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commentr/StutterOct 3, 2025
3 points

When I noticed that my levels of fluency were vastly different depending on situation and interlocutor, I realized that If I wanted to improve, I needed a holistic approach. Focus on the physical but...

Causes & VariabilityCoping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Energy & Biological RhythmsMindfulness & BreathingAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
commentr/StutterOct 3, 2025
10 points

For me it comes hand in hand with social anxiety. I need full mindfulness, zero stress, and control over the speed of my speech to not stutter....

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional ExperienceSpeech & Stuttering
Mindfulness & BreathingAnxiety & Social JudgmentPhysical Tension
commentr/StutterOct 2, 2025
2 points

What works best for me is this, when I start on a block, I stop talking. (Forcing it out, never works and it just stresses me out) So I take a breath in and on the exhale I try again. The exhale bre...

Coping & AdvocacySpeech & Stuttering
Fluency TechniquesPhysical Tension
commentr/StutterOct 2, 2025
3 points

I am suffering from the same problem 🥲. The worst part is that I try to force it and then I sound like I am about to cry just because I am running out of oxygen...

Speech & Stuttering
Blocks & StoppagesPhysical Tension
commentr/StutterSep 29, 2025
5 points

It’s not that easy. It’s just so so humiliating. What do I even say. I naturally talk so quiet due to my stutter making me shy my whole life then I stutter is bad as my entire body goes sweaty....

Emotional ExperienceSpeech & Stuttering
Shame & EmbarrassmentPhysical Tension
commentr/StutterSep 29, 2025
2 points

It gave me a lot of techniques, whether it was syllabic speech, ERASM, or just reducing my secondary behaviors. My stutter was very strong when I was eleven, I repeated myself very often, I tapped m...

Coping & AdvocacySpeech & StutteringTherapy & Professional
Fluency TechniquesRepetitions & ProlongationsPhysical Tension+1 more
commentr/StutterSep 29, 2025
1 points

anche io balbetto quando sono solo in camera mia e solo su alcune parole (quelle che iniziano con p, e, t, i). Ovviamente balbetto di meno perché ho meno ansia ma i blocchi ci sono comunque! comincio ...

Causes & VariabilitySpeech & Stuttering
Neurological & BrainBlocks & StoppagesRepetitions & Prolongations+1 more
commentr/StutterSep 29, 2025
1 points

Example of me using my quick thinking thesaurus and impersonations. I still have trouble with P’s and B’s. I can’t tell my 7 year old to, “Put that back where you got it.” It’s so easy and straight...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilitySpeech & Stuttering
Avoidance & SubstitutionRoles & PerformancePhysical Tension
commentr/StutterSep 29, 2025
2 points

i had a very severe stutter from when i was 11 til 16ish. there were a couple things that helped me. tl;dr eliminating secondary behaviors, practicing natural breathing patterns, not “slowing down” ...

Coping & AdvocacySpeech & Stuttering
Fluency TechniquesRepetitions & ProlongationsPhysical Tension+1 more
commentr/StutterSep 27, 2025
1 points

I stuttered more. And during blocks, people couldn't tell that I was trying to talk....

Speech & Stuttering
Blocks & StoppagesPhysical Tension
commentr/StutterSep 26, 2025
1 points

Qué tal está tu hija? Espero que vaya evolucionando favorablemente. Mi hijo cumplió 5 en junio y desde entonces que está bastante bloqueado y ha desarrollado tensión en el cuello. Es muy angustiante v...

Parent & CaregiverSpeech & Stuttering
Early Concern & OnsetBlocks & StoppagesPhysical Tension+1 more
commentr/StutterSep 26, 2025
1 points

Qué tal siguen vuestros peques? Tengo un niño que cumplió 5 en junio y desde entonces tiene bastantes bloqueos y tensión en el cuello. Hemos empezado terapia pero yo estoy bastante agobiada. ...

Parent & CaregiverSpeech & Stuttering
Early Concern & OnsetBlocks & StoppagesPhysical Tension+1 more
commentr/StutterSep 26, 2025
1 points

Hola. Qué tal está tu hija? Han pasado 2 meses de tu mensaje. Yo tengo un niño que al cumplir 5 ha empezado a tartamudear de manera constante con bloqueos y tensión en el cuello, esto fue en junio.  H...

Parent & CaregiverSpeech & Stuttering
Early Concern & OnsetBlocks & StoppagesPhysical Tension+1 more
postr/StutterSep 25, 2025
3 points

irl job interview tomorrow - any copes/hacks to increase fluency?

irl job interview tomorrow - any copes/hacks to increase fluency? Also any hacks to get thru the work day with irl jobs? Anyone had any luck with wearing an earplug in 1 ear? I've heard of the speech ...

School & WorkSpeech & StutteringCauses & Variability
Employment & CareerPhysical TensionEnergy & Biological Rhythms+2 more
commentr/StutterSep 23, 2025
1 points

My main one is I do one to four word sentences. Making sure to focus on proper breathing, relaxing my face, and throat muscles. Making sure to pronounce the word as clearly as I can for five minutes. ...

Coping & AdvocacySpeech & StutteringAnticipation & Avoidance
Fluency TechniquesPhysical TensionOverthinking & Monitoring
commentr/StutterSep 21, 2025
1 points

Reading. Aloud. ANYWHERE. Holy fuck the blocks almost hurt when I read aloud. It’s like I am immediately on fire, body temp through the roof, cannot say even the first sound. Or worse, I get a couple ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & Stuttering
Anticipating StutteringFeared Words & NamesPhysical Tension
commentr/StutterSep 19, 2025
11 points

Idk if its my worst but definitely something i have fresh in my memory bc it happens pretty often: so, i dont know how do you call this in english but my gf lives in those private residencies where y...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & Stuttering
Hiding & ConcealmentPhysical Tension
postr/StutterSep 19, 2025
3 points

former stuttering signs returning

former stuttering signs returning My girlfriend stutters. She told me she has been stuttering since she was 5 years old. She also told me that her stutter was at it's most severe when she was in high ...

Speech & StutteringCauses & Variability
Onset & Life-Stage ChangesPhysical TensionSeverity & Fluctuation
commentr/StutterSep 19, 2025
1 points

it is good that he is trying and being open about it, but i think he shouldn't try to force every word like this given the severity of his stutter...

Coping & AdvocacySpeech & Stuttering
Fluency TechniquesPhysical Tension
postr/StutterSep 17, 2025
3 points

Difficult stutter blocks (close to mute)

Difficult stutter blocks (close to mute) (Some thoughts I had) Well. I know there are degrees of stuttering and everything from mental health can affect it or vise versa. I find stuttering interestin...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSpeech & Stuttering
Avoidance & SubstitutionShame & EmbarrassmentAnxiety & Social Judgment+2 more