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commentr/StutterJun 1, 2017
1 points

I'm 17 and this is almost identical what happened to me. If you ever need somebody to talk to please feel free to pm me. ...

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commentr/StutterMay 28, 2017
1 points

Hi. People find that isolation can make stuttering worse, even when that isolation starts of as a way of avoiding dreaded situations. Not saying that's what you did, but maybe that is happening? Is ...

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commentr/StutterMay 28, 2017
1 points

You gotta ask people in text chat to join up and/or schedule when you wanna join voice chat with others. Peak times at the weekends always have people chatting in there....

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postr/StutterMay 14, 2017
9 points

On leaving gatherings

On leaving gatherings Do you guys ever find yourself going to social gatherings with the best intentions but end up staying longer than you'd really like because you're worried about having to say pro...

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postr/StutterMay 1, 2017
8 points

What kind of job should I look for if I want to improve my speech fluency?

What kind of job should I look for if I want to improve my speech fluency? I don't want a sale and marketing job (don't like the idea of upselling someone or persuading someone to buy an item for my o...

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commentr/StutterMay 1, 2017
3 points

It simply cannot be cured, as hard as that is to hear its true. I'm 19 and have stuttered for as long as I can remember. My stutter is much worse in certain situations such as phone calls, ordering ...

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commentr/StutterApr 30, 2017
1 points

>Ever since, I've never brought it up and talk as little as possible. Of course that's what this would make most of us want to do. But....well, it sounds like maybe you already know it's leading ...

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commentr/StutterApr 30, 2017
1 points

OP: Yea definitely stop apologizing. Joining a frat worked for me in making tons of friends. Also it will help you stop taking stuttering so seriously....

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commentr/StutterApr 30, 2017
5 points

Don't apologize. There's no reason for it. Yes you have a Stutter but it doesn't define you. I bet there's more to you then just a speech impediment. Joining social clubs in college is pretty ballsy...

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postr/StutterApr 30, 2017
5 points

Any tips/advice on socializing in college?

Any tips/advice on socializing in college? I just finished my second year and I've hardly made any friends, I find it difficult to approach and talk to people. I've joined clubs and societies too, but...

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commentr/StutterApr 26, 2017
1 points

For the past 2 years i've been going out with my friends for almost every weekend, as i don't drink so i can get to be the sober driver. I have realised being social is everything. I'm not the type o...

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commentr/StutterApr 26, 2017
1 points

I have never accepted my stuttering, but to me it seems people who accept it are less anxious (if all) about it and thus improving it alot by "just" accepting. I 100% blame my stuttering for having m...

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commentr/StutterApr 19, 2017
3 points

I've met other stutterers in the past and I've definitely experienced that. Getting past the discomfort is itself a huge step forward, so try things like listening to podcasts by stutterers. It might ...

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commentr/StutterApr 19, 2017
6 points

I've considered this many times, but I usually feel so uncomfortable around other stutterers. Have you experienced this, and was it not an issue at these groups? ...

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postr/StutterApr 10, 2017
1 points

Ever thought about how the social norms in groups maintain your stuttering and the worst part is that you accept it because the alternative would be leaving the group.

Ever thought about how the social norms in groups maintain your stuttering and the worst part is that you accept it because the alternative would be leaving the group. ...

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commentr/StutterMar 30, 2017
0 points

Yea when I am so into video games , I don't stutter ...

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commentr/StutterMar 30, 2017
1 points

I'm perfectly fine with communication at work. And that is the only thing that matters to me. There has to be a point for me to talk, otherwise I see it as a waste of time and energy. I do not have ...

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commentr/StutterMar 30, 2017
1 points

It's not so easy man. You're still required to communicate if you want to make some kind of career and I have innate need to connect with people....

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commentr/StutterMar 29, 2017
4 points

For me, it's simple. Video Games. I don't stutter as much when talking to people online....

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commentr/StutterMar 11, 2017
1 points

Hey there. I was in your situation earlier on in high school. It's really challenging and the fear of stuttering and your own thoughts after it happens can often be more painful than the experience it...

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