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commentr/StutterApr 5, 2025
6 points

I think because the pressure to speak well becomes greater into adulthood, the anxiety from stuttering compounds and is prone to making itself worse with age, if untreated, so I would recommend gettin...

Therapy & ProfessionalEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Seeking TherapyAnxiety & Social JudgmentAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterApr 5, 2025
1 points

what is your experience with weed? I agree now it worsens your stutter over time, smoked a handful of times in HS nothing crazy but then college hit then not too long after I bought a pen cus i feel l...

Meds & SubstancesEmotional Experience
Harmful Med OutcomesAnxiety & Social JudgmentRecreationa substances (e.g. Alcohol, Cannabis)
postr/StutterApr 5, 2025
29 points

Looking for a job with a stutter

Looking for a job with a stutter Hi I'm a 24 F with a moderate stutter. I used to work at a restaurant as a server for 2 years before I had to move out to a different country. Now, I've been jobless f...

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Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
commentr/StutterApr 5, 2025
2 points

Trying to explain public speaking nightmares to a non-stutterer is 1000% impossible. I used to dread having to speak at meetings about topics that I was going to be questioned regarding spending money...

Emotional ExperienceCauses & Variability
Anxiety & Social JudgmentShame & EmbarrassmentStress & Fight/Flight
postr/StutterApr 5, 2025
12 points

Stuttering After a Burnout

Stuttering After a Burnout Hi everyone, I'm an adult woman, and about three years ago, I started developing a stutter after moving to a new city. I had just finished my studies and was starting my fir...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceSpeech & Stuttering
Stress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social JudgmentBlocks & Stoppages
postr/StutterApr 5, 2025
5 points

Struggling with Stuttering – Looking for Advice and Support

Struggling with Stuttering – Looking for Advice and Support Hi everyone, I’ve been dealing with stuttering since childhood, and it’s something that still affects me today. Growing up, I was told it w...

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Avoidance & SubstitutionOverthinking & MonitoringSeverity & Fluctuation+2 more
postr/StutterApr 5, 2025
17 points

How I Became A Stutterer :(

How I Became A Stutterer :( I'm just want to share my story as a stutterer. Because every stutterer has his/her own unique story. Before that, hello, I'm a 45yo Chinese Indonesian man. And I've been a...

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Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & SubstitutionShame & Embarrassment+3 more
commentr/StutterApr 5, 2025
2 points

I have the same type of Parents and i'm trying to make them understand that the only way to beat my stutter is to Accept and be confident. But Still whenever i stutter in front of them , they say why ...

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Family Support & ConflictAcceptance & PrideAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterApr 4, 2025
14 points

I do not try to speak when I'm not good at explaining things that comes through my mind, which I know I will stutter. I better off silent coz my mind can only interpret the knowledge I got in mind tha...

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Avoidance & SubstitutionShame & EmbarrassmentAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterApr 4, 2025
1 points

I have always viewed people finishing my sentences as they are growing impatient. When I think they are growing impatient it adds stress to the situation, which makes me stutter worse. At work it...

Social & RelationshipsEmotional ExperienceCoping & Advocacy
Listener ReactionsAnxiety & Social JudgmentSelf-Advocacy & Boundaries
postr/StutterApr 4, 2025
2 points

Stutter(?) coming back

Stutter(?) coming back I had some speech issues when I was a child (apparently mostly due to poor development and anxiety) and I know I had some speech therapy done at school and was often off reading...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSpeech & Stuttering
Overthinking & MonitoringAnxiety & Social JudgmentBlocks & Stoppages
postr/StutterApr 4, 2025
4 points

stuttering on vowels/open words

stuttering on vowels/open words i stutter almost exclusively on words that begin with vowels, like words where you begin with an open mouth, like “animal”, “umbrella”, “extra”. they’re incredibly diff...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterApr 4, 2025
5 points

Id say I'm average looking with a mild stutter and I've had a lot of dates. Like a few people have already said, it's all about being comfortable in your own skin, and more importantly making them fee...

Identity & DisabilitySocial & RelationshipsEmotional Experience
Identity & Self-PerceptionDating & RomanceAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterApr 4, 2025
1 points

I’m gay and have avoided any and all romantic contact with other men because of my stutter. I’m 21 and have never been on a date because I’m truly really afraid. It’s also why I ghost people who like ...

Social & RelationshipsEmotional Experience
Dating & RomanceAnxiety & Social JudgmentShame & Embarrassment
commentr/StutterApr 4, 2025
4 points

Most people say they're fine with a stutter until they actually meet you with respect to dating....

Social & RelationshipsEmotional Experience
Dating & RomanceAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterApr 4, 2025
8 points

Did she know about your stutter beforehand? Otherwise she could feel uncomfortable about it. In general the best way to go about is to tell them beforehand. Even then, it does kill the vibe as you sai...

Social & RelationshipsEmotional Experience
Disclosure & Telling OthersAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterApr 4, 2025
1 points

For me anxiety plays a role in my stuttering. Have you seen a doctor? Sometimes meds can help. They won't cure your stutter, but if you feel less anxious, it might help....

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Anxiety & Social JudgmentMedication InquiriesHelpful Med Outcomes
postr/StutterApr 4, 2025
3 points

Does Dialectical Behavior Therapy(DBT) aids stuttering recovery??

Does Dialectical Behavior Therapy(DBT) aids stuttering recovery?? I recently came across Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) although it seems to be used across people with Borderline personality disor...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceTherapy & Professional
Trauma & PsychologicalAnxiety & Social JudgmentTherapy Experiences
postr/StutterApr 4, 2025
17 points

Not The Best

Not The Best hi all! 20/F. i'm a college student and i secured a job as a medical scribe back in january. it took them a full month with no contact with me to begin my online training (which lasted on...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
postr/StutterApr 4, 2025
32 points

Dating as a male stutterer

Dating as a male stutterer Hi, I’d like to talk with you about your experience as a stutterer, because for me it’s been a complete disaster. I’m specifically looking for input from men only, since I b...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more