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commentr/StutterFeb 25, 2019
14 points

I too experience orgasm face when stuttering. Happens a lot...

Speech & Stuttering
Physical Tension
postr/StutterFeb 25, 2019
18 points

Am I the only one?

Am I the only one? I've had my stutter since birth, my mom has it and I believe she got it from her aunt. So, it's genetic. Anyways, it was really bad growing up, I could hardly pronounce any words an...

Causes & VariabilitySpeech & Stuttering
Genetic & Family FactorsNeurological & BrainPhysical Tension+1 more
postr/StutterFeb 23, 2019
5 points

My Stutter

My Stutter Hey guys! I'm a 16 year old male, and I've had a moderate stutter since I was around 9-10. It didn't really affect me in elementary school much, as I gave a speech to my entire school once...

Speech & StutteringEmotional ExperienceAnticipation & Avoidance
Blocks & StoppagesAnxiety & Social JudgmentPhysical Tension+3 more
commentr/StutterFeb 19, 2019
2 points

Sometimes I think I'm Fine but still have bad periods of increased stuttering for days or weeks at a time. I always find if I do relaxation activities just like meditation type breathing exercises at ...

Coping & AdvocacySpeech & Stuttering
Mindfulness & BreathingPhysical Tension
commentr/StutterFeb 19, 2019
2 points

I let my jaw drop, I try to keep my tongue at the bottom of my mouth and I breathe deeply. It’s freeing after a long day of tension. I also turn to the use of a certain recreational substance at the e...

Speech & StutteringCoping & AdvocacyMeds & Substances
Physical TensionMindfulness & BreathingRecreationa substances (e.g. Alcohol, Cannabis)
commentr/StutterFeb 18, 2019
1 points

My stutter involves long pauses which usually involves facial contortions (painful as heck) before being able to say a word. Is this block type stutter?...

Speech & Stuttering
Blocks & StoppagesPhysical Tension
commentr/StutterFeb 17, 2019
2 points

There are several case studies on aripiprazole 5mg to 15mg for treatment of developmental stuttering. If you have access to scholarly journals, you can search it up on scholar.google.com or find the d...

Meds & SubstancesSpeech & Stuttering
Medication InquiriesHelpful Med OutcomesSide Effects & Risks+1 more
commentr/StutterFeb 16, 2019
2 points

I also have issues with clenching my jaw at all times. I think for me, it's a lot to do with constant anxiety, especially in social situations. I don't even notice I'm clenching my jaw, but I'm almost...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Overthinking & MonitoringStress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
commentr/StutterFeb 15, 2019
2 points

Yeah, I try to but it's like my brain goes on auto pilot when I start to stutter and I tense up. I'll try to remember that, thanks!...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & Stuttering
Overthinking & MonitoringPhysical Tension
commentr/StutterFeb 15, 2019
2 points

from my experience, dont put too much pressure on the facial muscles, just try to speak slowly with less stress...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & Stuttering
Overthinking & MonitoringPhysical Tension
commentr/StutterFeb 15, 2019
2 points

i've done this and also used to bite the inside of my gums. it helps for a little but it made my stutter crazier and i needed to train myself to stop doing it because it began to really hurt (like my ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & Stuttering
Avoidance & SubstitutionPhysical Tension
commentr/StutterFeb 14, 2019
2 points

I've never had much tension in my jaw from stuttering. I do have several eye-related movements which are secondary behaviors of my stutter. It's something I'm currently working on trying to break but...

Speech & Stuttering
Physical Tension
commentr/StutterFeb 14, 2019
2 points

I do clench my jaw and will do hand gestures - like enunciating with my hands will help. I started a new job where I have to be very precise and articulate. This is actually helping me as it’s forci...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSchool & WorkSpeech & Stuttering
Avoidance & SubstitutionOverthinking & MonitoringEmployment & Career+1 more
commentr/StutterFeb 12, 2019
1 points

I’m Glad Iknow both but if I stutter my hands “stutter”too so it’s part of my tick sadly.....I can use it when I have a nice day ...

Speech & StutteringIdentity & Disability
Physical TensionIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterFeb 12, 2019
2 points

I have tons of ticks and I’m the only girl and stutter(er) in my family naturally. I do have an uncle with one but he was apart of a malpractice as an infant and suffers brains damage so the stutter i...

Speech & StutteringCauses & VariabilityIdentity & Disability
Physical TensionGenetic & Family FactorsIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterFeb 9, 2019
2 points

As far as I'm aware it has been thought of that OCD, dystonia, tourettes and stuttering are potentially all related. But, I'd wager that this hypothesis might have come about because it is unclear wha...

Causes & VariabilitySpeech & Stuttering
Neurological & BrainPhysical Tension
commentr/StutterFeb 9, 2019
1 points

I mean, they're all just different kinds of chemical imbalances in the brain, not something physical. Something firing when it shouldn't or not firing when it should. A good amount of people in my fa...

Causes & VariabilitySpeech & Stuttering
Neurological & BrainPhysical Tension
commentr/StutterFeb 9, 2019
2 points

I have a tick where my eyes closed and I literally can't open them, it's extremely annoying especially whenever I'm driving. I probably have a couple other too that I just haven't noticed. If there is...

Speech & Stuttering
Physical Tension
commentr/StutterFeb 9, 2019
1 points

I don't have ticks when I stutter nor do I have Tourettes, but I do have a few small ticks/movements that I need to do in an even amount or a certain way or else I feel extremely bothered. ...

Speech & Stuttering
Physical Tension
commentr/StutterFeb 7, 2019
1 points

Yeah I used to kinda have that and it makes me a bit more conscious of it. How often do you smoke? most of the time I am stoned at someone’s house. It just makes any activity so much more enjoyable th...

Meds & SubstancesSpeech & Stuttering
Recreationa substances (e.g. Alcohol, Cannabis)Repetitions & ProlongationsPhysical Tension