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commentr/StutterMay 20, 2022
3 points

From what you’ve saying, I don’t think that anyone at your work knows that you stutter. I know you must feel like that is maybe embarrassing, but why don’t you disclose ? You can say after introducing...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
Hiding & ConcealmentAuthenticity vs. MaskingDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterMay 19, 2022
2 points

The not avoiding part is tough, as I've been avoiding it all my life so barely anyone knows that I stutter, not even my closest friends. So just starting to stutter openly out of nowhere would be awkw...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Hiding & ConcealmentAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterMay 19, 2022
1 points

People have triggers and certain words they have issues with. I have issues saying my name sometimes. Just don't focus on it. Focus on communicating and don't make a big deal of out it. When I was you...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Feared Words & NamesAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterMay 19, 2022
4 points

I’m the same way. I also caught myself yesterday being so focused on what I was saying, rather than how I was saying it, I forgot I stutter for a few minutes and I didn’t stutter a single time. I have...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Anxiety & Social JudgmentAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterMay 17, 2022
1 points

You have a covert stutter. https://www.nostut.com/covert-stuttering/ See them again, and this time, make/hold eye contact before trying to speak. Start speaking slowly. Keep eye normal contact...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Hiding & ConcealmentAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterMay 17, 2022
3 points

This is how I feel when I hear about people who try to hide their stutter, and are so worried about anyone finding out. I can't relate because there's no way I can hide my stutter except by not speaki...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Hiding & ConcealmentAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterMay 17, 2022
1 points

Any and all. Honestly. I try to have my stuttering impact as little of my decision making as possible....

Identity & DisabilityAnticipation & Avoidance
Authenticity vs. MaskingHiding & Concealment
commentr/StutterMay 13, 2022
4 points

It's pretty rare but not unheard of. I know someone who started stuttering at 18. The advice I would give you is not to try and hide or try to control/avoid your stuttering. Most of us have developed ...

Causes & VariabilityIdentity & Disability
Cycles & RandomnessIdentity & Self-PerceptionAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterMay 13, 2022
5 points

As someone who’s suffered from a speech impediment and was in the military. You definitely can do it with practice. I learned to mask mine though it was painfully obvious in BCT but it didn’t hold me ...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional ExperienceCoping & Advocacy
Authenticity vs. MaskingHelplessness & AgencyVoluntary Stuttering & Exposure
commentr/StutterMay 12, 2022
3 points

Trying to control it is what's causing you to stutter. You can't speak consciously,you just gotta let it happen. Picturing trying to walk by consciously contracting each muscle in your leg, it wouldn'...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Overthinking & MonitoringAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterMay 10, 2022
1 points

I never stuttered when I am doing a presentation not to mention I stutter way less when I am speaking English so stuttering was not playing any role in my speech. Yeah I was also a little disappointed...

Causes & VariabilityIdentity & Disability
Severity & FluctuationAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterMay 9, 2022
5 points

I’m a writer, and I know that my writing would not be as nuanced and empathetic if I didn’t stutter....

Identity & Disability
Authenticity vs. MaskingIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterMay 9, 2022
20 points

For me, this tactic 'worked' for 25+ years.I learned this through fear and embarrassment because I had adult family members who would make fun of me... "Ju-Ju-Ju- just g-g-g-et it out stu-stu-stu-stup...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentOverthinking & Monitoring+3 more
commentr/StutterMay 9, 2022
11 points

I have gradually improved my fluency in the past 30 years, but it still flares up by situation and mood. 10 years ago I had particularly great fluency after taking a 1-month seminar that was a good pl...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionSeverity & FluctuationAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterMay 8, 2022
3 points

>I Identify as someone who primarily stutters/stammers > > > >Covertly - I intentionally conceal physical behaviours during times of stuttering/stammering and can pass as fluent...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentAuthenticity vs. Masking+1 more
commentr/StutterMay 8, 2022
2 points

but in my case , when i read a book or practice my speech by myself i barely stutter but when im infront of the entire class is when i start to get nervous and stutter . I think this is mainly because...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
commentr/StutterMay 7, 2022
3 points

i feel im the same way, i dont stutter while i read and usually i read aloud, if not under my breath. i think its easier to speak in the absence of others because we arent feeling the subconscious soc...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionSituational VariabilityAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterMay 7, 2022
1 points

I don’t want to make this about me by saying I have a similar story. You’ll get through it, be upfront about it and hopefully that can redirect your focus with them. Do you stutter around your girlfri...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionAuthenticity vs. MaskingDisclosure & Telling Others
postr/StutterMay 5, 2022
6 points

Disclosing in a comedic way

Disclosing in a comedic way The topic of self disclosing can be controversial and I might be adding a bit more scandal to it. I prefer to self disclose, primarily before interviews or public speaking...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionPreparation & RehearsalMindset shift+2 more
commentr/StutterApr 29, 2022
3 points

Trust me when I say this: it gets better. You just have to change your mindset and speak very softly and comfortably as if you were presenting in your own room. Do focus on presenting slowly and accen...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Mindset shiftFluency TechniquesAuthenticity vs. Masking