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commentr/StutterMar 3, 2023
2 points

>What exactly can you think about when having a conversation, other than what are you going to say in the conversation? In the viewpoint of distraction and not paying attention, we can switch our ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
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commentr/StutterMar 3, 2023
2 points

My two cents, people who stutter are conditionally wired to stop sending command signals to speech muscles (resulting in a speech block), if they: * feel anxiety * foresee anticipation (from negative...

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postr/StutterMar 2, 2023
8 points

Any tips on losing focus on what I’m saying?

Any tips on losing focus on what I’m saying? I’ve stuttered my whole life, and it’s been incredibly mentally draining. I really feel like I’m capable of being fluent if I could just force myself to st...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
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commentr/StutterMar 2, 2023
5 points

What you think about stuttering makes a lot of sense bro. Maybe the "level of difficulty" of a real-life situation is much higher than the therapy practice, and that makes it harder to use the techniq...

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commentr/StutterMar 2, 2023
4 points

Yeah I experienced that too, even after a two weeks intensive therapy. I think in real-life situations we tend to want to speak more naturally and the social and temporal stress is way higher compared...

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postr/StutterMar 1, 2023
0 points

Poll: Do you understand this? (one of the most important tips to improve stuttering)

Poll: Do you understand this? (one of the most important tips to improve stuttering) Do you know what a **speech plan** is? **What is a speech plan?** * The process of speech planning is: (1) percei...

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commentr/StutterMar 1, 2023
5 points

The post explains that both stuttering and OCD have triggers, attachments and a compulsion. A trigger could be stuttering anticipation, attachment could that you feel bothered about the anticipation (...

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commentr/StutterFeb 28, 2023
2 points

Happens to me all the time. It’s so weird. I’m happy to know it’s not only me. Your brain is so powerful. Sometimes I wish I could just turn certain parts off!...

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commentr/StutterFeb 28, 2023
2 points

>any advice would be greatly appreciated **Tips to improve stuttering:** What thoughts and feelings do you currently have? (compared to before you stuttered)? In my experience, if I don't stutte...

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commentr/StutterFeb 28, 2023
2 points

The thing is my stutter is psychological so the more I think of it tye worse it gets....

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commentr/StutterFeb 28, 2023
1 points

I have a question that would help me greatly, my stutter is almost identical to this post. I keep seeing the comment or saying "if you don't stutter when you're alone then it isn't a muscle or learnin...

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commentr/StutterFeb 28, 2023
1 points

In order to instruct moving speech muscles, stop requiring to reduce: * feedback * perceiving stuttering as a problem or to be avoided * hearing your stuttering * feeling/tracking your speech muscles...

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commentr/StutterFeb 28, 2023
2 points

I can relate due being lawyer that stutters sometimes (stuttered as a kid and stutter went away, but came back when I was 18 years old), but over the time I found that mental cue of "slow your speech ...

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commentr/StutterFeb 27, 2023
3 points

I do believe breathing is an issue we all have and we need to control it. I know that's something in my case at least but I also do believe it's very psychological. There are times when I stutter and ...

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commentr/StutterFeb 27, 2023
4 points

>I cried for the first time in 2 years and why? Because I couldn't say a fucking word I'm sorry to hear! I hope you feel better soon! Once you feel better, read this advice and maybe it will reduc...

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commentr/StutterFeb 27, 2023
2 points

From what I've read, academic literature supports the concept that anticipatory anxiety (also called 'intrusive predictive thoughts and feelings') bring about **confusion** in PWS: * especially in Ad...

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commentr/StutterFeb 27, 2023
1 points

>How do I get rid of block anticipation? The main reason is anticipation. So I need some advice on anticipation. This [comment](https://www.reddit.com/r/Stutter/comments/110c37i/comment/j88bc14/?u...

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commentr/StutterFeb 26, 2023
3 points

You've done a much better job than I have at describing the process but there's also things you've said that I never realised. It's strange how we can have a stutter for so long yet still know nothin...

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commentr/StutterFeb 25, 2023
1 points

You're right, when I overthink I also stutter the most. I just say the word with confidence and if I block once in a while, who cares. It isn't the end of the world especially if you play it off confi...

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commentr/StutterFeb 25, 2023
6 points

Yea just stop being so stubborn on paying attention on the word and think about something else. This tip is a lot easier said than done. That’s how I beat my stutter...

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