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commentr/StutterApr 11, 2023
2 points

My reading speed is high (English) to very high (Dutch) and I speak very slow. For me, it gets worse because my brain is already two sentences further, causing me to skip words and stutter more due to...

Speech & StutteringAnticipation & Avoidance
Blocks & StoppagesOverthinking & Monitoring
commentr/StutterApr 11, 2023
5 points

Why do people act like this is true for everyone? you look stupid I always block on some words no matter where or how I'm talking, and breathing isn't an issue for me. Stuttering is a very individual...

Speech & StutteringAnticipation & Avoidance
Blocks & StoppagesOverthinking & Monitoring
postr/StutterApr 10, 2023
5 points

Tension in throat and chest causing stutter ?

Tension in throat and chest causing stutter ? I've noticed that with most words I stutter on consistently, there is a tension in my throat and often goes to my chest too which can give me a sore chest...

Speech & Stuttering
Physical TensionBlocks & Stoppages
commentr/StutterApr 10, 2023
7 points

Related, I sometimes carry a piece of paper that says "I am in the middle of a sentence. Let me finish." My blocks are so long that I show that paper sometimes. If someone responds to a half of my s...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & Stuttering
Avoidance & SubstitutionBlocks & Stoppages
postr/StutterApr 10, 2023
152 points

Then ends up ordering a totally different item because you know you'll stutter anyway

Then ends up ordering a totally different item because you know you'll stutter anyway ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & Stuttering
Avoidance & SubstitutionBlocks & Stoppages
postr/StutterApr 8, 2023
1 points

Blocking returns because of a long and terrible cold

Blocking returns because of a long and terrible cold A few years ago, I learned wonderful habits that enabled me to nearly eliminate blocks and speak smoothly, enjoyably and with comfortable control. ...

Coping & AdvocacySpeech & Stuttering
Fluency TechniquesMindfulness & BreathingBlocks & Stoppages
commentr/StutterApr 8, 2023
5 points

You can also increase the sentance for example i wanted to ask " event is cancelled" i changed it to " What i wanted to ask is will event be cancelled" now here the trick is start slow , Speak slowly ...

Coping & AdvocacySpeech & Stuttering
Fluency TechniquesBlocks & Stoppages
commentr/StutterApr 8, 2023
2 points

This is what my stutter is like to. No word is consistently stuttery or blocked. I'll know 1-2 words ahead that I won't be able to say a word and will adjust my word choice. I've been doing this my w...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & StutteringMeds & Substances
Feared Words & NamesBlocks & StoppagesHelpful Med Outcomes
postr/StutterApr 8, 2023
13 points

Help

Help Hi guys! I'm from India. I've been stuttering with some common words beginning with (kha,pha,tha,to,dhe,stu, etc) most of them are stressed while speaking. I need a way to overcome this....

Anticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & Stuttering
Feared Words & NamesBlocks & Stoppages
commentr/StutterApr 7, 2023
19 points

I can normally tell, but there are some really good cases. Rick and Morty semi stutter is very reasonable accurate I'm the earlier seasons. Jimmy from south park also has a realistic stutter Fake stu...

Causes & VariabilitySpeech & Stuttering
Situational VariabilityBlocks & StoppagesRepetitions & Prolongations
postr/StutterApr 7, 2023
25 points

Having a stutter in life altering situations

Having a stutter in life altering situations Today my niece was taken from my brother (an addict) by CPS. I’m the main point of contact as I’ve cared for her throughout the course of her life. I’m 25...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceSpeech & Stuttering
Stress & Fight/FlightFrustration & AngerBlocks & Stoppages
commentr/StutterApr 6, 2023
1 points

Hey there — I posted on Reddit for the first time ever today about blocking, too. Feel free to message me, I feel like I have the same thing as you....

Speech & Stuttering
Blocks & Stoppages
postr/StutterApr 6, 2023
3 points

Resources needed + has this happened to you?

Resources needed + has this happened to you? Hi all — it’s my first time posting on here and I’m looking for resources. For the past 10 years, I’ve had a mild (but frustrating and embarrassing) speech...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & Stuttering
Avoidance & SubstitutionBlocks & Stoppages
postr/StutterApr 6, 2023
1 points

Blocks on certain words

Blocks on certain words Hi all — it’s my first time posting on here and I’m looking for resources. For the past 10 years, I’ve had a mild (but frustrating and embarrassing) speech issue. Basically, I ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & Stuttering
Avoidance & SubstitutionBlocks & Stoppages
commentr/StutterApr 6, 2023
4 points

That’s the thing about blocks - most ppl have no way to know it’s actually a common form of a stutter. Good luck...

Speech & Stuttering
Blocks & Stoppages
commentr/StutterApr 6, 2023
5 points

Please please please disclose that you stutter and have silent blocks. This will help you, your grade, and I bet your prof will be glad to help you...

Social & RelationshipsSpeech & StutteringSchool & Work
Disclosure & Telling OthersBlocks & StoppagesSchool & Academic Life
commentr/StutterApr 6, 2023
1 points

jeez man, same here. I couldn't even fucking say "we" in my Spanish class today. We were talking about verbs and my professor asked a ? and the answer was "we all" and I tried saying "all of us" and h...

Emotional ExperienceSpeech & StutteringSchool & Work
Frustration & AngerShame & EmbarrassmentBlocks & Stoppages+1 more
commentr/StutterApr 5, 2023
1 points

SLPs who specialize in dysfluency and who also stutter strongly disagree with you. Also, with some hard work, it’s possible to start decreasing blocks in the next week....

Therapy & ProfessionalSpeech & Stuttering
Positive Therapy TechniquesBlocks & Stoppages
commentr/StutterApr 5, 2023
1 points

>*"Why can’t I say a sentence but can say “never mind” without any issue?"* It could be because you paid closer attention to speech blocks when saying 'never mind' resulting in negative experience...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & StutteringCauses & Variability
Avoidance & SubstitutionBlocks & StoppagesStress & Fight/Flight
postr/StutterApr 5, 2023
2 points

Why do I stutter

Why do I stutter I’m 18 M and I started stuttering about 3 months ago randomly. It’s mainly when I know what I want to say and wait until I can say it then I can’t even say it at all or just the first...

Speech & StutteringEmotional Experience
Blocks & StoppagesOnset & Life-Stage ChangesHelplessness & Agency