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commentr/StutterMar 24, 2022
3 points

Yea. I was going through a rough patch in my life which caused an abnormal amount of anxiety. Also could have been long covid… not sure. But anyways. The anxiety was curbing my fluency, and even basic...

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commentr/StutterMar 20, 2022
1 points

Same… Started stuttering at 4. Stuttered regularly until 11… Turned 12 and it was largely gone for the rest of my teenage years and military experience… Had a tough time following combat… I couldn’t r...

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commentr/StutterMar 19, 2022
2 points

They improved my stutter indirectly by making me care less about my stutter. When you start to care less about your stutter it usually gets better! The more you think about your stutter the more yo...

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commentr/StutterMar 18, 2022
3 points

>Ssris They they improve your stutter or did they improve the way you feel about being someone who stutters?...

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commentr/StutterMar 18, 2022
5 points

Ssris changed my life man. Helped my stutter a ton. Got me to a place where I wasn’t worried about my stutter. Then it eventually got better...

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Helpful Med OutcomesAnticipating Stuttering
postr/StutterMar 18, 2022
5 points

Im depressed because I stutter but I dont know if I should take ssri meds. I have had 4years ssri meds but havent taken more than 1 pill. I have mild depression but depression & stuttering affects a lot in my life. I know I should talk to a doctor but give me your advice.

Im depressed because I stutter but I dont know if I should take ssri meds. I have had 4years ssri meds but havent taken more than 1 pill. I have mild depression but depression & stuttering affects...

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Anticipating StutteringSadness & HopelessnessMedication Inquiries+1 more
commentr/StutterMar 12, 2022
1 points

I had this exact same discovery when I started going on nights out regularly from 18. When I went to university I also went through a phase of taking mdma and cocaine on nights out, which also improve...

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commentr/StutterMar 8, 2022
1 points

It's a type of benzodiazepine that works on the GABA receptors. The brand name is Klonopin and it works wonders to increase my speech fluency....

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commentr/StutterMar 8, 2022
2 points

I discovered this a long time ago. Caffeine actually does help. At least some times, which is not very often probably in the grand scheme of things. I’m 48…. Other foods that can have an impact is sa...

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commentr/StutterMar 8, 2022
2 points

I have a lot of experience with this. I took thiamine and magnesium for about 3 years. I’m now completely off it. In my experience, it seemed to help after the first few days. After a while (a few w...

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commentr/StutterMar 7, 2022
3 points

Alcohol 1000% makes me stutter less. I also get nervous about that— like if I had wine instead of coffee in the morning I prob would stutter sooo much less. It turns off the part of my brain where I’m...

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commentr/StutterMar 7, 2022
2 points

Today was much better than others! I credit that to taking 2mg on clonazepam to ease my stammer....

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commentr/StutterMar 7, 2022
6 points

Mine was also better. Much better in fact. I do track the good days and try to determine what helps and what doesn’t. Restful sleep seems to make a difference. As does occasionally caffeine kicks. At ...

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postr/StutterMar 7, 2022
8 points

Recently discovered that I barely stutter when I'm drinking, and I'm a bit scared at what this could lead to.

Recently discovered that I barely stutter when I'm drinking, and I'm a bit scared at what this could lead to. So, I was recently at a recruitment even where I was drinking pretty heavily. I was speaki...

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commentr/StutterMar 6, 2022
1 points

I found dairy worsens my stutters so I avoid it, especially when I have presentations, outings, meetings, etc. Theres data on diets affecting stuttering, look into it....

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commentr/StutterMar 5, 2022
2 points

I've taken thiamine+ magnesium glycinate for over a year. And I thought it was working for me. Now I believe it's all just a mind game. Looking back at the time I used to supplement with these two, I...

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commentr/StutterMar 5, 2022
1 points

The placebo effect is strong with these things so please be aware of it. If it really worked, all of us would be taking it. There is no magic pill to cure stuttering that works on everyone long term. ...

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commentr/StutterMar 4, 2022
9 points

I remember when this was a "thing". I may have even tried it, along with a friend. I remember my friend not feeling well. You need to be careful with vitamin B, that's why they're usually taken as a...

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commentr/StutterMar 4, 2022
2 points

I love hearing speech therapy success stories. I always advocate for therapy. Speech therapy helped me achieve fluency. I'm glad you're finding success with it. The program I went through also starte...

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postr/StutterMar 4, 2022
7 points

The Thiamin Protocol

The Thiamin Protocol Found some articles online that talk about how pws may have a thiamin deficiency which contributes to their stutter and how this can be treated by supplementing thiamin + magnesiu...

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Situational VariabilityHelpful Med OutcomesRecreationa substances (e.g. Alcohol, Cannabis)