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commentr/StutterFeb 5, 2017
1 points

How old are you? My speech therapist in middle school had me go to the admin office, let them know what I was doing, and told them my favorite vacation trip. I did this to four different people. It wa...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Preparation & RehearsalQuality of LifeAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterFeb 5, 2017
5 points

Definitely start small, but the most important thing to remember is that it's going to suck SO BAD sometimes. You're going to feel all those things we tend to feel as stutterers (embarrassment, shame,...

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Hope & MotivationAvoidance & SubstitutionQuality of Life
commentr/StutterFeb 5, 2017
3 points

do you suggest taking baby steps so to speak? Making sure to talk to new people every day? Or what was your strategy?...

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commentr/StutterFeb 4, 2017
12 points

I'm 29 now & have found that regularly & consistently putting myself outside my comfort zone has made my stutter MUCH better. The fear & anxiety I used to feel doing things such as making ...

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commentr/StutterFeb 1, 2017
2 points

I took my mom with me to help with the communication barrier and it helped tremendously. I definitely recommend taking someone with you....

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commentr/StutterJan 31, 2017
2 points

Even when it's something that's clearly hurting him and leading to all this self-loathing and insecurity? I think what makes it hard for me to just drop this is that he's told me speech therapy has he...

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commentr/StutterJan 31, 2017
4 points

Look, I understand. Yeah of course you want your youth to enjoy. For all of my stuttering problems, I actually had an awesome run at my twenties with dating and girls and etc. But that all started whe...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
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commentr/StutterJan 31, 2017
1 points

Who gives a shit if it be becomes better when I'm old? It's taking my fucking youth from me, literally the most valuable thing. I don't care if it's better in my 30s when everyone has a boring life an...

Social & RelationshipsEmotional Experience
Quality of LifeHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterJan 29, 2017
3 points

Sorry in advance for the long comment. Summary will be below. I have worked at a fast food place for the past 8 mos. and have been bounced around a bit and am now at a third location that I have bee...

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commentr/StutterJan 27, 2017
4 points

I hate ordering drinks or food anywhere...aside from my stutter I also have a somewhat loud voice so everyone stares....

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
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postr/StutterJan 27, 2017
9 points

Your most annoying social situation to deal with?

Your most annoying social situation to deal with? Mine is trying to order a drink at a busy bar. The bartender looks at you, waiting for a drink order, and the stammer block hits. The bartender think...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Hiding & ConcealmentAnxiety & Social JudgmentQuality of Life
postr/StutterJan 27, 2017
9 points

Starting to hate everyone I meet

Starting to hate everyone I meet I am 25 almost about to be done with college, but still struggle with speaking. I am at the point where I have gotten used to all the typical reactions from people bei...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
Anxiety & Social JudgmentStigma & BullyingQuality of Life
commentr/StutterJan 19, 2017
3 points

Did you watch the video? What helped me was to focus on practices that help your overall quality of life. If these things can take me from a severe stutterer to a fluent speaker, it can help you evolv...

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commentr/StutterJan 15, 2017
5 points

I don't understand how everyone in this thread is so delusional. Of course it's not in your head; it's weird and awkward as fuck seeing someone stutter. It's embarrassing for everyone involved, and wi...

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Stigma & BullyingAnxiety & Social JudgmentQuality of Life
commentr/StutterJan 15, 2017
1 points

I think you are mixing up multiple things. First and foremost, can you live a happy and fulfilling life being a stutter? YES. People learn to live with their disability and still enjoy life. Can you...

Emotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Helplessness & AgencyQuality of Life
commentr/StutterJan 15, 2017
1 points

I should clarify. That deaf girl thing was advice for another poster with a stutter, but it might as well have been me. There were multiple top comments like that on there, that told him to to date de...

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Quality of LifeIdentity & Self-PerceptionHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterJan 15, 2017
1 points

I haven't quit. In fact everyone else has cause I'm the only one here who is willing to admit the significant quality of life diminished by stuttering. To me it seems like everyone else has drank the ...

Social & RelationshipsIdentity & Disability
Quality of LifeIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterJan 14, 2017
1 points

I'm not doing it to myself though. I can talk on the phone, order foor, give presentations almost flawlessly. But stuttering DOES hold you back alot, from what I've seen in my own life so far....

Social & Relationships
Quality of Life
commentr/StutterJan 14, 2017
1 points

Some days really bad. Like every 4th word. On good days I usually can't speak more then 2-3 sentences without having to "reset". Suffice to say it's bad enough that I can't tell stories or jokes or a...

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commentr/StutterJan 14, 2017
1 points

Even asktrp told me to look for a cure. Some even suggested I go for deaf women. Not the greatest advice there. The only thing they made me aware of really was how much my SMV or even value as a perso...

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