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postr/StutterNov 15, 2023
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I’m a filmmaker who stutters and I made this short about a florist, who stutters, forced to cooperate with a voice-activated car. It’s about avoidance/acceptance, a journey I've been on. Glad to finally be able to share it here.

I’m a filmmaker who stutters and I made this short about a florist, who stutters, forced to cooperate with a voice-activated car. It’s about avoidance/acceptance, a journey I've been on. Glad to final...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterNov 15, 2023
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I became a competitive swimmer to make breathing better and build confidence. It does work for me because I’m a really socially dependent person who needs confidence to reduce stuttering....

Emotional ExperienceAnticipation & Avoidance
Hope & MotivationHiding & Concealment
postr/StutterNov 14, 2023
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Not stuttering when with therapist

Not stuttering when with therapist I literally stuttered ONCE that full hour. What the hell is wrong with me, why can’t I only stutter only once at work and not have a full on speech block?...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentOverthinking & Monitoring+1 more
commentr/StutterNov 14, 2023
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Firstly, I know you're going to kill it regardless, so take a deep breath and lead with confidence. Secondly, when I have to give a large presentation at work or a speech in front of a group of peopl...

Coping & AdvocacyAnticipation & Avoidance
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesHiding & Concealment
postr/StutterNov 14, 2023
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Xanax makes my stutter temporarily disappear - Thrilled and heartbroken at the same time

Xanax makes my stutter temporarily disappear - Thrilled and heartbroken at the same time I have been diagnosed with a fluency disorder which is heavily impacted by my anxiety. I have struggled with m...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentStress & Fight/Flight+2 more
commentr/StutterNov 14, 2023
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Open up with letting everyone in know you have a stutter...let them you it's that you are nervous or do not know something etc. It will disarm everyone. Your level of stuttering sounds very similar ...

Coping & AdvocacyAnticipation & Avoidance
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesHiding & Concealment
commentr/StutterNov 14, 2023
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Sorry, can’t read the post right now. But based on the title alone, I just wanted to say that during presentations I look at foreheads so I don’t make eye contact but looks like I do. It’s a trick I l...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & Concealment
commentr/StutterNov 13, 2023
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I used to HATE introducing myself… I was petrified of phones and radios. I avoided both like nobody’s business. I don’t think I talked on the phone more than a dozen times until high school. However...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilitySchool & Work
Hiding & ConcealmentStress & Fight/FlightTrauma & Psychological+3 more
commentr/StutterNov 13, 2023
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It depends what you mean by “overcome”. I always seem to go through prolonged phases of improvement and degradation. Overall, I am in a much better position now than anybody could have imagined. I fi...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentOverthinking & Monitoring+3 more
postr/StutterNov 13, 2023
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People do not understand

People do not understand A lot of people do not understand how stuttering affects us. Stuttering robs me of being spontaneous or creative when speaking. I can't be witty because I fear I'd stutte...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
postr/StutterNov 13, 2023
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Hey guys I am getting So much stuttering while taking tickect in bus . How do u buy ticket in buses ? Any suggestions ? Give me some ideas what to do while buying ticket in bus

Hey guys I am getting So much stuttering while taking tickect in bus . How do u buy ticket in buses ? Any suggestions ? Give me some ideas what to do while buying ticket in bus ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentQuality of Life
postr/StutterNov 11, 2023
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Rejected from a job because of stuttering

Rejected from a job because of stuttering Recently I had a job interview for an entry level position at large financial institution. It was a 45 minute phone call and while I consider myself a mild st...

School & WorkEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Employment & CareerAnxiety & Social JudgmentStigma & Bullying+2 more
postr/StutterNov 11, 2023
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Retail things

Retail things So I work a retail job as a tasker/freight, so I don’t need to really talk to as many customers as other positions and I love it. I’m better with more “spontaneous” conversation, so the ...

School & WorkAnticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Employment & CareerAvoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
commentr/StutterNov 10, 2023
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If I don't tell, people assume I am a quiet stuck up person. They assume my blocks are intentional. So now I tell everybody I have a speech impediment....

Social & RelationshipsAnticipation & Avoidance
Disclosure & Telling OthersHiding & Concealment
commentr/StutterNov 9, 2023
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Totally Fluent. I love this topic. I wonder why we don´t discuss this more enough. Is it the breaking point with the debate if in deed stuttering is due neurological anomaly or not. From your survey ...

Causes & VariabilityAnticipation & Avoidance
Situational VariabilityHiding & ConcealmentStress & Fight/Flight+1 more
commentr/StutterNov 9, 2023
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I imagine that I stutter more than you do based off your description, but I only mention my stutter to people I know I'll be having more than a short conversation with. When I do tell someone, I don't...

Social & RelationshipsAnticipation & Avoidance
Disclosure & Telling OthersHiding & ConcealmentAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterNov 9, 2023
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Reduced by 99%. It's mental if I mute my mic on discord and then speak it's perfect and then when I re activate it. Stammer comes back...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & Variability
Hiding & ConcealmentSituational Variability
commentr/StutterNov 9, 2023
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Am an industry certified project manager. I lead large meetings every day and give presentations. Applied and was offered after 1 interview (lots of experience)....

Anticipation & AvoidanceSchool & Work
Hiding & ConcealmentEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterNov 8, 2023
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And how did it go? Did you stutter all the way through or managed to conceal it?...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Hiding & Concealment
commentr/StutterNov 4, 2023
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The dude is 34, you're probably making a much bigger deal about it than he does. You should talk to him about it for your own sake....

Anticipation & Avoidance
Hiding & Concealment