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commentr/StutterFeb 10, 2025
3 points

Hi, I'm 25F, and I struggle with things like that every freaking time😂 What's especially funny is that I can't make a sound while initially describing my issue, but once employee understands it I all...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & Concealment
commentr/StutterFeb 10, 2025
6 points

Same. Even as I am talking, my brain tells me that I'm going to struggle a few sentences down the line. And I have to come up with a backup word to use in place of it. Sometimes, I have to let out a s...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & Variability
Anticipating StutteringAvoidance & SubstitutionPropositionality & Weight
postr/StutterFeb 10, 2025
15 points

When I struggle the most lately

When I struggle the most lately I'm 40M and for the most part, I can hide mine fairly well. But one thing I always struggle with no matter what, is having to address an issue with a clerk or anyone be...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionFeared Words & NamesQuality of Life
commentr/StutterFeb 10, 2025
1 points

Oh yeah I was staying silent in many situations. When I was "questioned", remaining silent never occurred to me as an option. The issue was that I was generally nervous in many social situations due ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentShame & Embarrassment+1 more
postr/StutterFeb 10, 2025
5 points

Self Help Tips

Self Help Tips Can anyone recommend some self help tips that have helped for you to try over come your stammer especially when talking to new people, on telephone and saying your name? I had a block n...

Community & SupportAnticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Advice RequestsAvoidance & SubstitutionQuality of Life
commentr/StutterFeb 10, 2025
4 points

Not directly of lying but "hiding something" multiple times. As a kid my bag was searched regularly by the supermarket's security guard, I guess because I looked nervous (looking nervous = nervous bec...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionSelf-Advocacy & BoundariesShame & Embarrassment+1 more
commentr/StutterFeb 10, 2025
9 points

Yes, all the time when I was a kid. My parents had no chill and when I hesitated they accused me of lying. Sometimes i switched a sentence halfway because of my stutter. I understand it sounds sketchy...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionShame & Embarrassment
postr/StutterFeb 9, 2025
22 points

I know when I’m going to stutter, kinda

I know when I’m going to stutter, kinda This is probably because I used to stutter when I was younger, but I know if I am about to stutter before I even start saying the sentence, and on what sound. T...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Anticipating StutteringAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterFeb 9, 2025
2 points

Hi! 20M here. So, any advice, tips, tricks? My honest reaction would be to stop struggling and wanting to fight. As for my knowledge, stuttering is a condition which you can't eradicate. You might e...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & Variability
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentGenetic & Family Factors+3 more
commentr/StutterFeb 9, 2025
2 points

Hi! I'm very interested in that ARTS therapy, can you elaborate on it more? In the past I used to believe stuttering could be overcome and I struggled a lot with it. Then I found the term "open stutte...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Anticipating StutteringAvoidance & SubstitutionHiding & Concealment+3 more
commentr/StutterFeb 9, 2025
2 points

I know what you mean, I felt that anticipation and hesitation very much in my stuttering pattern. It's definitely possible to change it, nowadays I stutter without effort and I don't see them coming, ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Anticipating StutteringAvoidance & SubstitutionHiding & Concealment+2 more
postr/StutterFeb 9, 2025
0 points

Should we become bully’s so we don’t get bullied?

Should we become bully’s so we don’t get bullied? I mean obviously if we’re bigger and stronger then whoever we’re bullying, but I’m saying should we just be bully’s and assholes so people don’t think...

Identity & DisabilityAnticipation & Avoidance
Stigma & BullyingAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterFeb 9, 2025
1 points

Alot of advice on how to address the stutter. Also I'd say to give brief answers. Some questions may be like what is the reason for your stay in the US....typically business or pleasure. Simple qu...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & Concealment
commentr/StutterFeb 9, 2025
3 points

To get through a perceived incoming hard block I might repeat the word or 2 before rather than fight the incoming word that I knew I couldn't get through. All of a sudden it would randomly come out l...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityCoping & Advocacy
Anticipating StutteringAvoidance & SubstitutionHiding & Concealment+3 more
postr/StutterFeb 9, 2025
8 points

I am pretty sure I have a mild stutter but never have addressed it

I am pretty sure I have a mild stutter but never have addressed it My entire life I've randomly gotten stuck on words. I kinda just would make some random weird noise and tried just using a different ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & StutteringEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionBlocks & StoppagesAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterFeb 9, 2025
3 points

Best thing to do is to take a deep breath and talk. First few words are hard but the more you’ll get use it. Sometimes you have to force it out. Your brain will recognise those patterns talking and i...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionAcceptance & Pride
postr/StutterFeb 8, 2025
12 points

How did you overcome your stuttering?

How did you overcome your stuttering? Basically I want to be able to order food or talk to someone without a care about my stuttering. I also want to find a part time job and I don’t want my stutter t...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterFeb 8, 2025
2 points

Today I learnt a new word trying to give you an asnwer: **AVERSION** In this context, is the desire of something **not** to happen. For me is all about that. The problem is not to have desires. We al...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceCoping & Advocacy
Avoidance & SubstitutionShame & EmbarrassmentVoluntary Stuttering & Exposure
commentr/StutterFeb 7, 2025
2 points

I did a few job interviews I didn't get and stuttered heavily on (maybe they did have better qualified people or maybe they saw my fear and wanted to spare me, who knows, one leadership one I really w...

School & WorkAnticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Employment & CareerAvoidance & SubstitutionHiding & Concealment+3 more
postr/StutterFeb 7, 2025
6 points

my journey of stuttering by blocks

my journey of stuttering by blocks Hey everyone, I’ve had a stuttering issue since I was about six years old. My parents noticed how I would rep-rep-repeat the beginning of some words, but by the time...

Speech & StutteringAnticipation & AvoidanceCauses & Variability
Blocks & StoppagesRepetitions & ProlongationsAvoidance & Substitution+2 more