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commentr/StutterNov 1, 2022
2 points

Yea true, crazy how negative self-talk can lead to such a skewed reality. Struggling to get words out every now and again shouldnt hold you back and isn’t as painful for other people as for it is for ...

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commentr/StutterNov 1, 2022
3 points

What solves stuttering is being able to devote yourself to hearing the world around you (excluding your speech). You need to "hear" the sounds around you more than the things you say yourself. You don...

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commentr/StutterNov 1, 2022
17 points

Personally I’ve found that the less I stress about it the less I stutter, so I’m a way you need a level of acceptance to the fact that you stutter, stammer, jam up your words, don’t speak perfectly fl...

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commentr/StutterNov 1, 2022
5 points

>"what do i do?" Have you tried creating a hierarchy diagram of your stuttering process (in your mind), for example [this diagram](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ufFZYAY706mFFqrTGceVfgIj8D_HLLkW...

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commentr/StutterNov 1, 2022
0 points

>"As for your questions, I was very confused reading them" \--> Thank you for your quick reply! To clear up the confusion I created a new diagram that explains the hierarchy in a more effective...

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commentr/StutterNov 1, 2022
0 points

>You said: "What happens if you keep the thoughts and feelings from your anxiety... (Moving my tongue automatically and avoiding anxieties)" "trying to empty my mind still doesn't prevent the subco...

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commentr/StutterOct 31, 2022
1 points

>I am 23 yo man and have **blocks** (and facial tics) since I can remember. I don't know what I can do about it Many stutterers view the stutter cycle as such: Anticipatory anxiety > compulsiv...

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commentr/StutterOct 30, 2022
2 points

I’m glad you appreciate it! Yea man, I remember also being tempted to hate myself when I would smoke weed and later regret it. Or watch pornography, etc. It’s not good to hate ourselves no matter wh...

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commentr/StutterOct 30, 2022
4 points

a year ago in your age i felt myself right that way in a university. my stuttering was severe. but 2 years later i just became used to my speech disability. it's still pretty much severe but i'm on th...

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commentr/StutterOct 30, 2022
2 points

I really appreciate this elaborate response. All the suggestions you've made has given me a lot of leeway to progress in squashing this stupid stutter. ​ Your comment about feeding your s...

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commentr/StutterOct 30, 2022
2 points

1 acceptance [ as if there is no hope in a different reality ] #2 managing life one day at a time [as if it is the last 24 hours to live .. much helpful for me ] #3 I have a big interest in the scie...

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commentr/StutterOct 26, 2022
1 points

I got it ! So basically what you are trying to say is that a person should stutter and not hesitate about it and do not try to hide it or something and after some time he/she will develop confidense a...

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commentr/StutterOct 26, 2022
2 points

That makes a lot of sense. Also what the other commenter said about not fighting it and letting it happen. If you can get into the headspace of not caring if it happens and just accepting it and movin...

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commentr/StutterOct 25, 2022
1 points

**CBT tips to improve stuttering:** * I-CBT: one applies their five senses and common sense in obsessional situations, exactly as they do in non‐obsessional situations. In other words, PWS already po...

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commentr/StutterOct 25, 2022
3 points

I haven't seen any advice on 'stop paying attention to stuttering' yet. Here is my suggestion to reinforce socializing with your son's classmates: * learn to not be bothered by stuttering * let go of...

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commentr/StutterOct 24, 2022
4 points

When I stopped hating on myself and calling myself stupid all the time. I am so open about it now and tell people before I give presentations etc. I still stutter and sometimes have bad days but the w...

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commentr/StutterOct 24, 2022
1 points

You should be proud you got up there and did it! It’s hard for people to speak in front of others even without a stutter. Don’t be so hard on yourself, the more you put yourself down the more you will...

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commentr/StutterOct 24, 2022
2 points

**"Or any medication, supplemants or drugs that have helped?"** I suggest not to use medication or devices as they reinforce reassurance-seeking. **"What has helped you to minimize stutter?"** Obse...

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commentr/StutterOct 24, 2022
5 points

#1 acceptance [ as if there is no hope in a different reality ] #2 managing life one day at a time [as if it is the last 24 hours to live .. much helpful for me ] #3 I have a big interest in the sci...

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commentr/StutterOct 24, 2022
-1 points

Well you’ve came to the right place, everyone has experienced everything you have typed here.. including myself. I’m 29 years old now and have been through presentations in university as well.. & ...

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