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commentr/StutterAug 24, 2022
2 points

Good question. I can't answer it though. It's one only you can answer. I failed to do the work at \~16, so therapy didn't help me at that age. I showed up to therapy weekly but didn't practice daily....

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commentr/StutterAug 23, 2022
15 points

Stutterers are often very clever and have a wider vocabulary because when we can't say the word we want, we have to find another way to say it! my friend used to like battered sausage, but he couldn...

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commentr/StutterAug 23, 2022
2 points

You're saying you're socially isolated and that you want to work remotely to distance yourself socially. How do you expect to get rid of the stutter if you're running away from people. The only way t...

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commentr/StutterAug 23, 2022
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I can relate wholeheartedly. Stuttering has a way of stripping us of our sociability in a way non-stutterers cannot even begin to fathom. Even for those of use that aren’t very social to begin with o...

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commentr/StutterAug 23, 2022
1 points

That is such useful advice thank you ! Will make sure to ask my therapist about that. You’re spot on !...

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commentr/StutterAug 23, 2022
1 points

I find that walking and pacing really helps. Rearranging my sentences if I come up on a block. If you give them a disclaimer on your speech, that’s totally cool; especially if you’re cool about it you...

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commentr/StutterAug 23, 2022
2 points

Breathing is so important. Try changing the cadence of your speech, speak Slow. Rhythmic. If you have blocks, try re-arranging your sentences. I have phrases that help me kick start sentences like; hi...

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commentr/StutterAug 22, 2022
1 points

What kind of work did you do to achieve fluency? I feel like I've tried almost everything at this point...

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commentr/StutterAug 22, 2022
7 points

You're not alone. Stuttering can be isolating but know that you have people who have been there. Before you give up, what have you tried? You don't necessarily have to share it with us but make yours...

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commentr/StutterAug 22, 2022
1 points

I didn't do therapy, but I hear people say you get out what you put in I wish you the best, buddy Give it your all...

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commentr/StutterAug 22, 2022
1 points

I have the same problem but taking it as a big deal brings in anxiety which ultimately makes it worse for overall life in general, just think like it is what it is and try speech therapy if you have n...

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commentr/StutterAug 21, 2022
1 points

There's good chance you already have, but in case you haven't, it would be a good idea to speak to an SLP who specialises in stuttering, and also going to therapy if you haven't already....

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commentr/StutterAug 20, 2022
1 points

This is where the work of a good speech therapist comes in. It's hard to find one who knows how to help you face your fears in an effective way, but the bottomije is you're going to have to find peopl...

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commentr/StutterAug 20, 2022
1 points

I should yes. I used to go when I was younger but I think going as of right now would be a benefit...

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commentr/StutterAug 20, 2022
5 points

Support them through speech therapy Build their confidence early I didn't do therapy and didn't get the proper support early, but I wish I did so I didn't spend later years building my confidence...

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commentr/StutterAug 20, 2022
1 points

Thanks for letting me know. Can you tell me a bit more about how you did this? And are there any sources you'd recommend reading to learn more?...

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commentr/StutterAug 19, 2022
1 points

That's surprising, which university are you in? I have DM you the university name. For RA they want me to transit to PhD track. Yeah, I got that joke thing but still when I know I am talking to the pe...

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commentr/StutterAug 19, 2022
1 points

I see. Which university are you studying in? Because I'm not able to find the TA requirements for masters students in my university. I feel the professor was only cracking a joke because of the govern...

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commentr/StutterAug 19, 2022
2 points

Yes, similar with me for that certificate, also, it is a whole lot procedure, may be a bit long one, I am not sure. About the score, I managed to get 22(requirement is 23). I went to the professors (3...

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commentr/StutterAug 19, 2022
2 points

I only mentioned the DM option because we have experience with mental/self-confidence acrobatics. Depending on your situation, posting to the subreddit as was done is probably just as good....

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