...

Community & SupportTherapy & Professional
Advice OfferedTherapy Experiences
commentr/StutterMay 8, 2020
1 points

One of the benefits of being a Podcaster is that you network with a lot of amazing and creative people. I am learning meditation from the Strong Body Strong Mind podcast hosted by Maria. She is an ...

Coping & AdvocacyTherapy & Professional
Mindfulness & BreathingTherapy Experiences