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postr/StutterSep 23, 2022
12 points

My stutter life - in a nut shell

My stutter life - in a nut shell First of all, I'm a severe stutterer. Unlike most stutterers, I always stutter the most out of all PWS in group therapies. I stutter on every word or letter. &#x2...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Anticipating StutteringAvoidance & SubstitutionHiding & Concealment+3 more
commentr/StutterSep 22, 2022
5 points

So, I'd replace 'it is okay to stutter' \[active viewpoint\] with 'stuttering doesn't bother me' \[passive viewpoint\] ....

Identity & DisabilityCoping & Advocacy
Acceptance & PrideMindset shift
commentr/StutterSep 22, 2022
3 points

So the advice is, not to define yourself as a stutterer. Stuttering is just a small part in your life and your goal is to make it smaller in your mind by not reacting (attaching importance) to trigger...

Identity & DisabilityCoping & Advocacy
Identity & Self-PerceptionMindset shift
commentr/StutterSep 22, 2022
6 points

"Tips to reduce stuttering - based of stutter researchers in the University of Alabama" 1. I no longer need to chase the “Fluency God.” 2. I can live without constant fear. 3. I can speak well wit...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional ExperienceCoping & Advocacy
Acceptance & PrideHope & MotivationMindset shift+3 more
postr/StutterSep 22, 2022
5 points

An offering of a perspective shift

An offering of a perspective shift IDK if this will help any of you, but disney's The Hunchback of Notre Dame really helped me put my stutter into perspective. Specifically the song Out There. The hun...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Mindset shiftAcceptance & Pride
postr/StutterSep 22, 2022
11 points

My dad wants to stop my stutter. I don’t.

My dad wants to stop my stutter. I don’t. I’ve had a stutter since i was 6. I’m now verging on 18. I’ve been with it for my whole life and as much as it sucks at times, it’s shaped me into the person ...

Causes & VariabilityCoping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Genetic & Family FactorsTrauma & PsychologicalMindset shift+2 more
postr/StutterSep 22, 2022
4 points

I think this is the answer every stutter is looking for. Not to feel forced to talk but to feel free

I think this is the answer every stutter is looking for. Not to feel forced to talk but to feel free ...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Mindset shiftAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterSep 16, 2022
1 points

Lots. How to express myself. Why I should. How I can speak how I want to - as opposed to how I think others want me to. Etc etc. Joined speakers groups. Much happier as a person and stammer far less....

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionMindset shiftHope & Motivation+1 more
commentr/StutterSep 15, 2022
2 points

Letting go of fear doesn't mean to remove stutter fear (or anxiety). Letting go means that the fear is still in your mind and you really experience its discomfort, but you don't care, it doesn't bothe...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Mindset shiftVoluntary Stuttering & ExposureHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterSep 15, 2022
2 points

"it is a fear of stammering, which makes me stammer ... I have to work with all my strength to get rid of this anxiety" You said you want to get rid of anxiety/fear. First, getting rid of anxiety or ...

Causes & VariabilityCoping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Trauma & PsychologicalMindset shiftVoluntary Stuttering & Exposure+1 more
commentr/StutterSep 15, 2022
1 points

For ages I've avoided speaking because I knew I will stutter but for some reason for the past 3 weeks I just didn't care anymore about my stutter, it held me back mentally way more then physically I j...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentMindset shift+3 more
commentr/StutterSep 15, 2022
1 points

I understand that blocking for 5 seconds might be a lot for you. It is for some, for others it it not. I have myself blocked in front of many people, during large lectures, presentations etc. in the m...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityCoping & Advocacy
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentSeverity & Fluctuation+3 more
commentr/StutterSep 14, 2022
2 points

I find that just forgetting about it helps. It’s a very hard thing to do. If you can to the point where you don’t care your good to go. I found that therapy doesn’t help because it has you thinking ab...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionMindset shiftHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterSep 12, 2022
1 points

The problem with exposure (reading out loud when you are an adult) is, you are not creating a new pathway for \[labeling your stutter\] or \[justifying compulsion\] (and many other stutter triggers or...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Avoidance & SubstitutionOverthinking & MonitoringMindset shift
commentr/StutterSep 11, 2022
1 points

You can cure yourself... Believe it and achieve it. The anxiety of speaking can be overcome with small tricks. I squeezed my thumb before speaking and eventually it worked. Then I went to a Dale Carne...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional ExperienceAnticipation & Avoidance
Mindset shiftHope & MotivationAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterSep 11, 2022
9 points

Try therapy You miss 100% of shots tou dont take. Maybe therapy is not going to be for you, but at least you will find out for yourself. I also did not want to go, because i tought therapy will be us...

Therapy & ProfessionalCoping & Advocacy
Seeking TherapyMindset shift
commentr/StutterSep 10, 2022
3 points

Completely depends on industry and role. I have a stammer and worked as a lecturer for 5 years before starting my own video production business. Yes I stammered but the role increased my confidence. I...

School & WorkIdentity & DisabilityCoping & Advocacy
Employment & CareerStigma & BullyingMindset shift
commentr/StutterSep 10, 2022
3 points

you are creating an incorrect mindset, so step back and create a new mindset: stuttering doesn't bother me, reacting to it doesn't bother me. "I don't react to it, I don't label it, I don't have an op...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Overthinking & MonitoringAvoidance & SubstitutionMindset shift
commentr/StutterSep 9, 2022
1 points

- don't convince yourself to speak stutterfree. Speak automatic from your instinct without your intervention. Don't focus on the stutter. - either focus on anything but stuttering OR only focus on yo...

Coping & AdvocacyAnticipation & Avoidance
Mindset shiftAnticipating Stuttering
commentr/StutterSep 9, 2022
1 points

I was referring to the use of psychedelics to enter the sensitive state of mind and then having the direct intention of altering behavior. Its a truly fascinating case study. And many people are...

Meds & SubstancesCoping & Advocacy
Psychedelics & MicrodosingMindset shift