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commentr/StutterJan 18, 2024
2 points

Howdy! Deep breaths. Slow your heart rate and imagine you’re talking to yourself in the mirror. Slowing your whole body down will lead to less stress...

Coping & AdvocacyCauses & Variability
Mindfulness & BreathingStress & Fight/Flight
commentr/StutterJan 18, 2024
1 points

I also speak more fluently when I use an accent. Until I get nervous about stuttering then begin to have issues with my words and get frustrated....

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & Variability
Avoidance & SubstitutionStress & Fight/Flight
commentr/StutterJan 17, 2024
2 points

I get being skeptical when someone is SELLING a thing because people are terrible and take advantage of others. However, isn’t it possible for those who suffer from stuttering and speech issues that e...

Coping & AdvocacyCauses & VariabilityIdentity & Disability
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureStress & Fight/FlightAuthenticity vs. Masking+1 more
postr/StutterJan 17, 2024
5 points

about sudden changes of emotion

about sudden changes of emotion guys,ı have a question for you. you know say ,stuttering brings with it many problems...alone,depression,stress,complex [etc.how](https://etc.how) do you cope?especial...

Emotional ExperienceCauses & VariabilityIdentity & Disability
Sadness & HopelessnessStress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
commentr/StutterJan 17, 2024
5 points

Exactly. bro said everyone struggles with something eg depression as if stuttering doesn't lead to depression😂. Stuttering literally leads to all the things he said. Stuttering is like the package...

Emotional ExperienceCauses & Variability
Sadness & HopelessnessStress & Fight/Flight
commentr/StutterJan 15, 2024
5 points

Hi, it happens to me, I stutter under certain conditions or people. I assume when I’m nervous, afraid or excited to tell something, for example my father was always judging if I was stuttering or not ...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Stress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social JudgmentAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterJan 15, 2024
5 points

You both may agree with each other's concepts, but are explaining it in different ways, such as, Delphin could imply that anxiety doesn't always lead to stuttering or maybe we don't always stutter dur...

Causes & Variability
Stress & Fight/FlightCycles & Randomness
commentr/StutterJan 15, 2024
3 points

Thats beyond my understanding😂 if its completely random people idk but if you stutter with people you hold with high accord (if thats a real phrase) for ex your father, a teacher or official person i...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Stress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterJan 15, 2024
1 points

It's definitely unfortunate and something i discuss in therapy, but it's not uncommon among stutterers. Made a thread about it here a while ago and got tons of agreement, can find it if you want. It...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Stress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterJan 15, 2024
12 points

My stutter would have come to an instant halt the moment I saw him get upset. Not sure why but I do not stutter at all when I get mad. And I mean not even in the slightest. He would have had a problem...

Causes & VariabilityCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Stress & Fight/FlightMindset shiftAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterJan 14, 2024
1 points

>*The next day i had to read instructions out loud for 5 seconds and i couldnt get the words out. why does this happen? any thoughts?* One possible answer could be, see [this](https://i.imgur.com/9l...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Anticipating StutteringStress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
commentr/StutterJan 14, 2024
2 points

Excellent advice! Couldn't agree more with what you said. However when a stutterer loses control of his or her speech, they tend to be in a state of panic. And when you're in a state of panic, most of...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Stress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social JudgmentHelplessness & Agency
commentr/StutterJan 14, 2024
10 points

> **How are you able to have a normal life?** Easily. Pretend your stuttering doesn't exist. You're ready to argue, to which I'll reply that by constantly being in situations that are stressful for ...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & DisabilityCauses & Variability
Mindset shiftAuthenticity vs. MaskingStress & Fight/Flight
commentr/StutterJan 13, 2024
3 points

I dont mean like literally stupid, i meant at 12 i was still too young to reason stuff out and find solutions.. not just to stuttering but everything else. I mean the young type of stupid. At 12 i did...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Stress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterJan 12, 2024
5 points

Wow, there are some truly great pieces of advice in this thread. Great job everyone. To hear people give their advice and life experiences and feelings that are so closely related to mine is truly com...

Causes & VariabilitySchool & Work
Severity & FluctuationStress & Fight/FlightEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterJan 12, 2024
2 points

1. I’ve had it for as long as my parents and I can remember 2. I mainly struggle with I, W, H, A, E, N, etc 3. It gets worse when I’m excited or nervous. It varies, so sometimes, I’ll speak normally, ...

Speech & StutteringAnticipation & AvoidanceCauses & Variability
Onset & Life-Stage ChangesFeared Words & NamesStress & Fight/Flight+1 more
commentr/StutterJan 12, 2024
4 points

I'm 40. It still happens. It's exacerbated by stress and anxiety, and the more I try to white knuckle speaking (or life in general), it gets worse. What helps? Knowing it will pass, knowing that I'm...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Stress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social JudgmentAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterJan 12, 2024
4 points

Depends on the situation and the person you speaking to. Some people may be tolerant of your stutter. From my experience, most just act awkward and will try to end the conversation as soon as. They ma...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Stress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social JudgmentStigma & Bullying
commentr/StutterJan 11, 2024
3 points

Yes. Currently on a bad period. I had read it before with other people. For me is strongly linked with my emotional, mental and physical state. If I am; tired, streesed or anxious I will see and incr...

Causes & Variability
Stress & Fight/FlightCycles & RandomnessSeverity & Fluctuation
postr/StutterJan 10, 2024
5 points

Was just diagnosed Lexapro for an unrelated condition. Anyone got experience with it?

Was just diagnosed Lexapro for an unrelated condition. Anyone got experience with it? A neurologist I was seeing determined that I have symptoms of GAD. He prescribed me with Lexapro (which I'm afra...

Causes & VariabilityMeds & Substances
Stress & Fight/FlightHelpful Med OutcomesSide Effects & Risks