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postr/StutterJun 10, 2022
11 points

Stuttering on academy

Stuttering on academy Hello I’m europe and I’m at police academy . My stutter many times makes me feel like an idiot when we have to talk loud to our trainees.(for example saying our name loudly ,Many...

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commentr/StutterJun 9, 2022
2 points

Yes bro, I'm going to the University of Amsterdam in september as it's not too far from my home. First few weeks will be the hardest, with introducing yourself in each class to everyone which I absolu...

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commentr/StutterJun 8, 2022
5 points

From what I’ve experienced in my life every stutter is different. Like mine is only on certain words for the most part. I can’t say “Seven” to save my life. I even asked for a phone number without the...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilitySpeech & Stuttering
Feared Words & NamesSituational VariabilityRepetitions & Prolongations
postr/StutterJun 8, 2022
27 points

Am I the only one who sometimes just wants to smash things and yell?

Am I the only one who sometimes just wants to smash things and yell? Sometimes I get so frustrated from stuttering that I just want to yell and throw kicks at something. I hate it when I stutter in my...

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postr/StutterJun 8, 2022
47 points

I shouldn't have even gotten my hopes up.

I shouldn't have even gotten my hopes up. After everything I had to go through and months of waiting, my waiver to join the army was denied. I don't care what people say, a severe stutter holds me bac...

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commentr/StutterJun 8, 2022
1 points

I have endless stories. I remember driving an old boss through a drive-thru (a big fear of mine) and getting stuck with her order. I sat there staring at the ordering station, dripping sweat/shaking,...

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Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentShame & Embarrassment+3 more
commentr/StutterJun 7, 2022
2 points

My siblings always laughed at me. They’d CONSTANTLY say “say bird.” And instead of saying bird, I’d learned the name of the birds. Pigeon, eagle, owl. Way easier. I eventually got the R down but I’m s...

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postr/StutterJun 7, 2022
17 points

I just found this subreddit and have a question. (Not sure if these posts are allowed.)

I just found this subreddit and have a question. (Not sure if these posts are allowed.) I’m 31 and have such a mild stutter you might know me for years before you even realize it. On rare occasions I...

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commentr/StutterJun 6, 2022
1 points

My first proper job was as a call centre agent... sucked but not as bad as I thought and I'm way more comfortable on the phone nowadays ​ ​ My current job as an auditor I hav...

School & WorkAnticipation & Avoidance
Employment & CareerFeared Words & Names
commentr/StutterJun 3, 2022
1 points

bruh, same thing happened with me, we moved in a new city so i was the new kid of the class and during the first day my class teacher asked my name and i dont know how, but i think i said my name prop...

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postr/StutterJun 2, 2022
9 points

Severe stutter, but only when quoting someone???

Severe stutter, but only when quoting someone??? I’m pretty mild stutterer, but times when I completely clog up is when I try to quote a movie or tell a joke for example. Even when trying to repeat wh...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilitySpeech & Stuttering
Feared Words & NamesPropositionality & WeightBlocks & Stoppages
postr/StutterMay 28, 2022
0 points

I keep asking the same fucking question in subrettits where girs guve advice to guys but nobody responds to me!

I keep asking the same fucking question in subrettits where girs guve advice to guys but nobody responds to me! I hate when people ghost me irl or online. I keep asking if stuttering is unattractive a...

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postr/StutterMay 27, 2022
35 points

I’m upset

I’m upset I know the logic here isn’t totally flawed but I don’t think it is… I’m a (27m) with no major health conditions in my family or with myself. I am fairly in shape, I don’t drink a lot, I do...

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commentr/StutterMay 26, 2022
1 points

What I can’t comprehend, is why I have trouble with some words and no trouble at all with other words...

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commentr/StutterMay 26, 2022
1 points

Like most of us, it’s the same for me, but no idea why. I’ve racked my brain for many years, trying to come up with an answer (no luck) The most puzzling for me is why only some letters that begin wor...

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Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterMay 23, 2022
1 points

I stutter on my name often. What I found helpful is using a 'starting word' before saying my name. Like instead of saying "John Doe" You would say, "My name's John Doe" or something to that extent. ...

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commentr/StutterMay 23, 2022
1 points

Same here. I've had people legitimately think I've forgotten my own name. I just don't like that even when I do say my name, my blocking makes the M-sound come out muffled and it sounds awkward....

Anticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & Stuttering
Feared Words & NamesBlocks & Stoppages
postr/StutterMay 23, 2022
2 points

Cashier: “Phone number? First name? Last name?” Christ, whenever I wanna buy something I gotta spit out 10 numbers that I cannot say. And I cannot say my name. Post birth abortion for me please.

Cashier: “Phone number? First name? Last name?” Christ, whenever I wanna buy something I gotta spit out 10 numbers that I cannot say. And I cannot say my name. Post birth abortion for me please. [remo...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Feared Words & NamesQuality of Life
commentr/StutterMay 22, 2022
4 points

So you wanna find another boy with a stutter? 😭...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Feared Words & Names
commentr/StutterMay 21, 2022
2 points

I stutter so bad on M’s and my first and last name both start with M :(...

Anticipation & Avoidance
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