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postr/StutterFeb 11, 2025
13 points

Struggling with Stuttering, Low Confidence, and Social Isolation – Should I Try Therapy?

Struggling with Stuttering, Low Confidence, and Social Isolation – Should I Try Therapy? I'm 22 years old, and I’ve been struggling with stuttering for the past 5-6 years. After closely observing my ...

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commentr/StutterFeb 11, 2025
1 points

I have that similar kind of stutter , that is speech block type. It would be good pretend to be lost in your own thoughts by not making direct eye contact , I actually like it when people guess the w...

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Avoidance & SubstitutionPhysical TensionAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterFeb 10, 2025
3 points

I agree it’s messed up, I don’t think I’ll ever put myself in that situation again so that’s a solid guarantee it won’t ever happen! Just gonna stick to the chat 😂...

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commentr/StutterFeb 10, 2025
3 points

I dont know what size you can take but for presenting something that worked for me is to look at the crowd left to right and recognize where you are also what worked for me the most is to memorize my ...

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Preparation & RehearsalAvoidance & SubstitutionFluency Techniques
postr/StutterFeb 10, 2025
2 points

#job

#job I usually get to working late I guess I'll blame that on my ADHD. One night I got to work late and the person I take replace every night was mad this night. I get there and he's mad because I'm l...

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commentr/StutterFeb 10, 2025
2 points

My tip would be acceptance and positive affirmations. The beginning is the hardest part. For me, I repeated and waited as long as it took until it came out. I didn't force it and it was like a test...

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commentr/StutterFeb 10, 2025
2 points

I think disclosing your stutter is super important, especially if you're struggling. Takes a massive weight off your shoulders and gives the listener a bit of clarity about why you may be struggling. ...

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commentr/StutterFeb 10, 2025
5 points

Hey There! I'm 21 so in a similar boat to you, age wise and can totally sympathise with you about all those social situations you were speaking about. I think for me what was most important was let...

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commentr/StutterFeb 10, 2025
1 points

What kinda helps me is to try and audibly clear my throat or cough a little. Though it is a hit or miss, it sometimes works for me. Though if nothing works, just push through the phone call...

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commentr/StutterFeb 10, 2025
2 points

Sorry for the long post, but that's the main point I wanted to get across. For day to day experiences, if you have trouble doing something, let them know that you stutter and you'll try to get it ...

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commentr/StutterFeb 10, 2025
1 points

I think when you are just starting out and fairly bad at it that it’s fine but as you get better at it you shouldn’t have to say sorry, but just letting the person know you stutter...

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commentr/StutterFeb 10, 2025
4 points

As a 40 year old who's been stuttering since 4 years old, let me tell you, stutter is not ruining you, you think it is, but it's actually a gift from God. I have a similar stutter pattern, there's a l...

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postr/StutterFeb 10, 2025
1 points

How I feel after blaming the other person's phone/internet connection cause I blocked for a long time.

How I feel after blaming the other person's phone/internet connection cause I blocked for a long time. ...

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postr/StutterFeb 10, 2025
1 points

How I feel after blaming the other person's phone/internet connection cause I blocked for a long time.

How I feel after blaming the other person's phone/internet connection cause I blocked for a long time. ...

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postr/StutterFeb 10, 2025
1 points

How I feel after blaming the other person's phone/internet connection cause I blocked for a long time.

How I feel after blaming the other person's phone/internet connection cause I blocked for a long time. ...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Avoidance & Substitution
postr/StutterFeb 10, 2025
2 points

Have you ever been in a situation where your stuttering helps the trash take itself out?

Have you ever been in a situation where your stuttering helps the trash take itself out? ...

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Avoidance & Substitution
postr/StutterFeb 10, 2025
6 points

John Harrison - Stuttering Hexagon / Holding Back

John Harrison - Stuttering Hexagon / Holding Back Who has liked this guys work?...

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commentr/StutterFeb 10, 2025
1 points

I think we as people with stuttering and lower social skills, shyness. It may be more bad to say sorry after, pretty bad small talk. Like we are destroying our chances. Its kinda need more practise to...

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commentr/StutterFeb 10, 2025
2 points

Twice. The first time was at school, and a kid thought I was trying to mess with him. Second time was with my friend’s brother, he also thought I was trying to mess with him. I wish I was lol, but nop...

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commentr/StutterFeb 10, 2025
3 points

Exactly the same for me. Even at work when we have auditors and visitors, I'll sometimes purposely take a drink of water when I know it's almost my turn to introduce myself and hopefully someone that ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentDisclosure & Telling Others