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postr/StutterMar 9, 2025
60 points

No offence to anyone, but I really don't mind people finishing my sentences

No offence to anyone, but I really don't mind people finishing my sentences It seems like most poeple with a stutter don't like people to finnish their sentences or fill in words, but I think I've tha...

Social & RelationshipsAnticipation & Avoidance
Listener ReactionsAvoidance & Substitution
postr/StutterMar 9, 2025
7 points

Can say anything without saying erm/um, if I try it's a severe block 90% of the time

Can say anything without saying erm/um, if I try it's a severe block 90% of the time I (M20) have had a stutter since i was like 7 and was wondering if you all have any advice on how I could fix this ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCommunity & Support
Avoidance & SubstitutionAdvice Requests
postr/StutterMar 7, 2025
2 points

Beta blockers for stuttering

Beta blockers for stuttering I have a severe stutter that's tied to anxiety/performance anxiety. Would love to take something because I have to give a presentation that takes the edge off and calms my...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceAnticipation & Avoidance
Stress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social JudgmentAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterMar 7, 2025
3 points

I just explained to a friend that I stutter at times because the shit in my head is going too fast and its like seeing all voiceline choices and hearing them and choosing to speak the most rational/no...

Causes & VariabilityAnticipation & Avoidance
Propositionality & WeightAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterMar 7, 2025
4 points

There's a lot of comorbidity between ADHD and stuttering, so it's fairly common. They're both related to dopaminergic systems in the prefrontal cortex but my understanding is they are different pathwa...

Causes & VariabilityMeds & SubstancesAnticipation & Avoidance
Neurological & BrainHelpful Med OutcomesSeverity & Fluctuation+1 more
postr/StutterMar 7, 2025
1 points

Self induced stutter?

Self induced stutter? Honestly, this is so weird and I can not find anything on the internet even close to my issue. I never stuttered (may be 1 time a month for a second like everybody does) - never...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceCauses & Variability
Avoidance & SubstitutionShame & EmbarrassmentCycles & Randomness+2 more
commentr/StutterMar 7, 2025
1 points

You can think of it this way - the actual stutter is *just* repetitions, and everything else is a byproduct (blocks, ALL avoidances, anxiety, etc). the byproducts happen *because* you are trying to h...

Identity & DisabilityAnticipation & Avoidance
Acceptance & PrideAvoidance & SubstitutionAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterMar 7, 2025
2 points

This is a fantastic way to think about it. I’d like to add thoughts about *why* people are in different camps - if you are debilitated by anxiety, blocking and avoidance behaviors, you are more likel...

Coping & AdvocacyAnticipation & Avoidance
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureAvoidance & SubstitutionFluency Techniques
postr/StutterMar 6, 2025
11 points

Stuttering sucks

Stuttering sucks Hello everyone I tend to stutter a decent amount always had a stutter as a kid but now being in my 20s I feel like jobs an people look at you so differently since we stutter bc it’s ...

Identity & DisabilityCauses & VariabilityAnticipation & Avoidance
Stigma & BullyingSeverity & FluctuationAvoidance & Substitution+1 more
commentr/StutterMar 6, 2025
1 points

I read yours to him today! He really loved that you were a teenager lol. He also really loved your advice at the end, and actually said he was interested in possibly giving his class or some of his fr...

Community & SupportAnticipation & Avoidance
Validation & EmpathyPersonal StoriesAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterMar 6, 2025
1 points

I have a stutter problem as well, I’m bilingual in both English & Spanish. But for some reason, my stutter is so much worse in Spanish which is my first language. Which is why I try my best to avoid s...

Causes & VariabilityAnticipation & Avoidance
Severity & FluctuationAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterMar 6, 2025
1 points

My name starts with an M aswell i usually go like “my name is” and then go with the flow or say it as MO rather than MU like it actually is...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterMar 6, 2025
2 points

i get you 100% i used to be so anxious about verbally expressing things until i took up a cashiering job where i would eventually move up to manager. i’ve since quit to move on to bigger and better ...

School & WorkAnticipation & Avoidance
Employment & CareerAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterMar 6, 2025
7 points

exactly, also its shocking how in 100 years of stuttering research therapists fail to mention the most effective way of beating stuttering \- go to the gym, healthy body equals a healthy mind \- fo...

Community & SupportSchool & WorkEmotional Experience
Advice OfferedEmployment & CareerAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
commentr/StutterMar 6, 2025
3 points

Part of my problem is that I talk too fast. If I remember to slow down I speak a lot better....

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Avoidance & SubstitutionFluency Techniques
postr/StutterMar 6, 2025
1 points

Stuttering on words I cant improvise?

Stuttering on words I cant improvise? i have no idea if this is common or not but I mostly stutter on words that I can't improvise. which is why I stutter with pronouncing names. if there is a word th...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Avoidance & SubstitutionFeared Words & Names
commentr/StutterMar 6, 2025
1 points

If im reading out loud i usually try and read ahead before i say it just so i can try and prepare myself, if not i do , but when i read to my self i dont ,...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Preparation & RehearsalAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterMar 5, 2025
1 points

I changed my name. I went from Jessica to Jess. I practice saying my full name before I do, but most people don't even know my real name. Im also not very popular as I am known for being weird. But t...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionIdentity & Self-PerceptionAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterMar 5, 2025
1 points

I changed my name. I went from Jessica to Jess. I practice saying my full name before I do, but most people don't even know my real name. Im also not very popular as I am known for being weird. But t...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionIdentity & Self-PerceptionAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterMar 5, 2025
1 points

I changed my name. I went from Jessica to Jess. I practice saying my full name before I do, but most people don't even know my real name. Im also not very popular as I am known for being weird. But t...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionIdentity & Self-PerceptionAcceptance & Pride